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Dining Out Successfully at Coney Island
Our next foodie adventure takes us to Coney Island. There are so many different Coney Island restaurants all across the United States. One thing for sure is that you are bound to find something that fits your kidney diet with all the different menu options that are available to you. Caution: Salt Ahead The biggest […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Hearty Winter Dishes
When it’s cold outside, warm up inside with recipes from the Diet: Hearty Winter Dishes cookbook. Sit by the fireside and enjoy 16 toasty recipes, plus tips on cold-busting foods, seasonable winter produce and eating sensibly at holiday parties. Each recipe is modified to reduce sodium, potassium and phosphorus. One of my favorite appetizer recipes […]
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7 Travel Tips for Vacationers on a Kidney Meal Plan
For some people, traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, especially when vacationing for adventure and fun. Sometimes it’s necessary to travel for work or to visit loved ones. Having chronic kidney disease or being on dialysis shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying these experiences. With a little planning and preparation you can have a fantastic trip! […]
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No Heat Summer Meals
Cooking in the summer heat is no easy task. Most of us are looking for simple recipes and summer meals that don’t involve turning on the oven. We want to stay cool and enjoy the long summer days. Just because you may be cooking less this summer does not mean you need to sacrifice your […]
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International Flavors
Explore a world of flavors with this collection of international recipes designed for a kidney-friendly diet. Discover dishes like Corn Cakes with Cheese (Arepas) from Colombia, Indian Curry Chicken from India, and Bavarian Apple Tart from Germany, all tailored to meet specific dietary needs.
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Feeling Itchy with Fishy Phosphorus
Recently during dialysis rounds, a patient who diligently follows his diet and takes his medication as prescribed mentioned to me he was having extreme itching. The blood draw showed a high phosphorus level, a possible reason for the itching. When speaking with the patient, he said he developed a rash in addition to the itching. Detective […]
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Sizzling Summer Picnic and Barbeque Ideas
Summer is in full swing! The sunny days and warm nights make this time of year perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, barbeques and cookouts. Knowing some great swaps to keep the foods at your picnic or gathering kidney-friendly is a must. Whether you’re packing a cooler for a picnic or grilling in your backyard, we […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook Autumn Recipes
DaVita is offering a new recipe collection in Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook Autumn Recipes. Get recipes that use fall produce. Enjoy hardy, warm entrees. In addition there are 5 holiday recipes plus turkey leftovers recipes. Enjoy easy appetizers like Deviled Eggs and Quick and Easy Cheese Dip (kidney-friendly). Make-ahead desserts include Apple Zucchini Bread and Pumpkin […]
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Fighting Phosphorus with Kidney-Friendly Mac & Cheese Recipes
Macaroni and cheese is a family favorite! It is a comfort food that many have grown up on, and continues to be a go-to food. Let’s be honest, for some of us at one point in our lives this may have been the only food we would eat! Following a kidney diet can be very […]
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Today is World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day and National Kidney Month are both celebrated in March to increase awareness of kidney disease around the world. This year’s World Kidney Day theme is “Kidney Disease and Children: Act Early to Prevent It.” Kidney disease affects all ages, and many people do not know they are at risk or already have […]