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Dining Out on a Kidney Diet
Putting together all the pieces of a kidney diet may make dining out a challenge. By following a few guidelines, it is possible to stick with a renal diet and enjoy eating out. For additional information see the DaVita.com article Eating out on the Dialysis Diet.
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Best Lunch and Dinner Choices for Dining Out on a Kidney Diet
Grabbing a fast meal on the run or going out for a nice dinner may be more challenging when following a renal diet. Here are some tips to help kidney patients keep sodium, potassium and phosphorus in check. For more ideas on eating out read Fast Foods and the Dialysis Diet on www.DaVita.com.
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Best Breakfast Choices for Dining Out on a Kidney Diet
Eating breakfast out is a special treat for some and a daily routine for others. Knowing the best choices for a kidney diet helps you stay within your goals to keep intake low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Here are some tips to help keep a kidney-friendly breakfast. For ideas on breakfast meals check out […]
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Phosphorus Binder for Dialysis Patients Now Available in Generic Form
Most people in stage 5 kidney disease on dialysis require phosphorus binder medications when they eat to help maintain normal blood phosphorus levels. A low phosphorus diet is also required. Poor phosphorus control results in bone disease, heart problems and calcification of soft tissues and arteries. Some phosphorus binders work like a sponge to soak […]
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Registered Dietitian Day
Is there a registered dietitian (RD) who has helped you through a diet dilemma? or helped translate your diet numbers into a practical plan? Here’s a chance to let your favorite dietitian know they made a difference. March 10 is the first ever National Registered Dietitian Day and March is National Nutrition Month. For more […]
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Kidney Diet Information in Spanish
Are you looking for information on the chronic kidney disease diet or dialysis diet in Spanish? Check out: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/eatright/index.htm The above link is from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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Change Your Diet by Using a Food Diary
Research on dieting for weight loss and what works for long term weight maintenance is extensive. One tool shown to help weight loss dieters maintain their weight is a food diary. This is a useful tool for dialysis patients or anyone on a kidney diet making new and long lasting changes in eating habits. A […]
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H is for Herb and Spice Mixtures—a great way to season a kidney diet
Low sodium is one component of the renal diet recommended for people with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis. Salt is an acquired taste. This means people who follow a low sodium diet can readjust to the flavors in food with very little or no salt over time—but there is an adjustment period. Herb […]
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Independence Day Food Tips for the Kidney Diet
This Friday, July 4th is a time for all Americans to celebrate freedom and independence. Parades, picnics and backyard barbecues are a few favorite ways to spend the day. By planning ahead and following a few guidelines, people with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis can join the holiday celebrations and still maintain control […]
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Daily Value for Potassium and Kidney Diets
The Daily Value (DV) on food labels was established for the general public to help determine if a food is a high or low source of specific nutrients. For people with healthy kidneys a high potassium intake is considered healthy. The daily goal is to consume enough high potassium foods to provide at least 3500 […]