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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tips for saving money on a kidney diet: Make a grocery list and shop for grocery sale items

    High gasoline prices are contributing to rising food costs. Since many people on dialysis are unable to work full-time due to treatment time or disability, the increased cost of living calls for new measures to save pennies whenever possible. Start to control food costs by deciding what  to buy before you leave the house. Grab […]

  • Is it ok to add sugar or fat to a kidney diet?

    Lots of people with kidney disease have other health problems–like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. They may have been on a fat restricted or low sugar diet prior to being diagnosed with kidney disease. When a person starts on hemodialysis, their body needs more calories than before starting dialysis. Appetite may be decreased […]

  • New Frozen Meals for Dialysis Diet

    A new company called Meals for Life is producing frozen meals low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus for people on dialysis. Three choices are available with more to come in the future. Ann Valadez, the CEO and Founder of Meals for Life recognized the need for quick, healthy meals for people on a renal diet […]

  • C is for …Cranberries: Perfect berries for a kidney dialysis diet

    Cranberries are the perfect fruit for low potassium kidney diets because they are very low in potassium. A cup of cranberry juice cocktail contains only 30 mg potassium. A cup of fresh cranberries provides 84 mg potassium, 12 mg phosphorus, 0 mg sodium, 0 g protein 14 g carbohydrate and 60 calories. A kidney-friendly nutrition […]

  • Kidney-Friendly Recipes for End of Summer Barbecues

    The beginning of September marks end of summer and the last chances for summer outings and barbecues. Take advantage of the remaining sunny, warm weekends and plan a kidney-friendly get together with family and friends. Here are some guidelines for sticking with your renal diet while still enjoying a fun filled end of summer barbecue. […]

  • Low Potassium Diet: Necessary for all People with CKD?

    Potassium restriction is not required by all people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Usually those on hemodialysis or in late stage kidney failure, but not yet on dialysis are prescribed a lower potassium diet by their doctor or dietitian. People with early stage chronic kidney disease or daily dialysis may require a more liberal potassium […]

  • Kidney Diet Foods to Eat: Eggplant

    Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a great vegetable choice for kidney diets because it is low in potassium, sodium and phosphorus. One cup of steamed eggplant contains 2 mg sodium, 167 mg potassium and 17 mg phosphorus. Some cooks soak eggplant in salted water to help remove air. This treatment decreases the amount of […]