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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…
Continue Reading »Ancient Grains in Today’s Kidney Diet
There is confusion around whole grains and ancient grains in the kidney diet. The reason is changes in renal diet goals and guidelines. Read on…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Carrots in the Kidney Diet
Today is the launch of our new blog series, Food Fact Friday, and our first topic is carrots. Carrots contain a moderate amount of potassium…
Continue Reading »Easy Kidney-Friendly Casseroles
Casseroles are the go-to dish for gatherings, special events, and easy meals. They are simple to prepare and reheat well, making them perfect for busy…
Continue Reading »Phosphorus Update: And You Thought Dark Colas were Bad News
So you’ve been avoiding dark colas to help manage your serum phosphorus level. Yet, you are still struggling to keep it in goal range. Well,…
Continue Reading »Vegetarian Primer for the Kidney Diet
Are you familiar with the term, “Plant-Based Diet”? Or maybe you’ve heard of the “Vegetarian Diet”? Have you struggled with combining a vegetarian diet with…
Continue Reading »Sticking to a Fluid Limit when Dining Out
A limit on the amount of fluid you drink is sometimes required when the kidneys aren’t working as they should. A fluid limit helps to…
Continue Reading »The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your Heart
If you are a chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis patient, the term “diet” probably makes you cringe! PLEASE, don’t stop reading yet! I want…
Continue Reading »Slow Cooker Winter Warm-up Meals
A slow cooker is a versatile kitchen appliance that comes in a variety of sizes. Extra-small slow cookers hold 1-2 quarts; extra-large slow cookers hold…
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