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Smart Kidney Diet Choices for Social Gatherings
Holidays, backyard barbecues and even casual family gatherings—there are ways to be the life of the party and still stay true to a healthy kidney diet when you’re on dialysis. Here are seven tips from DaVita® dietitian Maria Stasios to help you enjoy these events and stay healthy, too.
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13 Awesome Apple Recipes for a Kidney Diet
Snacking on crisp, raw apples is great for your kidney diet, but adding the awesome fruit to your meals is bound to perk up your usual menu. Bake a batch of “An Apple a Day” Muffins, whip up some Apple Cranberry Slaw or make a main dish of Apple Spice Pork Chops. Take your pick—there are 13 apple-licious recipes in this collection!
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Kidney-Friendly Foods to Correct Hypoglycemia
What is hypoglycemia? The American Diabetes Association defines hypoglycemia as a low blood sugar (also called blood glucose) that requires action to bring it up to your goal range.1 Symptoms of hypoglycemia often happen suddenly and can include shakiness, sweating, weakness or fatigue, dizziness and blurred vision. You may also experience a fast heartbeat, headache, […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet: Fast Food Favorites Cookbook
Do you ever get fast food cravings? Fast food can be so convenient, but it’s not so healthy. Many fast foods are high in added phosphorus and potassium, sodium and fat. Now you can satisfy those cravings and enjoy your favorite fast food flavors at home — kidney-friendly style! The latest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, Fast Food Favorites, is packed with delicious, easy-to-make recipes that recreate your favorite fast food meals with […]
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Legumes: A Plant-Based Protein Powerhouse
What is a legume? Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seeds of these plants. Legumes include beans, lentils and peas, and are a diet staple in many cultures around the world. These gluten-free plant-based meat alternatives have a lot to offer! They are typically a less expensive source of protein, […]
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Lowering Potassium in Potatoes
People on a low-potassium kidney diet or renal diet often have to limit the amount of potassium in the foods they eat. One way of doing this is to leach or boil potatoes to reduce their potassium content. Recent research suggests cutting up potatoes and boiling or soaking them removes the most potassium which is important for people with chronic kidney disease.
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Diet and Safety Tips from DaVita Dietitians
Emergencies can disrupt everyday life and present unique challenges to health, transportation, and/or access to food and medications. Find guidance in these diet and safety tips from DaVita dietitians.
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Super Bowl® Finger Foods for the Kidney Diet
Get ready for some finger-lickin' and kidney-friendly foods for Super Bowl® XLIX. Build a flavorful menu with our list of recipes, ranging from Buffalo Wings and Island Shrimp Slaw to Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs and Wonton Quiche Minis. These yummy recipes are perfect for an afternoon of watching the biggest football game of the year.
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Make-Ahead Kidney Diet Meal Ideas for the Holidays
Who has time to eat right when the holiday rush is upon us? You do! Don’t let shopping and decorating derail you from eating well or skipping a meal. Get a head start by cooking make-ahead kidney-friendly meals during this busy time.
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16 Tasty Halloween Recipes for a Kidney-Friendly Diet
Trick or treat? We choose “treat” every time! DaVita gives you a reason to throw a Halloween party with this collection of 16 tasty recipes made especially for the kidney diet.