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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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G is for Grapes and Grape Juice—Healthy kidney friendly foods
A handful of grapes make a healthy snack for a kidney friendly diet—tasty, convenient and full of phytochemicals—amazing plant components that provide health benefits. Anthocyanins are a polyphenol antioxidant that gives the red to purple color to grapes, grape juice and red wine. Resveratrol is another polyphenol antioxidant found in grapes. These and other phytochemicals […]
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Is Wheat Bread Okay for a Kidney Diet?
Breads can be a source of confusion for dialysis patients or CKD non-dialysis patients who require phosphorus restriction. Refined white bread (made from wheat flour) is generally low in phosphorus and potassium. The more bran and whole grains in bread, the greater the potassium and phosphorus content (and higher fiber content). A soft wheat bread that […]
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Reading Food Labels to Identify Hidden Phosphorus
Understanding food labels is even more important for those following a kidney diet. Since phosphorus is often missing from the Nutrition Facts, it’s important to know how to find hidden sources on the ingredient list. Look for obvious sources of phosphorus in the ingredients: cheese, milk, yogurt, nuts, seeds, dried beans and peas, bran, whole […]
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F is for Fish
Choose a meal from the sea—fish provides high quality protein, a nutrient encouraged in limited amounts in a pre-dialysis diet and increased in a dialysis diet. Fresh fish is naturally low in sodium, fat and cholesterol—even the fatty fish are low fat compared to many red meat cuts. Potassium and phosphorus content varies with the […]
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Kidney Diet Information-Nutrition for Later CKD and Dialysis
Are you looking for more information on nutrition and diet for late stage kidney disease or dialysis? The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse has two publications of interest: Nutrition for Later Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/NutritionLateCKD/index.htm Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/eatright/index.htm In addition, DaVita.com has many articles on diet […]
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Kidney Diet Information-Nutrition for Early CKD
Free information on nutrition and diet for early Chronic Kidney Disease is available from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. To download information on diet and nutrition for early CKD in adults, click on the link below: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/NutritionEarlyCKD/index.htm For more articles on diet and nutrition in chronic kidney disease go to http://davita.com/diet-and-nutrition/c/diet-basics