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Tips for a Lower Sodium Thanksgiving
The holidays are in full swing and for most of us that means spending more time with family and friends, which almost always involves food. Holiday food brings us joy, excitement and sometimes stirs emotions that bring back wonderful memories. For some of us, especially those who are trying to follow a kidney-friendly diet, the connection […]
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Homemade Marinades to Spice Up Your Grill
With summertime in full swing and Labor Day upon us, we are in the heart of grilling season. If you are anything like me, you turn to the basics such as hamburgers, chicken and the occasional kabob. Lately I have been experimenting with easy low-sodium marinades that add an extra burst of flavor. Adding a […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Fresh Spring Recipes Cookbook
Freshen up your eating plan with DaVita’s latest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, "Fresh Spring Recipes". This recipe collection includes popular kidney-friendly recipes with fresh spring produce and healthy proteins. Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spring Salad, Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls, Green Pesto Pasta, Citrus Salmon and Strawberry Bread are among the featured recipes. Each recipe has a photo of the […]
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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 grease, […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Tips and Recipes for the Kidney Diet
Tomorrow is not only Thursday (as in throwback Thursday), it’s also Saint Patrick’s Day. I’m sharing a previous post from 2012 that has some great tips and recipes for a St. Patty’s Day celebration. On March 17th we all have a bit of Irish in us. Here in America St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration […]
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Milk: Is it Bad for People on Dialysis?
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 preserve bones, and decreases the […]
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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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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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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: […]
