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  • Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 1

    Traditionally, plant-based diets have been considered the wrong choice for some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to their high potassium content. However, recent studies show plant-based diets may slow the progression of kidney disease and have other benefits for overall health.1 In this first part of a two-part series, we’ll discuss benefits of […]

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  • Treating High Blood Pressure When You Have Kidney Disease

    High blood pressure is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease, which leads to kidney failure or end stage renal disease and the need for dialysis. High blood pressure medicines may help protect kidneys and may even be given to kidney patients who do not have high blood pressure.

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  • Videos

    From kidney-friendly recipes to diet and nutrition education, watch an array of DaVita videos to help you understand how you can eat well with kidney disease.

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  • 5 Fiber-ful Bean Dishes

    DaVita dietitians put together these bean and pea-packed recipes to help keep you full.

  • The Spicy Frittata

    Your attention, please: Presenting DaVita’s high-quality protein, low-calorie, all-in-one, main-dish recipe: The Spicy Frittata. Low potassium vegetables and lower-phosphorus egg whites make this recipe a dialysis diet winner.

  • Pork Dumplings

    Homemade Pork Dumplings are fun to make, plus there’s plenty to feed a crowd or freeze for later.

  • What Is Hemodialysis?

    Hemodialysis is a dialysis treatment option for people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) that has progressed to end stage renal disease (ESRD),or kidney failure,and need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive.

  • Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

    Do you dread what the holidays will do to your dialysis diet? Here’s a full renal-friendly Thanksgiving menu plan,a complete grocery list (to make life easier),plus recipes for a four-course meal from appetizers to dessert. Prepare and eat up,it’s good for you.

  • 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Kitchen

    As the weather begins to warm up, now is the perfect time to give your kitchen—and your diet—a kidney-friendly makeover.