Digestive health is often compromised for dialysis patients. Common issues that can pop up include malnutrition and gastrointestinal symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, indigestion,…

It is not a big secret that most of us eat way too much salt. It’s not just individuals with kidney disease who need to…

Baseball season is officially underway and if you’re planning on trekking it out to your favorite ballpark sometime this season, be prepared to face a lot of…

Can your food choices really make a difference when it comes to inflammation? The answer is YES! The food choices you make will affect your body’s inflammatory…

For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD), dietitians are frequently asked if tea is allowed, especially hot tea during…

February brings Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day. Chocolate is one sweet temptation associated with both. Often, dialysis patients are told to stay clear of…

How tired are you of hearing about EGGS? The perfect protein; an easy snack; seventy-five ways to prepare an egg; Eggs, Eggs, EGGS! Even if…

Revisiting this post from 2013 and wanted to share with you again. Yesterday a  farmer friend delivered a fresh pumpkin to my mom’s front porch….

by guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride and is very…