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  • Blueberries—the kidney-friendly memory fruit

    I love frozen blueberries.  I usually fill a small bowl and eat them as they thaw while working at my computer.  My friend loves dried wild blueberries because they’re packed full of flavor—and because there’s over 6 grams of fiber per serving.  That’s great news for anyone following a low potassium kidney diet—so many high […]

  • 8 Tips for Starting a Low Protein Diet if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease

    When you were first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease one of your first questions may have been ‘What can I do to save my kidneys so I don’t need dialysis?’ Blood pressure control, managing glucose for diabetics and adjustment in dietary protein intake can make a difference in kidney disease progression according to the research. […]

  • Kidney-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats and Menus

    Chocolate covered nuts may not be on the Valentine’s Day menu for sweethearts with chronic kidney disease this February 14th, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the day with special treats.  A few guidelines can help you treat yourself or your sweetie and still stay within the sodium, potassium and phosphorus targets for a […]

  • Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus

    A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis may make it easier for dialysis patients to eat enough protein and keep phosphorus normal. A poster about the study was recently presented at the American Society of Nephology national meeting in San Diego.

  • Early phosphorus control is recommended for people with chronic kidney disease

    I went to a DaVita Dietitian meeting this week and heard a talk by Dr. Shagun Chopra-Sonthalia, a nephrologist from San Diego, CA. I want to share with you some important points from the presentation about new emphasis on earlier phosphorus control.

  • Controlling High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Many chronic kidney disease patients I’ve worked with have questions about what’s important with potassium control. Not all people with CKD need to restrict potassium.  In early stages of CKD, potassium usually is not a problem because the kidneys still remove enough to keep blood levels normal.  In some cases, elevated potassium may return to […]

  • Kidney Diet on a Budget: Stretching Produce Food Dollars

    Last week I wrote about making a PLAN for stretching your food dollars when following a kidney friendly diet. I hope you tried some of those suggestions. This week I want to zero-in on produce to help you find ways to save on your fruit and veggie budget.

  • Kidney Diet on a Budget: PLAN to Stretch Food Dollars

    Most of us are trying to find ways to save money and stretch our food dollars these days. With chronic kidney disease or dialysis there’s the added challenge of staying within your diet goals for protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus. I’ve often heard patients complain about how expensive it it to follow their special renal […]

  • What does baking soda have to do with kidney disease?

    Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in quick breads, cakes and cookies.  My grandmother added a little as the final ingredient to her famous peanut brittle candy.   My dad drank baking soda-spiked water as a treatment for indigestion.  Search any refrigerator in an American household and you’re likely to find […]

  • Jicama: A low potassium food for kidney diets

    Kidney diets are challenging but not impossible to follow while still enjoying great tasting foods.  One way to add enjoyment is to try new foods previously not included in routine food choices. Have you ever tried jicama? Jicama is the tuberous root of a native Mexican vine also known as Mexican or Chinese Turnip, Mexican […]