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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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]