“Oh I don’t add salt to my food” is something registered dietitians hear often when talking to people about lower sodium or limiting their salt…

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients are usually able to have a less restrictive meal plan than those on hemodialysis (HD). This is due to doing treatments…

Summertime is here and full of fresh fruit and vegetable choices. While these fresh foods are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, some produce choices…

The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the wonderful things about corn is all the different ways it can be…

July is National Blueberry Month! Add blueberries to your menu. Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy delicious, fresh, seasonal produce. Naturally low…

Following a kidney diet takes education, diet tools and resources, and help from family and healthcare teams. Learning more about the “whys” of the diet…

One interesting fact about eggplant is that it is a berry and not considered a vegetable. This purple veggie is also known as aubergine, garden…

There is no question that managing your diet during late stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming. Depending on the stage of your kidney…

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…

With warmer weather at hand sometimes I want to make a delicious yet light and simple meal without turning on the stove. Hearty colorful salads come…