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Dialyzer Reuse for Dialysis
Hemodialysis facilities follow strict guidelines for dialyzer reuse to ensure the safety of their patients who have chronic kidney disease and are at end stage renal disease which requires dialysis to stay alive.
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Today’s Kidney Diet: Plant-Based Eating Cookbook
Plant-based eating has recently become very popular. People have been talking about the health benefits of plants for decades, maybe even centuries. However, people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may feel unsure about plant-based eating. If you have CKD, you may be wondering, ‘Can these foods be incorporated into my kidney diet?’ The answer is: […]
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Top 7 Low Potassium Chilled Fruit Salads
Chill out with our top seven low-potassium fruit salads for a kidney diet. It may be hot outside, but you can keep cool with recipes such as Caramel Apple Salad or Festive Fruit Salad.
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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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Fresh Herb Cranberry Stuffing
When it comes to staying on your dialysis diet, the holidays can be a trying time. Here’s a tasty recipe from the DaVita renal dietitian team for kidney-friendly Fresh Herb Cranberry Stuffing.
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Santa Fe French Toast
The DaVita dietitian team offers this yummy dish for breakfast: Santa Fe French Toast. Top these tasty triangles with a variety of sweet treats to make a breakfast personalized just for your kidney diet.
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Anise and Orange Biscotti
Anise and Orange Biscotti is a kidney-friendly cookie low in sodium and phosphorus. It makes a great holiday treat but is simple enought for everyday. Try dipping this biscotti in your favorite kidney diet breakfast beverage.
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Homemade Almond Milk
Almond milk is a popular milk substitute, even for the kidney diet since the potassium and phosphorus content is low. Homemade Almond Milk is an even better choice because there are no calcium, phosphate or other additives and preservatives.
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Chik’n Noodle Soup
Chik’n Noodle Soup is a plant based, kidney-friendly alternative to traditional chicken noodle soup. It’s great for vegetarians or those looking for ways to add more plant-based protein to their diets.
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New Research on Dietary Potassium
Most people on dialysis are told to restrict their dietary potassium intake to prevent hyperkalemia, an elevated potassium level in the blood. Hyperkalemia can lead to arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. However, there are limited studies that focus on dietary potassium intake and hyperkalemia. A recent article in the Journal of Renal Nutrition studied dietary […]
