Category Archives: Diet Management
Melons and the Kidney Diet: Best Choices
Melons are a juicy treat in the summer, but you need to be aware of the potassium and fluid content if you are on a…
Continue Reading »What is all the Fuss about Phosphorus?
Imagine this. It is time to review your monthly dialysis nutrition lab report with your dietitian. She tells you that your phosphorus level is high….
Continue Reading »A 4th of July Freedom Menu
Happy 4th of July! No matter the holiday, most of us are always excited to have a day for gathering with our family and friends….
Continue Reading »Feeling Itchy with Fishy Phosphorus
Recently during dialysis rounds, a patient who diligently follows his diet and takes his medication as prescribed mentioned to me he was having extreme itching….
Continue Reading »Low Potassium Early Spring Vegetables
Spring gardens bring an abundance of fresh early spring vegetables to grocery stores and farmer’s markets. Grab your favorite bag and enjoy shopping for this…
Continue Reading »Fighting Phosphorus with Kidney-Friendly Mac & Cheese Recipes
Macaroni and cheese is a family favorite! It is a comfort food that many have grown up on, and continues to be a go-to food….
Continue Reading »Going Mediterranean on Your Kidney Diet
One of the hottest diet topics over the last few years has been the Mediterranean Diet. In fact, May has been designated as International Mediterranean…
Continue Reading »Kidney-Friendly Healthy Snack Options: New and Improved!
Who doesn’t love to snack? Snacking keeps me energized and feeling good throughout the day! Finding tasty, healthy snack options can be more difficult for a…
Continue Reading »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…
Continue Reading »Kidney-Friendly Diet: Can it Slow Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Have you heard? Making changes within your diet can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may have some confusion about what…
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