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Are phosphorus binders really that important in the dialysis diet?
For people on dialysis too much phosphorus can harm their hearts and make bones weak. Excess phosphorus is normally removed by working kidneys through urine. However, for those with kidney failure, they are no longer able to remove phosphorus and it builds up in their blood stream. Dialysis helps remove some of the phosphorus, but […]
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How to get your nutrients on a kidney diet
People on dialysis and those with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis are usually given a special diet to eat. Many foods are limited on the diet, especially foods that are high in phosphorus, potassium and sodium. However, there are many foods that are okay to eat on the dialysis and pre-dialysis […]
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How the dialysis diet affects those with kidney failure (or end stage renal disease)
In addition to cleaning the blood, the kidneys perform other important functions. Loss of kidney function has a direct impact on some important balances in the body. While medicines and dialysis help restore some of the balances, in end stage renal disease, what you eat or don’t eat plays a major role in restoring balance […]
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Citrus zest to intensify flavor
Add extra flavor to your next kidney diet dish by adding zest from lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit. Zest is the colored portion of the citrus skin. It contains aromatic oils and adds loads of flavor to cooked or raw foods. To remove the zest, use a citrus zester, paring knife or vegetable peeler. Avoid […]
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Dairy Delicious: Milk and Cheese Products for Kidney Patients
Looking for another alternative to milk and cheese for your renal diet? A company from New York, Delicious Milk Company, Inc., has engineered Dairy Delicious low phosphorus Milk Beverage and Cheddar Cheese sauce, products with significantly lower phosphorus and potassium content compared to regular milk and cheese. They are carried by grocery stores in some […]
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What is the purpose of a renal vitamin for kidney dialysis patients?
People on dialysis take a special renal vitamin preparation that contains B vitamins with extra folic acid and a limited amount of vitamin C. There are several reasons why dialysis patients take renal vitamins: Examples of renal vitamins are Dialyvite®, Nephrocaps®, Nephrovite®, Nephplex®, and Renaltab®. Some brands require a prescription and others are available over the […]
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Understanding sodium listings on food labels for those with kidney disease
Have you ever wondered what the cutoff is for a high- or low-sodium food? Food labeling laws provide the following guidelines: