Category Archives: Diet Management
The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your Heart
If you are a chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis patient, the term “diet” probably makes you cringe! PLEASE, don’t stop reading yet! I want…
Continue Reading »New Nutrition Facts Label: Must Know Facts
It has been a really long time since the Nutrition Facts Label received an update. In fact, it has not changed since the launch in…
Continue Reading »Dietary Protein, BUN and Creatinine: What's the Connection?
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…
Continue Reading »Renal Diet Apps: Which One Should I Use?
The number of people owning a smartphone continues to grow. With this growth there has been an increase in the development of health-related mobile applications (apps)….
Continue Reading »Today's Kidney Diet Best Breakfast Recipes Cookbook
It’s not just a saying. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A healthy breakfast helps energize and nourish you. Also, it…
Continue Reading »Zinc Deficiency and Dialysis: Causes and Signs
Zinc is a mineral with several important roles in the human body. It aids in immunity, wound healing, protein synthesis, and helps maintain sense of taste…
Continue Reading »Food for Thought: Eating with Friends and Family
Family dinners. Birthday parties. Summer picnics. Social gatherings. Holiday events. All involve eating. Have you been caught in a situation where you couldn’t enjoy yourself…
Continue Reading »Holiday Season Weight Management
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…
Continue Reading »Fast and Home-Made for the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is here and the race is on to find the best gift and closest parking spot. It is…
Continue Reading »Dining Out Successfully at Mongolian Grill
My next dining out adventure takes me to bd’s Mongolian Grill. It is a unique franchise restaurant where you actually have the ability to pick…
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