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Ancient Grains in Today’s Kidney Diet
There is confusion around whole grains and ancient grains in the kidney diet. The reason is changes in renal diet goals and guidelines. Read on to learn more about current kidney diet recommendations for grains. New Whole Grain Recommendations Up until the last several years, renal dietitians have recommended that people with chronic kidney disease […]
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Hyperglycemia and Diabetes in Adult Kidney Transplant
If you are considering a kidney transplant, or have already received one, there are some things you need to know. This blog post focuses on hyperglycemia and diabetes related to kidney transplant. Nutrition care for kidney transplant patients is a complex process. A transplant recipient’s nutritional status is impacted by many different things – appetite, weight, digestive […]
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Dietary Acid Load and High Alkaline Diet: Connection to Kidney Disease
The human body strives for perfect balance. Think about it–too much stress, too much food, not enough sleep, working or playing too much can all create imbalances. In the same way, the body strives for internal balance: balance of electrolytes like sodium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium; fluid balance; and balance of acid and base–the blood […]
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Vegetarian Primer for the Kidney Diet
Are you familiar with the term, "Plant-Based Diet"? Or maybe you’ve heard of the "Vegetarian Diet"? Have you struggled with combining a vegetarian diet with your dialysis diet? Individuals choose a plant-based (aka vegetarian) diet for a variety of personal, philosophical, health or religious reasons. The good thing about plant-based diets is that there is […]
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Patients
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) find that visiting a dietitian is a great source of help with diet and meal planning. I would like to tell you more about dietitians and the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) they provide. About Registered Dietitians A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food […]
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Basic Nutrition for Kidney Patients
Eating healthy is the first step in taking control of your wellbeing. But it can be very confusing at times to know what to do, especially with so many terms. So let’s focus on basic nutrition and see if we can break it down a little. When talking about basic nutrition, the following terms are […]
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The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your Heart
If you are a chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis patient, the term "diet" probably makes you cringe! PLEASE, don’t stop reading yet! I want to tell you about a diet that may have some good options for you. It’s the Mediterranean Diet–not really a diet. It is more of a “way of life” and it […]
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Love is in the Air: Kidney-Friendly Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your friends and family a little extra love. We often show love and kindness to one another through food or yummy sweet treats. This Valentine’s Day keep your valentine healthy and on-track while also showing your love and appreciation. Here’s a couple of safe and kidney-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas. Try […]
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Managing Diabetes and Peritoneal Dialysis
I work with many patients who have diabetes and who get their dialysis through peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments. Peritoneal dialysis is one of the treatment options a kidney doctor may prescribe. Some patients have experienced body weight gain almost immediately after starting PD. Some remain about the same weight as when they started their treatments. Other patients may […]
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Diabetes- and Kidney- Friendly Eating Vol 2
We understand following a special diet can be challenging, especially when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes. That’s why DaVita and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are proud to share this second edition of Today’s Kidney Diet: Diabetes- and Kidney-Friendly Eating. You’ll find classic comfort foods with a healthy twist, such as Veggie […]
