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Using a Pressure Cooker to Reduce Phosphorus
Pressure cookers have been around for some time, but many people do not use this fantastic appliance. There may be a good reason for those in the renal community to rethink pressure cooking. A study published in 2015 “The Effect of Various Boiling Conditions on Reduction of Phosphorus and Protein in Meat” showed that phosphorus content of beef […]
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Beans and Peas in Your Kidney Diet
Eating beans and peas was never smooth sailing for my patients on dialysis because of the high phosphorus and potassium content. Most of them grew up eating a variety of legumes as part of their regular meals. Yet it is quite unimaginable for some patients to avoid beans and peas completely. And why should they? Half a cup […]
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How You Can Bring Quality to Your Care
Good quality healthcare takes a team. You may have heard the words "the best way to feel better during dialysis and at home is to partner with your healthcare team." Do you know who the center of your healthcare team is? YOU! Yes, you have a team of experts at the clinic that can help guide you in […]
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#1 Reason To See A Dietitian When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
March 9th is Registered Dietitian Day. Read on to learn why a dietitian is so important for people with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is confusing, diets are confusing, the media is confusing, anything that involves changing your nutrition habits for CKD is confusing! Let’s face it, we are bombarded with information on a […]
