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Thirst Quenching Flavored Water for Hot Summer Days
By guest blogger DaVita Dietitian Kara Hansen, MS, RDN Summer is here and so is the heat! Nothing quenches thirst like an ice cold beverage. If you are akidney patient who’s watching fluid intake, always be aware of how much fluid you are drinking, especially in the summer when tempted to drink more because of the heat. It’s […]
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5 Tips to Lowering your Salt Intake
by guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride and is very important to your life. You can’t live without it because salt serves many functions. It helps to maintain blood’s water content, balances the acids and bases in your blood, and […]
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Staying on Track with Your Kidney Diet
So far February has been packed full of holidays and events. Super bowl XLIX, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Chinese New Year and even the Oscars. Everyone has something to celebrate! We’ve been tempted by chocolate candies, jambalaya, King cake, Dim Sum dumplings and chicken wings. These temptations can have an impact on how you […]
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Kidney Diet Tip: Choosing the Best Milk Substitute
Cow’s milk is naturally high in protein and minerals. An 8-ounce cup of 1% low fat milk contains 8 grams protein, 366 mg potassium, 232 mg phosphorus, 305 mg calcium, 107 mg sodium and 27 mg magnesium. Because of the high levels of potassium and phosphorus in milk, people with severe or total loss of […]
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Red, White and Blue Recipes for Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with the colors of freedom! DaVita dietitians put together red, white or blue salad and dessert recipes to complement your July 4th decorations. Pick one or more to include at this weekend’s barbecue, picnic or social gathering. Recipes made specifically for the kidney diet can help you limit sodium, potassium and phosphorus while still […]
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Summer Potassium Control
By guest blogger DaVita Dietitian Daniel Solomon, RD, LDN Summer time reminds us of picnics, cookouts, festivals, visits to the beach, traveling, and more. Food is plentiful at many of these fun activities, but along with it comes a wide assortment of foods high in potassium – sweet potato, tomato, yogurt, banana, orange, nectarine, papaya, avocado, cantaloupe […]
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Healthy Springtime Eating
Happy Spring! Birds are singing, snow is melting (or will be soon!), plants are flowering , and trees showing their new green leaves. Springtime is a time of renewal, a great time to focus on your kidney diet. Think about updating your meal routine with some of the newest guidelines for eating healthy on a […]
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Tips for Making Your Holiday Recipes Kidney-friendly
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! By this time in December most of you are bound to have a few favorite holiday recipes in mind. The challenge is to stick to the kidney diet and still prepare favorite dishes to serve and share during holiday events. Some substitutions and ingredient reductions, such as using rice milk instead […]
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March Celebration and Awareness: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and World Kidney Day
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to the thousands of dedicated nutrition professionals committed to improving nutritional status and health in communities and individuals. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are experts at translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions you can apply toward living healthy. Their nutrition expertise helps guide individuals to make positive lifestyle choices […]
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How can I make my kidney diet foods tasty?
Whenever a diet limits sodium, people tend to think that means their food will be bland. However, think of a low-salt diet as an invitation to introduce your taste buds to new sensations. Here are some ideas to give your renal diet foods extra flavor:
