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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…
Continue Reading »Zinc Deficiency and Dialysis: Causes and Signs
Zinc is a mineral with several important roles in the human body. It aids in immunity, wound healing, protein synthesis, and helps maintain sense of taste…
Continue Reading »Mindful Eating During the Holidays
There is no doubt that food is a major component of the holiday season. Holiday foods can inspire joy and bring people together. Holiday traditions…
Continue Reading »Holiday Season Weight Management
The holidays are a time that brings joy to many people. It may also be a time for weight management measures. A sense of dread…
Continue Reading »Dining Out Successfully at Mongolian Grill
My next dining out adventure takes me to bd’s Mongolian Grill. It is a unique franchise restaurant where you actually have the ability to pick…
Continue Reading »Managing Diabetes and Peritoneal Dialysis
I work with many patients who have diabetes and who get their dialysis through peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments. Peritoneal dialysis is one of the treatment…
Continue Reading »Kidney-Friendly Recipe Review: Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge
Have you been looking for a low phosphorus chocolate fix? Well, Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge might be a great option for you! Many of the patients…
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