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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Kwanzaa is a winter holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karena. The celebration honors the African American culture. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st each year. The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” meaning “first fruits of the harvest”. The Seven Principles of the Kwanzaa Celebration Kwanzaa […]
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The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your Heart
If you are a chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis patient, the term "diet" probably makes you cringe! PLEASE, don’t stop reading yet! I want to tell you about a diet that may have some good options for you. It’s the Mediterranean Diet–not really a diet. It is more of a “way of life” and it […]
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Peanut Butter in a Kidney Diet Meal Plan
What food is found in three out of four American households, loved by children and adults alike, a great source of protein, and also surprisingly kidney-friendly? The answer is peanut butter. And…November is National Peanut Butter month! Peanut Butter in the Kidney Diet Although it may be higher in potassium and phosphorus compared to other […]
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Food Facts Friday: Eggnog
Eggnog is believed to have originated in England and was initially enjoyed as a hot beverage. The mixture typically contained milk, cream, sugar and raw eggs. It may have included alcohol such as rum or brandy. Today, eggnog is more widely known as a cold drink and can be purchased in many retail stores. Varieties […]
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Ancient Grains in Today’s Kidney Diet
There is confusion around whole grains and ancient grains in the kidney diet. The reason is changes in renal diet goals and guidelines. Read on to learn more about current kidney diet recommendations for grains. New Whole Grain Recommendations Up until the last several years, renal dietitians have recommended that people with chronic kidney disease […]
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Food Facts Friday: Garbanzo Beans aka Chickpeas
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have been eaten in the Middle East for more than 10,000 years. They are a staple of Middle Eastern, African, and Indian cuisines. Garbanzo beans are the second most widely grown legume after the soybean. They have become a popular choice for a plant-based protein source and for making […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Cookbook is Here!
With Thanksgiving Day fast approaching it’s time to start planning holiday food for upcoming events. Whether you are planning for guests, a potluck or bringing a holiday appetizer, we have just what you need. The Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Gatherings cookbook is here. This new cookbook features recipes to serve at holiday events—small gatherings as […]
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Vegetarian Primer for the Kidney Diet
Are you familiar with the term, "Plant-Based Diet"? Or maybe you’ve heard of the "Vegetarian Diet"? Have you struggled with combining a vegetarian diet with your dialysis diet? Individuals choose a plant-based (aka vegetarian) diet for a variety of personal, philosophical, health or religious reasons. The good thing about plant-based diets is that there is […]
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Making Meal Prep Work for You
If you’re a fan of using food blogs or social media to find recipes, it’s likely you’ve come across the idea of meal prep. What is Meal Prepping? This popular concept is often shared by food and lifestyle bloggers on Pinterest, Instagram and other platforms as a strategy to save time and money. It is […]
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Tips for Keeping a Healthy Potassium Level
Potassium is an important mineral to the body. We need enough potassium to keep our muscles and nerves working properly. However, too much potassium in the body can cause the heart to beat irregularly or stop beating at all. When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are not able to remove potassium from your blood […]
