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Food Facts Friday: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used topically for many years. Recently there has been interest in drinking aloe vera. Products such as aloe juice and aloe water have been popping up on store shelves. These products have claims of improved digestion, weight loss, lowering blood glucose, improved skin, and a boost in immune function. Despite health […]
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Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal replacement therapy. There may be changes to blood cholesterol and fats after a kidney transplant. Transplant Considerations When a person receives a kidney transplant there are many things to consider, including nutrition care. A patient’s nutritional status […]
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Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis are at risk for anemia. Chronic anemia reduces overall quality of life. It also increases risk of hospitalization and death. Symptoms of Anemia Some of the symptoms of anemia that a person may experience include: Anemia Development The kidneys produce about 90% of all erythropoietin […]
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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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Spicing up Fall Foods with Healthy Spices
Fall has arrived, which means enjoying cooler weather, holidays, and comfort foods. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience these fall favorites, consider adding new spices to some of your favorite dishes, or experiment with new dishes. What’s so Special about Spices? Spices are made from seeds, fruits, roots, flowers, bark, or other plant […]
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Understanding Fluid Balance and Target Weight
Fluid balance is a big concern when your kidneys can no longer regulate fluids. Adhering to your fluid restriction is a difficult task, no doubt about it. And yet, following your fluid restriction is very important and can help you to avoid irreparable health hazards. Impact of Excess Fluid Excess fluid can cause swelling of […]
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Prebiotics and Dialysis: What You Need to Know
By now most people are familiar with the term "probiotic", yet many are less familiar with prebiotics. However, both are essential to intestinal health. Probiotics are a type of live bacteria that promotes healthy gut functioning. Prebiotic are what is necessary for a probiotic to be able to work properly. In other words, a prebiotic is the […]
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Dialysis Diet to Match Your Treatment Type
There is actually no single dialysis diet. Actually there are several different dialysis diets. Today, more than ever there are treatment options for people who need dialysis. Just as there are different types of dialysis treatments, the dialysis diet varies to match each treatment modality. The type and frequency of dialysis will impact your dialysis diet. […]
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Albumin: An Important Marker for Kidney Patients
What is albumin? Albumin is a type of protein in your blood. If you are a dialysis patient, it is one of the key blood levels in your monthly labs. It is a general indication of a patient’s well-being. A good level is 4.0 gm/dl or higher. Albumin is a marker that is helpful to your doctor […]
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Healthy Eating Tips to Celebrate National Dietitian Day
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to all the dietitians reading today’s post! Today is a celebration for healthy eating! DaVita dietitian Donna Roy interviewed a group of DaVita dietitians to share their healthy eating insights. March is National Nutrition Month®, a time when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Put Your Best […]
