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Roasting Fall Vegetables for Your Kidney Diet
When the seasons change from summer to fall I look forward to cooler days, the rustling sound of brightly colored leaves, and cooking comforting foods. This time of year, I crave warm foods and I enjoy roasting vegetables. Roasting is an easy method to bring out the sweet flavors of vegetables and to soften them. Autumn […]
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Patients
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) find that visiting a dietitian is a great source of help with diet and meal planning. I would like to tell you more about dietitians and the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) they provide. About Registered Dietitians A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food […]
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Healthy Springtime Meals Celebration
March brings several reasons to celebrate health and to enjoy healthy meals. As the snow melts and the heavy rains subside, spring flowers and vegetables start to grow. With the milder weather, we’re typically more motivated to get outside. Fortunately, this means more fresh air and opportunities for exercise. This is a great time for […]
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Love is in the Air: Kidney-Friendly Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your friends and family a little extra love. We often show love and kindness to one another through food or yummy sweet treats. This Valentine’s Day keep your valentine healthy and on-track while also showing your love and appreciation. Here’s a couple of safe and kidney-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas. Try […]
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Baking Soda and Kidney Disease: It’s Not Just for Baking and Cleaning (Part 2)
This is the second part to a post on sodium bicarbonate and kidney disease. Part one was published on March 31st. It explored sodium bicarbonate. This part explores metabolic acidosis. How Acidosis Affects Nutrition Status Metabolic acidosis negatively affects nutrition status. The increased acid is associated with decreased blood protein levels, including albumin. In addition, it […]
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Getting Enough Protein on PD
As a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient you have likely discussed increasing your protein intake in your diet while you were getting your PD training or when you met your renal registered dietitian (RD). Do you know why you need to eat enough protein? Meeting your protein needs may help you to get healthier and stay […]
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Spring Ahead with Low Potassium Fruits and Vegetables
After a long cold winter, there is nothing more exciting than visiting your local market. The sight of fresh spring produce bursting off the shelves! You know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of your daily diet and have many health benefits. But how can you best balance the micronutrients and minerals from […]
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5 Benefits of Making Your Own Salad Dressing
The idea of making your own salad dressing may seem like a lot of effort. After all, there are so many varieties at the grocery store to grab and go. However, I was shocked at the simplicity of making homemade salad dressing. Plus, I really enjoyed the great flavor it had– once I gave it […]
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Dietary Acid Load and High Alkaline Diet: Connection to Kidney Disease
The human body strives for perfect balance. Think about it–too much stress, too much food, not enough sleep, working or playing too much can all create imbalances. In the same way, the body strives for internal balance: balance of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium; fluid balance; and balance of acid and base–the blood […]
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Comparing Kidney Diets: Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis
In any situation, there are pros and cons when deciding between two options. Making the decision for which form of dialysis to treat end stage renal disease (ESRD) is no exception. Knowing the difference between kidney diets and the guidelines for peritoneal dialysis (PD) and those for in-center hemodialysis (HD) may be helpful in making your […]
