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Learning to Live with CKD: One Couple’s Journey
Our Journey: Part 1 My husband was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), stage 3, about twelve years ago. His age was 66 at the time, strong, healthy, hardworking, and with no thought of retiring any time soon. He owned and drove an eighteen-wheeler. He ate truck stop food, which was loaded with salt and […]
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Milk: Is it Bad for People on Dialysis?
Last updated: August 6, 2026 Even with the ever increasing foods in the market, milk and dairy products still top the grocery list. After all, most of us know from school and television commercials that milk helps build muscles and strong bones. An 8-ounce cup has 8 grams of protein and 295 mg calcium. High calcium helps build and […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Tips and Recipes for the Kidney Diet
On March 17th we all have a bit of Irish in us. Here in America St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish-American culture more so than a celebration of the patron saint. We love to prepare a hearty Irish meal, wear something green, and drink Irish beer, even if it’s green. Parades and parties are […]
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Favorite Fall Produce: Beyond the Cornucopia
The fall season is the perfect time of the year to incorporate fresh wholesome kidney-friendly fruits and vegetables into recipes. These delicious fall produce selections cannot be passed up. Some of my favorites include apples, cabbage, cranberries, cauliflower and grapes. A trip to the local orchard to pick your own fruit is a great family fun […]
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Dining Out Successfully at Buddys Pizzeria
Your family is going out to eat and takes you to a pizza chain restaurant. What do you order? Today, I am going to look at Buddys Pizzeria. It is a popular pizza chain around the Metro Detroit, Michigan area. This pizzeria has been around for more than 65 years. Pizza is a challenging item to order at restaurants. […]
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10 Cruise Dining Tips for a Great Vacation
Cruises are a great way to see the world while only unpacking once. I have been on many cruises and while the amenities vary at times I can assure you that you will be able to cruise and follow your renal diet if you desire. Here are some suggestions that might make your dining experience: […]
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Fish: A Food for Your Menu All Year Round
Has fish been on your menu lately? A few months have passed since the Lent season, when many people may have found themselves eating fish much more frequently than other times of the year. Even those who do not celebrate Lent may have eaten more fish while they were highly marketed, prices were cut, and […]
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What’s in Your Fridge? Must Have Ingredients
Stock your fridge with kidney-friendly ingredients to be successful following your eating plan. Imagine this: You are coming home from work, run into the post office for a quick errand, and pick up your child from soccer practice. After all that, your day is not done. How often do you think, “What do I possibly […]
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Potassium and Peritoneal Dialysis: Avocado and Tomato Please
Imagine this scenario. You are a fairly new dialysis patient who recently finished training for peritoneal dialysis (PD).You have started doing treatments in the comfort of your home. You’re checking your steps carefully, following every step that your nurse trained you on for two weeks. Your second set of lab results are reviewed—and your potassium […]
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#1 Reason To See A Dietitian When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
March 9th is Registered Dietitian Day. Read on to learn why a dietitian is so important for people with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is confusing, diets are confusing, the media is confusing, anything that involves changing your nutrition habits for CKD is confusing! Let’s face it, we are bombarded with information on a […]
