Food Facts Friday: Broccoli
Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed year round. It is delicious both raw and cooked, as a snack, appetizer, or part of…
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Alcohol Guidelines for People on Dialysis
Food and drink are a huge part of celebrations and special occasions. Many people on dialysis wonder if drinking alcohol can be a part of…
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Dunkin’ with Pumpkin for Halloween
Happy Halloween! Autumn is filled with colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin—as decorations and in foods. Pumpkin, notoriously touted as a higher potassium food, is…
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Lower Potassium and Phosphorus Dairy Alternatives
Milk and other dairy products including yogurt and cheese, contain potassium and phosphorus. A person with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may need to limit their…
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Healing Foods: A Spotlight on Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha
You may be aware of the concept of “food is medicine”. This is the idea that certain foods may have the power to nourish and…
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Roasting Fall Vegetables for Your Kidney Diet
When the seasons change from summer to fall I look forward to cooler days, the rustling sound of brightly colored leaves, and cooking comforting foods. This…
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Simple Ways to Use Pinterest for Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Before the days of everything digital, I used to relish snipping ideas, especially recipes, from magazines and saving them for future inspiration. Years later, a website…
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Making Breakfast for Dinner
Looking for new meal ideas? Ever thought to make breakfast for dinner? Breakfast foods are delicious eaten any time if the day, are packed with nutrition…
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Pizza: The Best Kidney-Friendly Choices
You may have celebrated National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5th, but did you know October is National Pizza Month? Pizza shows up on your…
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Comparing Kidney Diets: Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis
In any situation, there are pros and cons when deciding between two options. Making the decision for which form of dialysis to treat end stage…
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