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  • Post Tour DaVita

    The first day I had an introduction to the rolling hills of western Michigan and the serene back roads showcasing farms and produce–lots or corn and soybeans. Along with many DaVita teammates and friends I rode 67 miles today–my longest ride ever. Day 2 greeted us with light  rain, or as the Backroads crew called it–spritzing […]

  • Tour DaVita–a ride to help people at risk for kidney disease

    I’ve never been to Michigan…until this week. Back in the spring I dusted off my bicycle and started doing weekly rides in preparation for Tour DaVita, a bike ride fund raising event sponsored by The Kidney Trust. Proceeds from the ride fund raising are spent on kidney disease screening and programs to help increase awareness of kidney disease […]

  • P is for Pineapple, a kidney friendly tropical fruit

    Pineapple is a symbol of friendship and hospitality as well as a sense of welcome, good cheer, warmth and family affection. It’s also a great fruit choice for the kidney diet. The DaVita Dietitian team admires the pineapple so much they chose it for their logo to go with their motto “Improving Nutrition Together”. Pineapple […]

  • O is for Onion–low in potassium, high in flavor for your kidney diet

    Regardless of if you consider it a seasoning, a vegetable serving or a sandwich topper, onions are one of the most versatile vegetables included in a kidney friendly diet. Onions are low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus, regardless of the color or variety. Health benefits of the onion comes from plant chemicals  such as flavonoids, […]

  • Fish Oil Supplements and Kidney Disease

    Eating more fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and taking fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD)—that’s not a new finding.  If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) it’s important to know and practice because both diseases are risk factors for CVD.  In fact, many CKD patients already have a […]

  • Low Potassium Diet Tips for Kidney Disease

    Follow these tips if you are on a low potassium diet.

  • Salt: a hidden danger for people with kidney disease

    A high salt intake is even more damaging to your health than eating too many calories, too much cholesterol or even smoking. That’s because eating too much sodium can cause high blood pressure and can interfere with the effectiveness of your blood pressure medications. Uncontrolled blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes and heart […]

  • Phosphorus and chronic kidney disease-a challenging issue

    Where do you go for information on phosphorus? People on dialysis receive education from their renal dietitian and healthcare team at the dialysis center. Their phosphorus level is checked frequently and phosphorus binders may be prescribed with meals help keep phosphorus levels lower. Visit davita.com to learn more. Davita.com has some great articles on phosphorus […]

  • Your kidneys and vitamin D: How does it work?

    Vitamin D is a hot topic.  Articles appear almost weekly in newspapers, magazines, journals and online.  I’ve heard several television reports just over the past week.  In a posting back in April, I covered some basics on vitamin D and why it’s important for chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Today I’m focusing on the […]

  • Mother’s Day: Is your mom at risk for CKD?

    Recently my mother sent me a copy of her lab report because she was concerned about her Hgb A1-C, cholesterol and triglyceride results. I was surprised to see her glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicates she has stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The biggest surprise is that her doctor didn’t discuss the fact that her […]