What’s the Scoop on Whole Grains?
If you have been following a kidney diet for years you may be confused about the new trend towards including whole grains. In the past…
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NEW! Today’s Kidney Diet Summer Cooldown Cookbook
It’s time to chill from the summer heat and we have the perfect kitchen solution. The newest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, Summer Cooldown features recipes…
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10 Tips to Help Decrease Thirst
As someone who works with dialysis patients in Texas, the hot summer heat poses a huge challenge for many people needing to control their fluid…
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Food Facts Friday: Garbanzo Beans aka Chickpeas
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have been eaten in the Middle East for more than 10,000 years. They are a staple of Middle Eastern,…
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Beans Primer for Kidney Diets
Kidney, pinto, cranberry, black, and navy. What do these have in common? They are all types of beans! Beans, which are sometimes excluded from the…
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Getting Enough Protein on PD
As a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient you have likely discussed increasing your protein intake in your diet while you were getting your PD training or…
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Kidney Diet Recipes for a Happy Independence Day
Nothing is better than a home cooked meal and the gathering of family and friends to celebrate the Red, White and Blue of Independence Day!…
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Spicin’ up Your Meals – One Dish at a Time!
Are you tired of having to think about every food that you put in your mouth? Do you feel as if you’re spending so much…
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Traveling and the Dialysis Diet
Being on dialysis does not have to mean your travel days are over! DaVita has more than 2,500 dialysis centers nationwide making it easier to…
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Food Facts Friday: Cucumbers
Cool, crisp, crunchy cukes! This refreshing kidney-friendly veggie can help with summertime cool down. Cucumber Facts Cucumbers are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, along…
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