Kidney Diet and Nutrition Tips and Advice

Variety of fresh fruit and vegetables at market

Planning Holiday Meals: Sodium and Potassium Tips

Posted December 10, 2019 in Diet Management, Holiday Meal Planning, Tags: high potassium foods, holiday kidney diet, holiday meals, Kidney Diet, Potassium, Sodium by Katerina Melekos, RD.

The leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are here. Holiday meals and seasonal feasts with endless amounts of delicious food, drinks and…

A Gift from the Heart: Homemade Seasoning Blends

Posted December 4, 2019 in Holiday Meal Planning, On a Budget, Tags: homemade gifts, kitchen gifts, salt-free seasonng blends, seasonings by Heidi Bennett RD, CBE.

Looking for a homemade-holiday gift to give your loved one with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Consider salt-free herb and spice seasoning blends. These tasty spice…

Cropped Hand Of Woman Carving Turkey On Cutting Board

Tips for Thanksgiving Leftovers

Posted November 27, 2019 in Holiday Meal Planning, Tips, Tags: food safety, leftover turkey, Thanksgiving leftovers, Thanksgiving recipes, turkey recipes by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

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…

Mature Couple Putting Groceries On Conveyor At Checkout

Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Shopping Tips

Posted November 20, 2019 in Diet Management, Holiday Meal Planning, Tips, Tags: fruits, Holiday, holiday shopping tips, low phosphorus, low potassium, low sodium, Thanksgiving, tips, vegetables by Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN.

The smell of the plump, juicy turkey roasting in the oven. The sound of family and friends gathered for a homemade feast. It’s Thanksgiving shopping…

Food Facts Friday: Pecans

Posted November 15, 2019 in FAQ, Tips, Tags: kidney-friendly pecan recipes, nuts, pecan, pecans, phosphorus in pecans, potassium in pecans by Jessica Fink MS, RD, LDN.

Fall is harvest time for new pecans. At their freshest, these nuts are sweet and crunchy. If you are wondering about including pecans in a…

Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Feast Cookbook

Posted November 11, 2019 in Holiday Meal Planning, News, Tags: davita cookbook, holiday cookbook, holiday feast cookbook, holiday kidney recipes, holiday recipes, holiday shopping tips, Today's Kidney Diet cookbooks by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

November is here—and so is the newest Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Feast cookbook. Planning your holiday menu and gathering kidney-friendly recipes is sure to be…

Managing Diabetes and Kidney Diets: Mealtime Suggestions

Posted November 5, 2019 in Diet Management, Tags: CKD, diabetes, diabetes kidney diet, dialysis diet, diet for kidneys, Recipes by Jessica Fink MS, RD, LDN.

Uncontrolled diabetes can be dangerous, especially for the kidneys. The kidneys can be damaged by high blood sugar levels. This damage is permanent and can…