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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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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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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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Spicin’ up Your Meals – One Dish at a Time!
Are you tired of having to think about every food that you put in your mouth? Do you feel as if you’re spending so much time and energy trying to figure out what you can eat that it’s taken the enjoyment out of eating? Do foods taste bland and unappealing to you? Does your diet […]
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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 […]
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Food Facts Friday: Oat Milk
I will be honest, before writing this blog I had never heard of oat milk. One Saturday morning I hopped in the car with my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son seeking to find this new beverage. After bringing it home, we taste tested original flavor and chocolate flavored oat milk. To […]
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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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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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Malnutrition and Kidney Disease
When you think of malnutrition, you probably think of a condition caused by a lack of food…starvation. Malnutrition in this form does exist worldwide. However, malnutrition by definition can be considered as any disorder of nutrition including over-nutrition and under-nutrition. Malnutrition is a growing but under-recognized health concern in the United States. Under-nutrition Causes of […]
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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 […]
