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Brie and Cranberry Chutney
A DaVita renal dietitian shares her Brie and Cranberry Chutney recipe for people who are on a kidney-friendly diet. People who have kidney disease, diabetes or are on dialysis can enjoy Brie and cranberry chutney found on DaVita.com.
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Food Facts Friday: Raspberries
Raspberries are delicious, vibrant red, purple, gold or black berries that grow in the summer and fall. They are considered a “functional food” packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and vitamin C. Functional foods are said to be beneficial for all kinds of ailments, from lowering cholesterol to protecting the body from cancer, and are classified […]
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Depression and Chronic Kidney Disease
Depression is a disease that is very common and treatable in people with chronic kidney disease or those on dialysis because they have end stage renal failure.
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Carrot-Apple Casserole
DaVita renal dietitian Maria from North Carolina shares her recipe for kidney-friendly Carrot-Apple Casserole, a low-fat, low-potassium, cholesterol-free dish that can be enjoyed by those following diabetic, dialysis or CKD non-dialysis diets.
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Snow Cone Flavored Smoothie
A summer-like treat is what you’ll find in the Strawberry Flavored Smoothie. For people who have diabetes and are on dialysis, this is a great beverage with a great protein substitute – egg whites. Try the kidney-friendly recipe today.
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Blood Pressure and Peritoneal Dialysis
Blood pressure in chronic kidney disease patients is important to monitor. Without proper treatment, high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause complications for a person with kidney disease. Peritoneal dialysis is a renal replacement therapy performed daily that may help control blood pressure.
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Switching to Home Dialysis Treatment
People with chronic kidney disease who have progressed to end stage renal disease may be able to switch from one type of dialysis treatment to another.
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Angel Cookies
DaVita patient Wanda shares her recipe for Angel Cookies, a treat that’s oh-so heavenly and light. With only 4 ingredients, this easy dessert makes a great treat for those with diabetes in addition to being kidney-friendly.
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Pineapple-Lime Freeze
Pineapple-Lime Freeze is an icy and refreshing treat fits into diabetes, dialysis and CKD non-dialysis diets. Low in calories, sodium, potassium and phosphorus, it’s also fat- and cholesterol-free. For added nutrition, you can mix protein powder into the lime juice before adding to the processed pineapple.
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What Is a Nephrologist?
Nephrologists are medical doctors who specialize in kidney care. They commonly treat people with chronic kidney disease (CKD),polycystic kidney disease (PKD),acute renal failure,cancer of the kidneys and kidney stones and those on dialysis.