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Best Variety of Apples to Eat or Cook
Happy first day of Fall! Fall season means fresh, crisp apples, a great fruit choice if you are following a low-potassium diet. Apples can be eaten out of hand or cooked and used in both sweet and savory recipes. Pork chops with applesauce and apple pie come to mind immediately. The ten most popular apple […]
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Kidney-Friendly Diet: Can it Slow Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Have you heard? Making changes within your diet can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may have some confusion about what to eat on a kidney-friendly diet. Today we want to give you some tips that may help delay the progression of CKD. Plus, we want to tell you about an exciting, […]
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What's the Dish on Radishes?
For most individuals, radishes are the crispy root vegetable occasionally found on a garden salad. However, the radish has the potential to be so much more! For example, a side-dish all it’s own, a topping for tacos or sandwiches, or a main ingredient in a salad. Radish Varieties Numerous types of radishes are available in […]
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Back to School? Back to Work? Back to Busy!
It’s that time again, when summer is coming to an end and families and friends are transitioning back to school, and for some, back to work. Busy schedules, busy lives, always on the go… Have you said to yourself “I hardly have time or energy, to cook as it is. How will I handle it?” […]
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Today's Kidney Diet: Juices, Smoothies and Drinks Cookbook
The latest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, Juices, Smoothies and Drinks, is ready to download. This edition delivers 12 kidney-friendly beverage recipes. Enjoy Easy Pineapple Protein Smoothie, Strawberry Apple Juice Blend and more. In addition there’s a recipe for easy-to-make Homemade Almond Milk. Juicing has gained in popularity. Why? Because it’s an easy way to get your fruits and […]
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Spicing up Fall Foods with Healthy Spices
Fall has arrived, which means enjoying cooler weather, holidays, and comfort foods. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience these fall favorites, consider adding new spices to some of your favorite dishes, or experiment with new dishes. What’s so Special about Spices? Spices are made from seeds, fruits, roots, flowers, bark, or other plant […]
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What is all the Fuss about Phosphorus?
Imagine this. It is time to review your monthly dialysis nutrition lab report with your dietitian. She tells you that your phosphorus level is high. And you are thinking, “What’s the big deal? She has no idea how inconvenient it is to have to take all of these big pills when I eat” or ”It’s really […]
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Tips For A Simple Summer Dinner
Let’s talk dinner. Shrimp dinner. Quick, easy dinner that’s delicious too. For those days when you may not be feeling so great or are super tired. We ALL have those days… I recently have been experimenting with the Today’s Kidney Diet Kidney Friendly Recipes which are available in a cookbook download if you are a myDaVita member. […]
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Nutrition on the Go: Top Travel Tips
Summer is finally here! For many of us this means it’s time for day trips to local attractions, relaxing days at the beach, camping or even a road trip or flight to a faraway destination. Eating healthily while traveling can be difficult, especially when following a kidney-friendly diet. Yet, it is not impossible. Here are a […]
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Emergency Dialysis Diet: 4 Most Important Aspects
Are you aware of the need for an emergency dialysis diet? No matter where you live, natural disasters are bound to happen. It is scary for everyone when a disaster threatens or actually hits your area. It’s even scarier when you’re a dialysis patient. There’s bound to be uncertainty around the situation during and following […]
