Have you ever wished you could instantly peak at the nutrient content of a food while making weekly menus, grocery shopping or eating out on a kidney diet? The…

Did you read last week’s post on DaVita Dietitians Thanksgiving diet tips? There’s more. Check out our 2009 Kidney Diet Tips for Thanksgiving to get…

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people because it’s a time for family and friends to be together, plus all that great food. If you…

Halloween is the most FUN holiday. You can create a costume, dress up and act like any character you want; you get lots of candy and…

is an important topic for anyone with chronic kidney disease because knowing about phosphorus and controlling it can save your heart and bones, and extend…

New foods are constantly appearing in the market. My newest favorites are on the bread isle–thin bagels and thin buns. What a great idea–wish I…

Peas are eaten around the world. They come in many varieties–black-eyed peas (cow peas), chickpeas (garbanzo beans), green peas, pea pods, pigeon peas (red gram) and split…

If you have kidney disease or are at risk one question to ask yourself is “How much salt do you add in cooking or at the…

Do you ever wonder if a food fits into your kidney-friendly diet? Now you can take a quick look at thousands of foods by using…