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3 Ways to Add Up the Grocery Savings
The checkout line at the grocery store can be a source of frustration, especially when the dollar signs keep adding up and the dreaded total is near. However, there are three easy ways to cut costs every time you shop while still following the diet that is right for you. First, buy in season Look […]
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Spring into Action to Help Senior Citizens
Medicare Advantage (MA) is a federal program that helps provide coordinated health care to seniors. Currently there are proposed changes by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to the MA program. These changes mean higher costs and fewer healthcare choices. There are seniors who already face difficulties paying for medications, sometimes choosing between food, medicine, or […]
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Lettuce Help You Toss a Kidney-Friendly Salad
Last updated: June 25, 2026 With New Year’s resolutions in full gear, choosing more nutrient-dense meals may be at the forefront of your mind. A great way to get a big nutrient punch into a lighter meal is by adding salads into your meal plan. Salads offer many health benefits, including lots of vitamins and […]
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Diabetes and Kidney Diet Conversation
Do you have diabetes and kidney disease? Are you confused about how to combine the eating guidelines for both diets? So are many others! You are invited to join me along with DaVita dietitians Susan and Megan for a Google+ Hangout "Kidney Diet Tips Diabetes Edition". Sign up and join the diabetes and kidney diet […]
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Dark Chocolate: Heart Healthful, Dialysis Friendly?
February brings Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is one sweet temptation associated with both. Often, dialysis patients are told to stay clear of chocolate due to its high potassium and phosphorus content. So, what do you do when it comes to chocolate? Fun Facts First, here’s a quick background on this treat: Chocolate […]
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9 Happy, Healthy Holiday Tips
We all have holiday traditions, many of which have been in our families for as long as we can remember. Holiday meals with special foods are one type of tradition that adds sparkle to the holidays. These happy, healthy holiday tips are sure to help you keep that shine going through the New Year. “But […]
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Yes! Brown Rice Can Be a Healthy Option For You!
“Limit or avoid brown rice. White rice is a healthier option for you as a dialysis patient.” I have to be honest, when I started working as a renal dietitian years ago and it has pained me every time I have had to tell a patient that white rice is the better option. Overall, brown […]
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One Day’s Work: 7 Frozen Crock-Pot Meals
Sometimes the idea of cooking from scratch can be pretty daunting. First you need the recipes, then you make a list, then there’s the shopping, then preparation, then the actual cooking itself. And by the time you’re done, you’re too tried to even eat. May I suggest a great solution – Crock-Pot cooking! Recently there have […]
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Preparing for Thanksgiving
Halloween kicked off the fall holiday season with sweet treats and fun. Fast forward a month and here we are at Thanksgiving—the savory food, family and friend-focused holiday. In addition to reflecting on what we are thankful for, Thanksgiving brings more food choices with bigger than usual meals, yummy tempting desserts and leftovers. Check out delicious […]
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Study findings: Good glucose and blood pressure control saves your kidneys
If you’ve taken a Risk Quiz to determine your risk for kidney disease, you’ve probably already made the connection between kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Many research studies are focused on finding links between these health issues and what makes a difference in preventing long-term complicationsof diabetes like kidney disease. You may be interested […]