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Summer Salads: How Much Potassium
With warmer weather at hand sometimes I want to make a delicious yet light and simple meal without turning on the stove. Hearty colorful salads come to mind. And with summertime comes a variety of vegetables and fruits to choose from. Following a kidney diet and eating a vegetable-based meal can feel like a challenge if you […]
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Overcoming Diet Obstacles: Together We are Better
Overcoming diet obstacles may seem like an impossible challenge at times. When I am asked to give a nutrition talk, I often begin by asking the question "Who here enjoys following their diet?" and ask for a show of hands. Typically not one hand will be raised and some good-natured laughter follows. I point out […]
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Independence Day Favorite Recipes
Are you staying home on Independence Day this year? With July 4th falling on a Wednesday, many people may decide to stay close to home. This means making home-cooked food and joining local friends and neighbors. Wondering what to make? We have some tasty kidney-friendly DaVita recipe suggestions to help with your holiday planning. If […]
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Memorial Day Gathering Tips
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer. The hot and sunny days to come mean cookouts, summer socials and potlucks galore. Here are some tips to help you stay on track while enjoying the holiday. Food Ideas for Memorial Day Gatherings Fluid Tips Be wary of the heat if you know you’ll be […]
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Working on Dialysis: Tips for Balancing Work and Diet
Keeping up with work, life and a kidney-friendly diet can sometimes be overwhelming and present many obstacles. The tips below may help keep you on track despite having a busy schedule. When it comes to a busy schedule, it is important to always be prepared. You may be racing from work to dialysis or a […]
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Smart Tips for Travel for Hemodialysis Patients
Upcoming travel plans? People on dialysis are often able to do dialysis on the road. Planning ahead can help you have a more enjoyable trip while on dialysis. Plan Ahead Considerations Here are some things to consider to help you plan ahead and make your hemodialysis treatments go well. Before Travel Work with your dialysis […]
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Best Cheese Choices for a Kidney Diet
Kidney patients miss cheese. Bottom line. I work with dialysis patients every day and we talk about cheese A LOT. It is often limited on the kidney diet due to the high amount of phosphorus and in some cases sodium content as well. Cheese or no cheese? What most patients don’t know is that cheese […]
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Food Facts Friday: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used topically for many years. Recently there has been interest in drinking aloe vera. Products such as aloe juice and aloe water have been popping up on store shelves. These products have claims of improved digestion, weight loss, lowering blood glucose, improved skin, and a boost in immune function. Despite health […]
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Phosphorus Update: And You Thought Dark Colas were Bad News
So you’ve been avoiding dark colas to help manage your serum phosphorus level. Yet, you are still struggling to keep it in goal range. Well, I’m here to tell you there are other phosphorus laden beverages that may cause phosphorus to run high. The food industry has been using more and more phosphate additives to […]
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Food for Thought: Eating with Friends and Family
Family dinners. Birthday parties. Summer picnics. Social gatherings. Holiday events. All involve eating. Have you been caught in a situation where you couldn’t enjoy yourself because the food served wasn’t "kidney-friendly"? Or have you tried to plan a home-cooked meal and struggled with choices? Eating Challenges In social situations, let’s face it, some people are ‘food […]
