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Fluid Balance and Fruits & Vegetables
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on hemodialysis, it can be challenging to keep the body hydrated without becoming “fluid overloaded.” Drinking too…
Continue Reading »New Ways to Cook Food: Air Fryer vs. Instant Pot®
There are always new kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier and hopefully healthier. Two newer popular appliances are the air fryer and Instant Pot®, or…
Continue Reading »Potential Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds which are believed to be from Central America. The seeds have been a part of people’s diets…
Continue Reading »4 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Rest
Does this sound familiar? Your alarm clock rings and you say to yourself, “What? Already?” Once again, you wake up just as tired as when…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Green Beans
Green bean, also known as string bean or snap bean, is a household staple across the country. Green bean casseroles are often enjoyed as part…
Continue Reading »Flavor Fatigue Setting In? Sauce it Up
Chicken again? Has your initial determination to make dietary changes started to falter? Perhaps your once “go-to” meals have gradually become flat and boring. Flavor fatigue is…
Continue Reading »Flavor Fatigue Setting In? Sauce It Up!
Chicken again? Has your initial determination to make dietary changes started to falter? Perhaps your once “go-to” meals have gradually become flat and boring. Flavor fatigue is…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a misunderstood staple of American and international cuisine. While mushrooms are often classified by many as vegetables, and known as the “meat” of…
Continue Reading »Back to Basics: Increasing Protein Intake on Dialysis
Protein is an important nutrient that can help our bodies fight off infection, heal wounds, build muscles and increase energy. It is especially important for…
Continue Reading »Kidney-Friendly Halloween Treats
Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and candy! The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Halloween is all the candy. If you are following…
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