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Kidney Diet Tips Live Conversation at Google+ Hangout on Air
You are invited to join me for a live Kidney Diet Tips conversation on Tuesday, July 1st at 5 pm PT/ 6 pm MT/7 pm CT/ 8 pm ET. @DaVita Kidney Care is hosting a Google+ Hangout on Air sharing tips for managing the kidney diet. The panel will feature myself and another renal dietitian […]
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Kidney-friendly Thanksgiving Meal Suggestions
Each year we follow some of the same traditions for Thanksgiving, but when times are more hectic shortcuts to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends are welcomed. Here are some kidney-friendly tips with quick, easy recipes for a Thanksgiving menu that can be enjoyed by all. If you haven’t bought and thawed […]
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Do I need a renal dietitian?
A renal dietitian specializes in creating meal plans for people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. There are five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD); with the fifth stage being end stage renal disease (ESRD), which requires dialysis treatment. In the first four stages of CKD, the goal of a kidney health care team is to help preserve […]
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Sandwich-High Blood Pressure Connection: Try These Lower Sodium Sandwich Tips
Last updated: June 30, 2026 Is your daily lunchtime sandwich contributing to higher blood pressure and weight gain? An article published in 2014 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals a typical sandwich can contribute one fifth of daily sodium intake. In addition, people who consumed sandwiches averaged an extra 100 plus […]
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5 Kidney-Friendly Diet Tips to a Healthy Thanksgiving
By guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Lupackino, MHS, RD, LDN I love this time of year. Falling leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, orange, brown, gold and yellow. Farmers’ markets are selling seasonal pumpkins and winter squash, coffee shops are serving spiced coffee and tea, and there’s a cool, brisk, and invigorating nip in […]
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Renal Diet Recipes for Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated throughout the US on May 5th. According to Wikipedia, “It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.” Americans […]
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Updated: Online tools for the kidney diet
Today I am re-posting an earlier post on online tools and resources. I plan to follow this post with a series to help you learn about the new features and get started using DaVita Diet Helper to easily plan meals and track nutrients for your kidney diet. Online tools for the kidney diet Knowing what to eat on […]
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What’s the difference between salt and sodium?
Salt is composed of two minerals sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl). Table salt (NaCl) contains about 40% sodium and 60% chloride. One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,300 mg of sodium. As much as we are told to limit sodium in our diets, we all need some sodium for good health. However, the average American diet contains […]
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Is sea salt or kosher salt better than table salt?
Sea salt features a coarse texture and stronger flavor compared to table salt. Sea salt is made from evaporated seawater, so sea salt contains traces of additional minerals and is natural instead of processed. Kosher salt has large crystals and contains no preservatives. Kosher salt can be derived from seawater or underground sources. Table salt […]
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Please Pass Over the Salt
Following a low-sodium diet would be easier to monitor if you bought only fresh, whole foods and prepared them at home. In current times, that just doesn’t seem so doable all the time.
