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Baked Pork Chops
Baked Pork Chops is a delicious dish for your kidney-friendly diet.
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Mrs. B’s Pierogies
Mrs. B’s Pierogies are a fun and delicious dish for a kidney-friendly diet.
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What is creatinine?
Creatinine is a by-product of normal muscle contractions, which becomes a chemical waste product filtered from the blood through the kidneys. High levels of creatinine in the bloodstream and urine can be an indicator of kidney disease.
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Food Facts Friday: White Rice
Some people may think white rice is as boring as it looks. But hidden away in the back of your pantry is an important staple for many cultures. In fact, people started eating rice as early as 2500 B.C. It was even added to the mortar used to hold together the Great Wall of China! […]
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How Do I Get Dialysis?
How do I get dialysis? Learn about your dialysis options and how it all works.
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Your Emotions and Chronic Kidney Disease
Paying attention to and caring for your emotional health plays a big part in your total well-being. Having chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents some unique issues,but there are many opportunities to work through your emotions and feel your best.
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Slowing Progression of Early Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 1 in every 7 adults (1). That’s 37 million people in the United States — and 90% of those affected do not even know they have it. CKD is defined as a gradual loss of kidney function over time. There are five stages of the disease. Stages 1 and […]
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Berries Napoleon
Indulge your sweet tooth on the renal diet with Berries Napoleon, a simple, delicious dessert from renal dietitian Marie from Colorado. On its own or paired with an elegant meal, this low potassium dessert is perfect for the kidney diet.
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What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients on dialysis must follow a special diet. But what happens after a kidney transplant? Is a special diet still needed? The short answer is yes, but it is often less restrictive than a CKD or dialysis diet. AcutePost-Transplant Phase Nutrition The acute transplant phase is the period […]
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Home Dialysis
What is home dialysis? Home dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that lets you dialyze at home. This at-home treatment has many potential benefits, such as a more flexible treatment schedule compared to going to a dialysis center, a less restrictive diet and improved health outcomes. There are two main types of home dialysis: […]