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Dining out Successfully at Mitchell’s Fish Market
I recently went to Mitchell’s Fish Market in Livonia, Michigan. Mitchell’s is known for having high quality seafood options. At restaurants that specialize in seafood, it can be easy to find choices that are high in protein. For dialysis patients, eating high quality protein like that found in seafood may help albumin to trend upwards. Here […]
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Melons and the Kidney Diet: Best Choices
Melons are a juicy treat in the summer, but you need to be aware of the potassium and fluid content if you are on a low potassium renal diet or fluid restriction. Blood test potassium levels should be between 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L for dialysis patients. Levels below or above this range are alarming. This […]
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New! Today's Kidney Diet Game Day Recipes Cookbook
Do you get excited a the mention of this season’s football schedule? Or do you attend the game events mainly for the social opportunities? Regardless of which describes you, there’s a new reason to share this football season. DaVita’s Today’s Kidney Diet (TKD) Game Day Recipes cookbook is now available. You can download a copy from […]
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Food Facts Friday: Strawberries
Springtime means the arrival of delicious, juicy bright red strawberries. For those following a low potassium kidney diet, this is great news. Health Benefits of Strawberries Like most berries, strawberries are low in potassium. These bright berries are also rich in antioxidants, such as anthocyanins. These help protect cells against oxidative damage. Like other fruits […]
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Dietary Protein, BUN and Creatinine: What's the Connection?
If you have been told you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may be familiar with the lab values BUN and creatinine. BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. It is a measure of how much urea is present in the blood. Urea is a waste product of protein breakdown. Normal functioning kidneys are able to […]
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Slow Cooker Winter Warm-up Meals
A slow cooker is a versatile kitchen appliance that comes in a variety of sizes. Extra-small slow cookers hold 1-2 quarts; extra-large slow cookers hold 8-10 quarts. The 4-6 quart size is typically used for average size family meals. Slow cookers range from about $15 to $80 dollars. But the most common price range is $20-$40. […]
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Thanksgiving Holiday Eating Tips
Once again, the holiday season is upon us. For many, the holidays are a magical time of the year. Holidays are typically celebrated with food–lots of food. Holiday meals are challenging for those on a special diet, whether it is kidney-friendly, diabetes-friendly, heart-healthy, weight reduction, gluten-free or other. Did you know that according to the Calorie Control […]
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Veggie Lovers
Explore a world of delicious and kidney-friendly vegetarian dishes with this cookbook. Discover recipes like Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls, Spaghetti-Basil Frittata, and Triple Berry Salad with Cottage Cheese, all designed to be flavorful, nutritious, and meet specific dietary needs.
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10 Kidney-Friendly Holiday Tips
We all celebrate different Christmas traditions. Some may spend time with their families on Christmas Eve. Yet others attend a Christmas morning mass. Still others relax at home. Despite celebrating the holidays in different ways, what many of us have in common is that we celebrate with food. From Thanksgiving to New Years it seems […]
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Brunch Lovers Recipes
Enjoy a delicious and kidney-friendly brunch with this collection of recipes featuring Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole, Shrimp Spread with Crackers, Zucchini Frittata and more. Discover tips for hosting a stress-free brunch and explore easy brunch themes.
