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Celebrate the New Year with Kidney-Friendly Appetizers
2017 is right around the corner! On the eve of December 31st some of us will stay up late enjoying the company of friends and family at a fun party or event. Some of us may be hanging out on the couch watching the ball drop in New York City on TV. And for those […]
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Top 10 Ways to Practice Food Safety During an Emergency
You stockpiled food in preparation for an emergency; now what? After you have your family’s favorite foods on hand, make sure they can be safely stored and consumed. Check out these top 10 tips to practice food safety in preparation for an emergency. Following these food safety tips can help keep you healthy and safe […]
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Hanukkah Food Traditions
With holidays come memories of family, friends and food. Many holidays have traditional foods associated with them. Hanukkah is no exception. This festival of light is a celebration to remember the miracle of one day’s oil lasting eight days to light the lamps in the temple. Many foods served on the eight days of Hanukkah are […]
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Home Dialysis Therapy and Your Dietitian: A Valuable Partnership
Having a close relationship with your dietitian when on home dialysis therapy is a struggle. Perhaps you feel removed from the relationship because you don’t have treatments in a dialysis center three days a week. The saying “out of sight out of mind” comes into play. And perhaps you may enjoy not always having the […]
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Protein and Kidney Disease: Making Sense of it All
Protein is essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein helps fight infection, build muscle, repair tissues and heal wounds. As with all foods however, there is always a balance. If we eat too much protein, it puts more stress on the kidneys because they have to remove the extra waste products. Lower protein diets have […]
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DaVita Eats: Oven Baked Chicken with Frank Bonanno
Denver chef Frank Bonanno, owner of 10 restaurants and host of "Chef Driven," a PBS series that showcases Colorado cuisine, shows how to make a healthy and comforting Oven Baked Chicken dish with just a few ingredients, perfect for the kidney diet. Get the recipe: http://ow.ly/lgi250E8tMx
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Kidney-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes Cookbook
Work, school, appointments, treatments, holiday planning and more. Who has time to cook a nutritious meal every night with all that is going on? Now you can savor an easy, home-cooked meal after a busy day with the Today’s Kidney Diet: Slow Cooker Recipes cookbook. With autumnal dishes such as Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with […]
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Putting Potatoes Back in Your Low Potassium Diet
Potatoes are a favorite staple in many diets and for many occasions. Warm mashed potatoes and gravy is a must on Thanksgiving, and a summer picnic is not the same without potato salad. When you are on a low potassium renal diet, you are instructed to limit or give up potatoes due to the very […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Summer Picnic Recipes Cookbook
Get ready for summertime picnics and grilling with DaVita’s newest cookbook. "Today’s Kidney Diet: Summer Picnic Recipes" is available to download just in time for Memorial Day, and it will be well used long after Independence Day. Lisa’s Awesome Burgers, Picnic Potato Salad, and Red, White and Blue Pie are among the nine recipes included […]
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Dining Successfully at Carrabba's Italian Grill
Dining at restaurants such as Carrabba’s Italian Grill can require a little more out of the box thinking for people following a kidney diet. Italian foods in general can be higher in phosphorus with their generous use of cheeses in dishes. They may also be higher in potassium with frequent use of tomato-based sauces. Some […]
