Food Facts Friday: Oranges

Oranges are a juicy, slightly tart, but mostly sweet citrus fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants. But can they be a healthy part of a…

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Strengthen Bonds, One Meal at a Time

If you ask a child, “What was your favorite part of school today?”, a common response could be “lunch and recess.” Children usually enjoy the…

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Benefits of Oral Nutrition Supplements (ONS)

Being on dialysis means your body may need extra protein and sometimes more calories to stay strong. But it can be tough to eat well…

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Spice Things Up with the New Bold Flavors Cookbook

Following a kidney diet can be challenging, especially when it feels like you are giving up the foods you love. That’s why DaVita dietitians created…

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Weight Loss for Transplant (Part 2)

What happens when lifestyle changes like diet and exercise do not lead to significant weight loss? This approach was discussed in our previous “Weight Loss…

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Weight Loss for Transplant

As you may know, people living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) rely on dialysis treatments to live. However, dialysis is just one treatment option….

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Protein Pasta, Please!

What is protein pasta? Simply put, it is a pasta product that has enough plant protein sources to become a protein-dense food. This is a…

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Breakfast Anyone?

Eating breakfast can have many positive effects on your health and well-being. In fact, studies show that overall diet quality is better among people who…

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New Cookbook: Small Spaces Cooking

Meals can be challenging to prep when you don’t have a lot of space to work with. You may have a small apartment, small kitchen…

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“Why Do I Have to Limit Dairy?”

If you are on dialysis, you may be wondering why you must limit dairy. It is hard to make dietary changes, especially if you have…

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