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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]
