5 Tips for Sticking to a Grocery Budget

Like many people, you may be looking for ways to keep food and grocery costs down. Along with that, you may need to stick to…

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4th of July Treats, Recipes & Menus

Happy Independence Day! What a great day to celebrate America and the greatness of our democracy. Gathering with family and friends is even more special…

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Food Facts Friday: Tomatillos

When grocery shopping, have you ever noticed a small round produce that’s covered by a paper-like wrapper? I’m not talking about an onion, which is…

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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Cooking on a Budget

There’s no doubt about it—food prices have gone up over the past year, and many of us are watching our food budget more closely. The…

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Nutrition Facts Food Label: What’s New

Reviewing the potassium, phosphorus, sodium and overall nutritional value of a food can be useful when making choices about what to eat for a kidney…

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Making Homemade Salad Dressing

Are salads a healthy choice or a diet disaster? When I was in junior high school, our school cafeteria had a salad bar. The salad…

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Back to Basics: Sodium Intake, Why is it Important?

Sodium is a mineral that either occurs naturally in foods or is added during manufacturing. Most people consume more sodium than is needed in their…

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Home Dialysis Myths

Deciding with your doctor what mode of dialysis best suits your clinical needs and lifestyle can feel daunting. The idea of performing dialysis at home…

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5 Tips to Lower Phosphorus Levels

Phosphorus is a mineral in the body that helps build strong bones, aids in metabolism, and helps muscles and nerves function properly. The kidneys and…

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Some Like It Hot: Tips for Flavoring with Hot Sauce

Hot sauce is a go-to flavor enhancer for some of our favorite foods and is a great choice to replace tomato-based sauces and salsas that…

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