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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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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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Tips for Following a Kidney Diet
Following a kidney diet takes education, diet tools and resources, and help from family and healthcare teams. Learning more about the "whys" of the diet may help. The kidneys are like water filters for our bodies. They trap waste products that enter our bodies via food and drinks. Then, they get rid of the waste through […]
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Food Facts Friday: Corn for a Kidney Diet
The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the wonderful things about corn is all the different ways it can be prepared and eaten. Include corn as a side at a cookout, barbecue or with a meal at home, mixed into a salad, ground into cornmeal to make bread or tortillas, or […]
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Food Facts Friday: Blueberries in the Kidney Diet
July is National Blueberry Month! Add blueberries to your menu. Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy delicious, fresh, seasonal produce. Naturally low potassium, phosphorus and sodium content, blueberries are a great match for a kidney-friendly diet.1, 2 Serving Size and Nutrition Facts One cup of blueberries is considered a serving. It contains 84 calories, […]
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Kidney Diet Basics
Understanding what you can and cannot eat when you have kidney disease is an important part of treating your condition. Get to know the basics of a kidney diet.
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Food Safety and Street Food
As food becomes more accessible and cultures integrate, many people around the world have begun to enjoy a diverse array of cuisines on a daily basis. Each of these fares bring unique foods, flavors and cooking methods. In an effort to compete in a busy market, many vendors have begun selling their unique dishes as […]
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Kidney Diet Cost: More or Less than a General Diet?
"How much is this going to cost me?" "Does the kidney diet cost more than my usual diet?" These may be some of the first questions that come to mind when you are first informed about the renal or kidney diet. Any change in lifestyle can ultimately affect one’s wallet. The likelihood that you will make certain changes to […]
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Energy Drinks and the Kidney Diet
Kidney patients looking for an energy boost may wonder if including energy drinks in their kidney diet is acceptable. Read on to learn important considerations. Energy Drinks An energy drink is a beverage containing an ingredient which provides a stimulant, such as caffeine. Most often, this stimulant is marketed as providing a boost of energy. While […]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Eating
The New Year is a great time to reflect on ways to improve health. So often New Year’s resolutions include a vow to lose weight or start a new exercise regimen. However, for someone with chronic kidney disease (CKD) additional health concerns may arise. Perhaps you are thinking about strategies to control your fluid intake […]
