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  • Health Benefits of Flaxseed

    Flaxseed, flax meal, ground flaxseed … what’s the difference? Flaxseed, when eaten whole, is not fully digested by our digestive tract and may pass through whole. This means our body is not getting the healthful benefits contained within the flaxseed. Milled = Ground = Flax Meal To get the healthful benefits inside the flaxseed, it […]

    Flaxseed spilling from a jar on to a wooden table with a spoon beside the jar.

  • Five Crunchy Snack Mixes for the Kidney Diet

    Looking to “mix up” your usual kidney-friendly snack choices? DaVita® dietitians compiled five delicious snack mixes—from Honey-Maple Trail Mix to Sugar and Spice Popcorn—that will definitely pack a crunch.

  • 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.

  • Red, White & Blue Recipes for a Kidney Diet

    Fireworks, Old Glory and backyard barbeques—that’s what Independence Day is all about. This year, consider decorating your kitchen table with red, white and blue recipes. All 11 of them are tasty, kidney-friendly and perfect for a July day.

    Red White And Blue Pie

  • 8 Heart Healthy Meals for a Kidney Diet

    February is National Heart Month. When following a kidney-friendly diet, it can be easy to forget to also eat heart-healthy foods. Here are a few unique kidney- and heart-friendly recipes to try this month. Hopefully they’ll become regulars in your recipe rotation!

    Chickpea Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce

  • In-Center Nocturnal Dialysis and Your Kidney Diet

    In-center nocturnal dialysis patients may have different nutritional concerns than traditional hemodialysis patients. In-center nocturnal dialysis patients should work with their renal dietitians to make sure they get the nutrition they need to feel their best. This may include monitoring their phosphorus intake,weight and overall appetite.

  • 6 Simple Shrimp Recipes for a Kidney Diet

    Although shrimp has more cholesterol than other seafood, the amount is still reasonable for a kidney diet. Work these six delicious shrimp recipes into your kidney-friendly diet.

  • Dialysis Diet Differences: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis

    Not all dialysis diets are the same. Discover how hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis diets can differ while sharing the same concepts.

  • Top 5 Tailgating Eats for the Kidney Diet

    You can’t fully enjoy a tailgate party without some yummy food staples. Serve the sports fans in your life kidney-friendly appetizers such as Are You Kidding Me Artichoke Dip and Blazing Buffalo Chicken Dip—we have five recipes that are worthy of a trophy!

  • 10 Resources to Follow a Kidney-Friendly Diet

    Following a kidney diet can make a big difference in managing your kidney disease. Use these resources to help you learn more about the kidney diet.