Having options when it comes to what to drink is important. If you’re limiting your phosphorus intake, you likely have heard from your dietitian to…

March brings several reasons to celebrate health and to enjoy healthy meals. As the snow melts and the heavy rains subside, spring flowers and vegetables…

Looking for a more kidney-friendly and versatile legume? Green peas have a long history of being a scrumptious and highly nutritious food. Green peas have…

Patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at an increased risk for malnutrition (1). Many find that dietary restrictions…

Having a special renal diet where you will eat differently than the rest of the family can feel isolating for a person with chronic kidney…

Cooler weather is here and what better way to start the morning than with a warm and wonderful bowl of hot cereal? Oatmeal is a popular…

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…

There’s no denying it—a vegetarian-style eating plan is getting lots of attention these days. In the kidney community, today’s kidney diet has triggered a change…

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…