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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? First, here’s a quick background on this treat: Chocolate comes from […]
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New Look, Same Great Tips!
We’re already making some resolutions for 2016, starting right here with our blog. Kidney Diet Tips (KDT) recently got a makeover (we hope you like it!) and in addition to our new style, you’ll be hearing from a lot of new bloggers, too! But don’t worry – if you’re already subscribed, you don’t need to […]
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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 […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Summertime Cookbook
Now that summer is here it’s time to pull out your favorite summer recipes and take advantage of seasonal produce and lighter meals. In addition to your own favorite recipes, DaVita dietitians have put together 16 fresh, easy-to-prepare recipes that are perfect for summer in the latest cookbook "Today’s Kidney Diet: Healthy Summertime Recipes".
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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, I started working as a renal dietitian about 3 years ago and it has pained me every time I have had to tell a patient that white rice is the better option. Because […]
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Sandwich-High Blood Pressure Connection: Try These Lower Sodium Sandwich Tips
Is your daily lunchtime sandwich contributing to higher blood pressure and weight gain? Medical News Today has a must read story "Your daily sandwich may be chewing up nearly 50% of your sodium allowance". The article describes a recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that reveals a typical sandwich can […]
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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 a kidney 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. […]
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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 […]
