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Potassium and Kidney Diets: More or Less?
Potassium is a mineral found all over the earth. It functions in the human body as an electrolyte. It plays a vital role in: As a renal dietitian, I have learned that many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) get confused about potassium and how much they need each day. What Determines Potassium Needs? The […]
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Pizza: The Best Kidney-Friendly Choices
You may have celebrated National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5th, but did you know October is National Pizza Month? Pizza shows up on your kidney diet limit list, but that does not mean you can never enjoy pizza again. DaVita dietitians have identified the “ Top 7 Pizza’s for a Kidney Diet ” from […]
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10 Low-Carb Holiday Appetizers
Holidays are filled with family get-togethers and also the temptation to consume unhealthy foods. Holiday appetizers can be a main source of carbohydrates (carbs), adding extra sugar and possibly unwanted calories. Your holiday doesn’t have to be calorie-laden and carb-filled. Low Carb Appetizers Start your holiday off right with this collection of low-carb appetizers. Using low-potassium […]
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Meal Delivery Services for Kidney Diet Meals
Hungry but tired? Feeling overwhelmed by all the diet restrictions? No time to cook? You may want to consider a meal delivery service. There are several services to choose from that offer kidney-friendly meals. They are low in potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Meals for dialysis patients are high in protein, plus there are variations for […]
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Holiday Eating the Dialysis Way
With the holidays just around the corner, you may be surrounded by savory and sugary eats that are simply too hard to resist. It may be a friends-giving meal, potluck at work or with family, or treats that others share. How can you stay within your dialysis dietary goals while still indulging in a savory […]
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Kidney Diet Meal Planning Made Easy
Thinking of meal planning is an overwhelming task for most, especially when factoring in different diets, restrictions and personal food preferences. Taking the time to plan and prep meals can also be difficult between the numerous appointments and dialysis. Despite the initial commitment, meal planning can help to reduce the stress of figuring out daily meals while […]
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Food Facts Friday: Carrots in the Kidney Diet
Today is the launch of our new blog series, Food Fact Friday, and our first topic is carrots. Carrots contain a moderate amount of potassium and can healthfully be included in a kidney-friendly diet. The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends that women consume 2 to 2-1/2 cups of vegetables and men consume 2-1/2 […]
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Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Foods and the Kidney Diet
When plants are eaten we actually ingest the plant’s immune system. Our bodies benefit from some of the compounds in plant foods. Learn more about antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits from eating a plant-based diet. Antioxidants Defined Antioxidant is a term that most of us are familiar with, yet few understand the definition. Simply put, an […]
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Thanksgiving Throw-Back: Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Suggestions
This week we’re revisiting a previous Thanksgiving post from November 26, 2014. These tips and kidney-friendly recipes may help you stay on track this Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving! Each year we follow some of the same traditions for Thanksgiving, but when times are more hectic shortcuts to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with […]
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Understanding Fluid Balance and Target Weight
Fluid balance is a big concern when your kidneys can no longer regulate fluids. Adhering to your fluid restriction is a difficult task, no doubt about it. And yet, following your fluid restriction is very important and can help you to avoid irreparable health hazards. Impact of Excess Fluid Excess fluid can cause swelling of […]
