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Food Facts Friday: The Incredible Eggplant
One interesting fact about eggplant is that it is a berry and not considered a vegetable. This purple veggie is also known as aubergine, garden…
Continue Reading »Peritoneal Dialysis Travel Tips
It’s summer time! In some places, like Houston where I live it’s been like summer since early May! This is the time to plan ahead for…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used topically for many years. Recently there has been interest in drinking aloe vera. Products such as aloe juice and aloe…
Continue Reading »Hungry? Grab a Kidney-Friendly Crunchy Snack
Anyone with a craving for a flavor packed crunchy snack? DaVita has snack ideas that are kidney friendly and delicious. To help get you started, check out…
Continue Reading »Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal replacement therapy. There may be changes to…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Asparagus
Asparagus is a great choice for people following a kidney-friendly diet because it is low in potassium and can be easily prepared a variety of…
Continue Reading »Cooking Tips for Dialysis Patient Caregivers
Let’s face it, caring for a loved one with a chronic disease is challenging. There is a variety of medications to keep in order. Doctors…
Continue Reading »Energy Drinks and the Kidney Diet
Kidney patients looking for an energy boost may wonder if including energy drinks in their kidney diet is acceptable. Read on to learn important considerations….
Continue Reading »Dining out Successfully at Mitchell’s Fish Market
I recently went to Mitchell’s Fish Market in Livonia, Michigan. Mitchell’s is known for having high quality seafood options. At restaurants that specialize in seafood,…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Strawberries
Springtime means the arrival of delicious, juicy bright red strawberries. For those following a low potassium kidney diet, this is great news. Health Benefits of…
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