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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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Kidney-Friendly Healthy Snack Options: New and Improved!
Who doesn’t love to snack? Snacking keeps me energized and feeling good throughout the day! Finding tasty, healthy snack options can be more difficult for a patient with chronic kidney disease. There is so much information out there, how do you sift through it all? I would start with talking to your renal dietitian who is the expert […]
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Dining Out Successfully at Polish Village Cafe
My next food adventure takes place at a little diner in Hamtramck, Michigan that specializes in Polish cuisine. The Polish Village Cafe is one of the tip rated locations for authentic Polish foods according to Yelp reviews. It definitely holds to these standards. Polish Restaurant Challenges Enjoying Polish foods can be a bit difficult on a kidney-friendly […]
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A 4th of July Freedom Menu
Happy 4th of July! No matter the holiday, most of us are always excited to have a day for gathering with our family and friends. Concerns about 4th of July At the same time, dialysis patients and those with advanced stage kidney disease patients may be anxious to attend such events. Food is always the center of attention […]
