Kidney Diet Information in Spanish

Are you looking for information on the chronic kidney disease diet or dialysis diet in Spanish? Check out: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/eatright/index.htm The above link is from the National…

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Kidney Friendly Foods – Blueberries

B is for … Blueberries Blueberries, like most other berries are low in potassium. One cup provides 112 mg potassium and 3.5 grams fiber. Sodium…

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Fluid calculation tips for dialysis patients following a fluid restriction

Following a dialysis diet fluid restriction is easier if a person has a plan to keep up with the amount of liquids consumed each day….

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Vinegar: an ideal seasoning for kidney diets

Vinegar is produced by bacteria that convert alcohol in fermented liquids into acetic acid, the ingredient responsible for the sour taste of vinegar. Some vinegar…

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Egg whites for a dialysis diet

Egg whites are an excellent source or high quality protein for the dialysis diet. Egg whites are very low in phosphorus (5 mg per egg…

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Citrus zest to intensify flavor

  Add extra flavor to your next kidney diet dish by adding zest from lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit. Zest is the colored portion of…

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Liquid low cholesterol egg product: use in a kidney diet

How much liquid egg product equals 1 egg? 1/4 cup = 1 egg 1/2 cup = 2 eggs 1 cup = 4 eggs one 16-ounce…

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Best broth choices for a kidney diet

For people following a low sodium diet, the biggest problem with soup and broth is the extremely high sodium content. A one cup serving can…

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Understanding sodium listings on food labels for those with kidney disease

               Have you ever wondered what the cutoff is for a high- or low-sodium food? Food labeling laws provide the following guidelines: Sodium-free: less than 5 mg sodium per serving Very…

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How to get your nutrients on a kidney diet

People on dialysis and those with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis  are usually given a special diet to eat. Many foods…

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