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  • Protein and Your Peritoneal Dialysis Diet

    The peritoneal dialysis diet is different from the in-center hemodialysis diet and the home hemodialysis diet. One of the differences is that the peritoneal dialysis diet requires more protein. More specifically,it requires plenty of foods rich in high quality protein and low in phosphorous.

  • A Kidney-Friendly Diet High in Alkaline

    When you have kidney disease, it’s more difficult for your kidneys to remove acid from your blood. Because of that, a high-alkaline diet, one that is low in acidic foods, may help people with kidney disease balance their pH levels.

  • Seasonable Winter Produce for a Kidney Diet

    Food that's in season is more nutrient rich and flavorful, some of which are great for a kidney diet. Here are 17 types of produce that are best to eat during the winter months.

  • The Vegetarian Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease

    A vegetarian diet can be followed by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A DaVita renal dietitian reveals how chronic kidney disease patients can maintain a kidney-friendly, vegetarian diet.

  • Top 7 Pizzas for a Kidney Diet

    You’ll be shouting "Mamma Mia!" after eating a slice of one of the seven kidney-friendly pizzas from DaVita® dietitians. Crispy Tortilla Pizza, Mexican Chicken Pizza and Vegetarian Pizza are some of the "pies" you can prepare — now that’s amore!

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  • Whey Protein Powder and the Dialysis Diet

    Looking for more ways to add high-quality protein into your kidney diet? Why not whey? Whey protein is a great approach to getting the protein you need. DaVita® dietitian Tammy Sanders shows you the whey.

  • 5 Popcorn Recipes for a Kidney Diet

    Pop, pop, pop! Check out 5 kidney-friendly takes on popcorn, a snack food that is a favorite among people of all ages.

  • Latin American Cuisine | Diet and Nutrition

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  • Are Flexitarian Diets Kidney-Friendly?

    You may be asking, “What is a flexitarian diet?” Maybe you’ve gone through the fast-food drive-thru or your local grocery store to find plant-based food and menu items. Peoples’ interest in plant-based foods is influencing the food industry to offer more vegetarian alternatives. Maybe these food items have piqued your interest. Read on to learn […]

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  • Phosphorus Binders (Phosphate Binders) and the Dialysis Diet

    High levels of phosphorus in the blood can be dangerous for people with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The dialysis diet alone cannot control phosphorus. Phosphate binders prevent your body from absorbing phosphorus from the food you eat.