Holidays are filled with family get-togethers and also the temptation to consume unhealthy foods. Holiday appetizers can be a main source of carbohydrates (carbs), adding extra…

This week we’re revisiting a previous Thanksgiving post from November 26, 2014. These tips and kidney-friendly recipes may help you stay on track this Thanksgiving. Happy…

With Thanksgiving Day fast approaching it’s time to start planning holiday food for upcoming events. Whether you are planning for guests,  a potluck or bringing…

Happy Halloween! Autumn is filled with colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin—as decorations and in foods. Pumpkin, notoriously touted as a higher potassium food, is…

Labor Day, also known as the “workingman’s holiday,” is a U.S. holiday that honors American workers.1 For many Americans, the first Monday in September is filled with picnics…

Are you staying home on Independence Day this year? With July 4th falling on a Wednesday, many people may decide to stay close to home….

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer. The hot and sunny days to come mean cookouts, summer socials and potlucks galore. Here are…

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…

New Year’s Day is fast approaching. After the New Year brunch it’s time to take down the decorations, put away the holidays gifts and for…

We all celebrate different Christmas traditions. Some may spend time with their families on Christmas Eve. Yet others attend a Christmas morning mass. Still others…