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Tea: Warm up with a Cup
Last updated: July 1, 2026 For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD), dietitians are frequently asked if tea is allowed, especially hot tea during cold winter months. As with many foods and drinks we are asked about, the answer is yes! In moderation, tea is a great beverage option […]
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Successful Dining At Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant
Turn your restaurant dining experience into a dream instead of a kidney diet nightmare. When you walk into a restaurant and view the menu it can be very overwhelming. "What options do I pick?" "Is this meal going to take me over on sodium, phosphorus, potassium or fluids for the day?" These are valid concerns that […]
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5 Cool Ways to Quench Your Thirst
On hot, sunny days it seems like you can’t get enough ice cold water to cool you down. On cold, blustery days, steaming cups of coffee and tea help you stay warm. So what do you do when limiting liquids is part of your kidney diet? Controlling fluid intake is a very important part of keeping […]
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Diabetes and Dietary Patterns
November is American Diabetes Month in recognition of almost 30 million Americans with diabetes and 86 million with prediabetes. Over the years many diet combinations have been prescribed to help manage blood glucose and fats. The current focus, instead specific nutrients like carbohydrate or fat, is on dietary patterns. This is a more holistic and […]
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How to Bake with Whey Protein Powder
Whey protein powder, ever heard of it? If your albumin level is not within goal, it may be one of the protein supplements that your dietitian recommends. You’ve probably heard about adding it into applesauce or making a protein shake. But have you ever explored baking with whey protein powder? Protein powders usually have a scoop […]
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Favorite Easter Recipes
Springtime and Easter go hand-in-hand to usher in new life. From blooming trees, to new garden growth, signs of nature waking up again surrounds us. For many Easter weekend includes cooking special dishes and joining family and friends to celebrate life. Recipe Ideas I’m excited to share some of our spring favorites to include in your Easter […]
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Kidney-Friendly Foods that Fight Inflammation
Last updated: August 5, 2026 Can your food choices really make a difference when it comes to inflammation? The answer is YES! The food choices you make will affect your body’s inflammatory response. I want to point out that inflammation sounds bad, but it can sometimes be a good thing! After all, it is the body’s response to […]
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Spice Up Your Life Without Salt
It is not a big secret that most of us eat way too much salt. It’s not just individuals with kidney disease who need to put down the shaker. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in three Americans is diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure). So there is no need to feel […]
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Protein Bars: A Quick and Easy Protein Source
Almost every day my patients tell me they are not big meat eaters, or they are too tired to cook. They want to know protein choices that are quick and easy. Protein bars fit this category. Protein Benefits Before we talk about protein bars I would like to give you a quick overview on protein. […]
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Eating Gluten-free on a Kidney Diet
By DaVita dietitian guest blogger Kristin MacDonald, MS, RD, LDN Following a kidney-friendly diet can be a challenge. When a patient already has other diet restrictions it can be even harder to find healthy and tasty foods. One type of diet restriction that some patients may have is the need to eat gluten-free. What is […]
