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Go With Your Gut: CKD and Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic. Fermented foods such as kombucha, kimchi and kefir have become popular for their probiotic benefits and their role in gut health. But, why is gut health important? Well, we want our gut and digestive system to be healthy so that our body can absorb nutrients from the foods […]
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Probiotics for People on Dialysis
Gut health plays a huge role in how well the body’s immune system works. Poor gut health can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. It can also cause malnutrition and inflammation. People on dialysis are at an increased risk for poor gut health due to many different factors. Dialysis patients […]
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How Can a Renal Dietitian Help You?
If you’re new to kidney disease—and even if you’re not—you may not know the value a renal dietitian brings to the table in helping you manage your condition and feel your best. Here is a brief look at what a renal dietitian is and what one can do for you. What is a renal dietitian? […]
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Adding Flavor to Foods
Flavor: More than Salt There are so many great ways to add flavor to food: sauces, seasonings, marinades and herbs. Another common way to flavor food is by adding salt. Restaurants and food companies often add salt as a main source of flavor for their foods. Regular table salt contains sodium and for those with […]
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5 Tips to Prevent Malnutrition While on Dialysis
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis, you have probably heard your dietitian ask you over and over again, “How are you eating?” or, “How is your appetite?” Your dietitian might ask to look at your temples or under your eyes, touch your triceps, or ask to exam other parts of the […]
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7 Tips to Manage Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in regulating the function of our muscles and nerves. It is a mineral that is found in many different foods, and is especially high in certain fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat. People with kidney disease may need to manage potassium in their diet. […]
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Tips for Preventing Constipation
The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the patient, “How are your bowels doing? Are you having a bowel movement daily? You know, PD doesn’t only stand for peritoneal dialysis—it also stands for poop daily.” Of course, we […]
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Gift Ideas for Patients on Dialysis
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and isolating experience for many people. Dialysis patients, who already face many obstacles, may be experiencing extra challenges this season. As the pandemic continues to worsen, social distancing is still extremely important to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. So, how can […]
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What to Eat After Kidney Transplant, Part 2
What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1, discussed the acute phase after kidney transplant. Now we will go into the long-term phase. In the long-term phase, transplant recipients have the same nutrition recommendations as a healthy person.1 Calorie and protein needs are no longer increased as in the acute post-transplant phase. The main goals […]
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Potassium Control Tips for a Healthy Life
Why is Potassium Control Important? Potassium is a necessary nutrient that helps the heart and muscles function properly. However, too much potassium can be harmful to the body. For those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), potassium control is especially important. When CKD is present, especially advanced stages, the body has a more difficult time filtering […]
