Do you get excited a the mention of this season’s football schedule? Or do you attend the game events mainly for the social opportunities? Regardless…

Cooking in the summer heat is no easy task. Most of us are looking for simple recipes and summer meals that don’t involve turning on…

When your kidneys are no longer able to remove extra fluid from the body water builds up causing edema, water weight gain and shortness of…

Kidney patients miss cheese. Bottom line. I work with dialysis patients every day and we talk about cheese A LOT. It is often limited on…

Something called a “thirst drive” is designed into our human bodies. This is the sensation that kicks in and tells us we need to drink…

Summer is in full swing! The sunny days and warm nights make this time of year perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, barbeques and cookouts. Knowing…

Red, White and Blue Pie is a great treat low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Light and fluffy, this pie is great for all occasions….

For most individuals, radishes are the crispy root vegetable occasionally found on a garden salad. However, the radish has the potential to be so much…

Pasta is an excellent low-phosphorus and low-potassium choice when following a kidney diet. However, it is important for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease…

Summer is finally here! For many of us this means it’s time for day trips to local attractions, relaxing days at the beach, camping or…