Eating a kidney-friendly diet is a challenge in itself, and doing so on a budget can make it more difficult. However, following both your diet…

For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis, you have probably heard your dietitian ask you over and over again, “How are you…

February is the month when we like to express love to that special person. It’s also National Heart Awareness month. So, why not make yourself…

Mashed, baked, roasted, boiled, fried…. These are just some of the ways this vegetable is enjoyed year-round. Popular and versatile, potatoes are a staple in…

Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in regulating the function of our muscles and nerves. It is a mineral that is…

The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the…

Is there anything better than a nice cup of coffee in the morning to start your day? There are so many ways to flavor your…

In Holiday Fluid Management: Part One we discussed target weight (TW) and interdialytic weight gains (IDWG). In part two, we will discuss ultrafiltration rate (UFR)…

It’s the holiday season, the time to celebrate our traditions, even if things are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These celebrations may…

What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1, discussed the acute phase after kidney transplant. Now we will go into the long-term phase. In the…