Can your food choices really make a difference when it comes to inflammation? The answer is YES! The food choices you make will affect your body’s inflammatory…

Sometimes the idea of cooking from scratch can be pretty daunting. First you need the recipes, then you make a list, then there’s the shopping,…

March 9th is Registered Dietitian Day. Read on to learn why a dietitian is so important for people with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)…

Celebrate World Kidney Day on March 10th with DaVita’s latest cookbook “Today’s Kidney Diet:   International Flavors.” This collection of nine recipes from around the world includes…

For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD), dietitians are frequently asked if tea is allowed, especially hot tea during…

February brings Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is one sweet temptation associated with both. Often, dialysis patients are told to stay clear of…

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines released last week tell us that instead of focusing on single nutrients or foods in isolation, we should focus on eating patterns and,…

by guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride and is very…

So far February has been packed full of holidays and events. Super bowl XLIX, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Chinese New Year…

Cow’s milk is naturally high in protein and minerals. An 8-ounce cup of 1% low fat milk contains 8 grams protein, 366 mg potassium, 232…