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Potassium Control Tips for a Healthy Life
Why is Potassium Control Important? Potassium is a necessary nutrient that helps the heart and muscles function properly. However, too much potassium can be harmful…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Strawberries
Springtime is the peak season for strawberries, one of the most popular berries. They taste great eaten alone or mixed in a salad or smoothie….
Continue Reading »Dialyzing While in a Pandemic
As a health care provider for dialysis patients for twenty-five years, I can only imagine what might be going through the minds of patients during…
Continue Reading »Tips and Recipes for an Extended Stay at Home
During an emergency, such as a natural disaster or global pandemic, there may be limited access to essential items, including groceries. In these situations, it…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Beans
Beans are a nutrient-dense food with several benefits to offer. But can they be a healthy part of a kidney-friendly diet? Nutritional Facts and Beans Beans are…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Cherries
Cherries not only taste good, but are good for you. These red jewels have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and are a source of polyphenols and…
Continue Reading »6 Soups to Make this Season
Knock off the winter chill with a hearty bowl of soup. DaVita dietitian Jessica Triggs’ past post “Make this Soup Season a Success” can help you…
Continue Reading »New Year’s Day Recipes for Kidney Diets
New Year’s Day is much more than the first day of the New Year. It is a day of celebration! A day to reflect on the…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Eggnog
Eggnog is believed to have originated in England and was initially enjoyed as a hot beverage. The mixture typically contained milk, cream, sugar and raw…
Continue Reading »Tips for Thanksgiving Leftovers
After planning and serving the Thanksgiving meal it’s time to plan what to do with the Thanksgiving leftovers. This is the perfect time of year…
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