Potassium is an important mineral to the body. We need enough potassium to keep our muscles and nerves working properly. However, too much potassium in…

You are out running errands or you are at work and didn’t bring your lunch. Now you need a quick meal. You go to a…

Dialysis can be tough on family dinnertime, especially when you want quick meals. Treatment schedules may make achieving a sit down family meal hard. When…

The New Year is a great time to reflect on ways to improve health. So often New Year’s resolutions include a vow to lose weight…

Dietitians frequently explore new foods looking for suitable swaps to reduce sodium in the foods their patients are choosing. Condiments can contribute extra sodium to…

When you think of malnutrition, you probably think of a condition caused by a lack of food…starvation. Malnutrition in this form does exist worldwide. However,…

What food is found in three out of four American households, loved by children and adults alike, a great source of protein, and also surprisingly…

Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed year round. It is delicious both raw and cooked, as a snack, appetizer, or part of…

Milk and other dairy products including yogurt and cheese, contain potassium and phosphorus. A person with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may need to limit their…

When the seasons change from summer to fall I look forward to cooler days, the  rustling sound of brightly colored leaves, and cooking comforting foods. This…