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This vs That: Low-Sodium Foods
Learn about low-sodium food swaps to help you maintain a kidney-friendly diet.
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This vs That: Low-Potassium Foods
Which has less potassium: apple or banana? Learn about low-potassium food swaps to help you maintain a healthy kidney diet.
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Food Facts Friday: Asparagus
Asparagus is a great choice for people following a kidney-friendly diet because it is low in potassium and can be easily prepared a variety of ways. Like most vegetables, asparagus is nutrient rich and naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, and sodium. Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is essential for adequate intake of […]
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Food Facts Friday: Broccoli
Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed year round. It is delicious both raw and cooked, as a snack, appetizer, or part of the main dish. Because broccoli is naturally low in potassium, sodium and phosphorus, it fits perfectly into a kidney-friendly diet. Serving Size and Nutrition Facts One cup of raw broccoli […]
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Going Mediterranean on Your Kidney Diet
One of the hottest diet topics over the last few years has been the Mediterranean Diet. In fact, May has been designated as International Mediterranean Diet Month! Fortunately, this is one of the few diet trends actually supported by science. The Mediterranean Diet is not really a “diet” but a way of living, long enjoyed by people living […]
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Cooking Tips for Dialysis Patient Caregivers
Let’s face it, caring for a loved one with a chronic disease is challenging. There is a variety of medications to keep in order. Doctors appointments seem to be never-ending. At times, providing basic care for things the patient is not able to do independently is necessary. Loved ones with end stage renal disease (ESRD) need […]
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Lower Potassium and Phosphorus Dairy Alternatives
Milk and other dairy products including yogurt and cheese, contain potassium and phosphorus. A person with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may need to limit their intake of these minerals. Milk and dairy alternatives can be a tasty replacement to a meal or recipe to reduce the phosphorus and potassium content. Minerals in Milk Alternatives This chart […]
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Vitamin D Basics
There has been much ado in the media in recent years on the benefits of both a diet high in vitamin D or supplements. Is it good" Is it bad? Does it work? Vitamin D’s most recognized role in the body is for bone health. It has been shown to help to increase absorption of calcium, […]
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High Phosphorus? Get the Facts
Phosphorus is a minerals found in food. It is also found in the human body. People with kidney disease often require a phosphorus restricted diet, Why? Because the kidneys can no longer eliminate the excess amounts consumed. Careful attention to phosphorus intake is important to prevent high phosphorus in the blood, also known as hyperphosphatemia. Symptoms […]
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Peanut Milk: The Newest Milk Alternative
Have you heard about the newest trend in milk alternatives? Move over almond milk. Peanut milk has hit the shelves. The first commercially available peanut milk is being produced by Elmhurst™ Milked and it debuted in January of 2018. Peanut Milk and the Kidney Diet How does peanut milk fit in the renal diet? In moderation […]
