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Protein: How Much Should Dialysis Patients Eat?
Ever wonder how much protein you should eat when you’re on dialysis? Here is a guide from DaVita dietitians to help you understand how much is enough.
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Food Facts Friday: Frozen Dessert
What’s more refreshing on a hot summer afternoon than a frozen dessert? Whether you opt for an ice cream sundae, an ice pop, or a scoop of sherbet, a frozen dessert can fit into a kidney-friendly diet with some careful consideration. Read on to learn how to choose the best option for you. Frozen Dessert […]
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Your Nocturnal Dialysis Support Team
As you dialyze overnight in a DaVita center, your dedicated clinical team will be there to monitor your care and ensure that your treatment progresses smoothly while you sleep. With dialysis out of the way when you wake up, you’ll have the entire day to do as you please. Meet the members of your nocturnal dialysis care team.
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Hair, Nails and Chronic Kidney Disease
When a person has chronic kidney disease,he or she may experience changes in their hair and nails. A patient on dialysis who experiences hair and nail changes can learn what to do to help get them as healthy as possible.
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Travel
Three Tips for Traveling While on Dialysis Thanks to portable equipment and access to DaVita® dialysis centers nationwide, traveling on dialysis can be easier. It’s important to stay on top of your health while you travel. Take note of these three steps to help plan a successful, kidney-friendly trip: 1. Think ahead for mealtime and […]
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Breakfast Anyone?
Eating breakfast can have many positive effects on your health and well-being. In fact, studies show that overall diet quality is better among people who eat breakfast. Start your day off with a healthy blend of protein, fat and carbohydrates (mainly from whole foods) to help stabilize your blood sugar and reach protein, nutrient and […]
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Instant Pot Pulled Pork is easy to make. Simply combine ingredients with seasonings, set the timer and cook.
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Super Tender Chicken
Super tasty and super tender, that’s the best way to describe this kidney-friendly recipe from DaVita renal dietitian Janis’s neighbor Vona. Super Tender Chicken can easily become one of your weekly favorites.
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Creamy Baked Fish
DaVita renal dietitian Barbara from Arizona shares her fabulous kidney-friendly recipe for Creamy Baked Fish. Low-fat haddock is an excellent source of protein, and Barbara’s recipe includes a creamy sauce to make it thoroughly delicious.
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Turkey Stuffed Cabbage
Sticking to a kidney diet isn’t easy. But limiting phosphorus, potassium and sodium doesn’t mean you have to limit flavor. DaVita renal dietitian, Sara from California, knows how to whip up a tasty, kidney-friendly meal and you can too using her recipe for Turkey Stuffed Cabbage.