Category Archives: Diet Management
Secrets for Success: Renal Diet Tips from Patients
Years ago, when I started working in dialysis, one of the first people I had the pleasure to meet was a gentleman who had been…
Continue Reading »Vitamins and Minerals for People with Kidney Disease
The need for vitamins and minerals can be met through diet for most healthy people. Kidney disease and the treatments for it can changes the…
Continue Reading »Frozen Desserts: Kidney-Friendly Summer Treats
Summer is finally here, time to enjoy the sun, beach and grilling. It’s hot outside and it’s time to cool off with some delicious frozen…
Continue Reading »What’s the Scoop on Whole Grains?
If you have been following a kidney diet for years you may be confused about the new trend towards including whole grains. In the past…
Continue Reading »NEW! Today’s Kidney Diet Summer Cooldown Cookbook
It’s time to chill from the summer heat and we have the perfect kitchen solution. The newest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, Summer Cooldown features recipes…
Continue Reading »10 Tips to Help Decrease Thirst
As someone who works with dialysis patients in Texas, the hot summer heat poses a huge challenge for many people needing to control their fluid…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Garbanzo Beans aka Chickpeas
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have been eaten in the Middle East for more than 10,000 years. They are a staple of Middle Eastern,…
Continue Reading »Beans Primer for Kidney Diets
Kidney, pinto, cranberry, black, and navy. What do these have in common? They are all types of beans! Beans, which are sometimes excluded from the…
Continue Reading »Getting Enough Protein on PD
As a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient you have likely discussed increasing your protein intake in your diet while you were getting your PD training or…
Continue Reading »Activity and Fluid Intake during Warm Months
Keeping active is part of a healthy lifestyle that can promote cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and help control weight. However, with the warm weather just…
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