All posts by Joanna Foley, RD

Joanna is a registered dietitian practicing over 3 years, with experience in both the acute care and outpatient environments. She is passionate about promoting behavior change to help individuals achieve higher quality of life by adopting healthier habits. Joanna believes that food truly is the best medicine. In her free time Joanna enjoys experimenting with new recipes, traveling the world with her husband, and running half marathons.

Update on Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives

Posted June 18, 2018 in Diet Management, Lifestyle, Tags: Artificial sweeteners, aspartame, honey, maple syrup, natural, splenda, stevia, sugar by Joanna Foley, RD.

In the past 50 years, the use of artificial sweeteners has skyrocketed. Instead of seeing a sugar bowl at restaurants and coffee shops, we now…

Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Foods and the Kidney Diet

Posted April 3, 2018 in FAQ, Featured Post, News, Tags: anti-inflamatory, antioxidants, apples, bell peppers, berries, cabbage, carrots, free radical, garlic, inflammation, kidney friendly foods, nuts, olive oil, plum, salmon by Joanna Foley, RD.

When plants are eaten we actually ingest the plant’s immune system. Our bodies benefit from some of the compounds in plant foods. Learn more about…

Dietary Protein, BUN and Creatinine: What's the Connection?

Posted January 30, 2018 in Diet Management, FAQ, Tags: bun, CKD, Creatinine, GFR, kidney failure, kidney function, low protein diet, protein, protein restriction, stages of kidney failure by Joanna Foley, RD.

If you have been told you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may be familiar with the lab values BUN and creatinine. BUN stands for…

New Year Goals: More than a Resolution

Posted December 27, 2017 in Holiday Meal Planning, Tags: goal setting, holidays, New Year, New Year goals, New Year's resolutions, resolutions by Joanna Foley, RD.

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…

Holiday Season Weight Management

Posted December 7, 2017 in Diet Management, Holiday Meal Planning, Tips, Tags: goal, healthy recipes, holidays, mindful eating, New Year, weight management by Joanna Foley, RD.

The holidays are a time that brings joy to many people. It may also be a time for weight management measures. A sense of dread…

Spicing up Fall Foods with Healthy Spices

Posted November 9, 2017 in Tips, Tags: anti-inflammatory spices, cinnamon, Fall, garlic, ginger, recipe, sodium-free, spice supplements, spices, turmeric by Joanna Foley, RD.

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…

Prebiotics and Dialysis: What You Need to Know

Posted September 18, 2017 in FAQ, Featured Post, Tags: fiber, gut health, inflammation, prebiotic foods, prebiotic sources, prebiotic supplements, prebiotics, probiotics by Joanna Foley, RD.

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…

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All posts by Joanna Foley, RD

Update on Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives

Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Foods and the Kidney Diet

Dietary Protein, BUN and Creatinine: What's the Connection?

New Year Goals: More than a Resolution

Holiday Season Weight Management

Spicing up Fall Foods with Healthy Spices

Prebiotics and Dialysis: What You Need to Know

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