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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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Italian-Style Shredded Beef
Old-fashioned, slow-simmered comfort food is a great way to describe this kidney-friendly recipe for Italian-Style Shredded Beef, by DaVita renal dietitian, Connie from Virginia.
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Fatty Liver and Kidney Disease Primer
What is Fatty Liver? While you may have heard that too much alcohol can lead to liver problems, you might be less familiar with another leading cause of liver disease that affects an estimated 24% of adults in the United States—nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases […]
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Phosphorus
Description of phosphorus.
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When Potassium Level is Low
Potassium is an important mineral that every human body needs for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. This is why having a low potassium level can be as dangerous as having a high one. The acceptable potassium range in our blood is: 3.5 mg/dl-5.5 mg/dl. When […]
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Digging Into the Dialysis Diet When You Have Kidney Failure
There are two things to know about the dialysis diet: First, it’s different from the food choices you may already be making and second, try not to make too many changes at once. Some people with kidney failure who are on the dialysis diet (also known as a kidney diet) start out focusing on what […]
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Seven Kidney Diet Foods to Fight Winter-Time Blues
Fight the winter-time blues with these seven kidney diet foods.
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4-Day Kidney Diet Menu for a Busy Holiday Season
The holidays can be busy, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your kidney diet. Here is a four-day menu to help you get through the holiday season.
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Game Day Favorites When You’re on a Kidney Diet
What’s better than sitting down to enjoy your favorite team play? Your favorite snacks! Traditional snacks are often loaded with salt, which can increase thirst and even blood pressure. Instead, try our favorite game-day recipes, from Buffalo Wings to Fiesta Rollups—each one has less than 140 mg of sodium per serving and makes a yummy choice for your kidney diet.
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7 Warm Kidney Diet Dinners for Cold Winter Nights
What’s better on a cold winter’s night than a warm, homemade meal? This collection of hearty one-dish kidney diet recipes — from Beef and Barley Stew to Veggie Strata — can make everyone feel a bit cozy.