Category Archives: Lifestyle
Changing to a Plant-Based Diet
The term “plant-based” eating does not yet have a strict definition and may cause confusion among health-focused consumers. In fact, there are many other terms…
Continue Reading »6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Winter
Colds, viruses, and germs seem to thrive during the winter months. We see more people sniffling, and sneezing and complaining of not feeling well. For patients…
Continue Reading »Preventing Hospitalizations and Readmissions
Let’s be honest: no one enjoys getting sick or going to the hospital. Whether you’re there for a medical emergency, scheduled procedure or worried about…
Continue Reading »Home Dialysis May Offer More Flexible Kidney Diet
Choosing home dialysis often means a more flexible kidney diet. This is because home dialysis therapies are performed more frequently than in-center hemodialysis therapy. Peritoneal…
Continue Reading »Kidney Transplant Preparation
Getting ready for a kidney transplant? Transplant is a gift of life. You definitely want to be prepared for when the time arrives. Both late stage chronic…
Continue Reading »Making Meal Prep Work for You
If you’re a fan of using food blogs or social media to find recipes, it’s likely you’ve come across the idea of meal prep. What…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is thought to be the first cheese to be made in America. It has become more popular recently as a lower calorie and…
Continue Reading »Activity and Fluid Intake during Warm Months
Keeping active is part of a healthy lifestyle that can promote cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and help control weight. However, with the warm weather just…
Continue Reading »The Mediterranean Lifestyle and CKD
Unlike many current diet plans, the Mediterranean diet was not invented, but discovered. It has been not only a diet, but also a lifestyle followed…
Continue Reading »Healing Foods: A Spotlight on Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha
You may be aware of the concept of “food is medicine”. This is the idea that certain foods may have the power to nourish and…
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