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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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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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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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Grieving the Loss of a Loved One During a Pandemic
Grief is one of the strongest emotional experiences we have. When we lose someone, it can be a painful journey of feelings of loss and missing what was or could have been. COVID-19 (coronavirus) may be impacting the way we grieve the loss of a loved one. What’s different: What you can do: 1. Accept […]
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Kidney-Friendly Foods from India
DaVita® renal dietitians share kidney-friendly recipes with an Indian flare. Generally staple foods from India are high in phosphorus and potassium,but these dishes have been modified to fit into your chronic kidney disease dietary needs.
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Dense Deposit Disease
Dense deposit disease is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys.
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Vitamin D and Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D is necessary for good health,yet people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those who have end stage renal disease (ESRD) and are on dialysis may not be getting enough. Vitamin D is activated in the kidneys so those with kidney failure may need medicines to get their dose of vitamin D.
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Low-Phosphorus Holiday Treats: Desserts & Drinks
Share your delectable, low-phosphorus holiday desserts and drinks at your next gathering.
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Your Kidney Transplant Team
When you have end stage renal disease (ESRD) you may consider a kidney transplant as a treatment option. Talk to your nephrologist (kidney doctor) to see if you are a good candidate for a transplant. If the answer is yes, your doctor will refer you to a transplant center. The process of transplantation is complicated […]
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What Dialysis Can and Cannot Do
When people hear dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure they sometimes think dialysis can do everything a healthy kidney can do. Learn what dialysis can and can’t do and how medications work with dialysis to replace healthy kidney function.