Nutrition Facts Label Update Postponed by FDA
In February 2018, I wrote a blog post about the upcoming changes to the over 20 year old nutrition facts label. You can read it here. The nutrition…
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Vitamin D Basics
There has been much ado in the media in recent years on the benefits of both a diet high in vitamin D or supplements. Is…
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Lower Sodium intake: A Gradual Change
“Oh I don’t add salt to my food” is something registered dietitians hear often when talking to people about lower sodium or limiting their salt…
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Peritoneal Dialysis and Fluid Goals
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients are usually able to have a less restrictive meal plan than those on hemodialysis (HD). This is due to doing treatments…
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Go Low: Lower Potassium Fruit and Vegetable Choices
Summertime is here and full of fresh fruit and vegetable choices. While these fresh foods are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, some produce choices…
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Food Facts Friday: Corn for a Kidney Diet
The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the wonderful things about corn is all the different ways it can be…
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Add Flavor with Homemade Salsa
I want to encourage you to consider salsa as a way to add flavor to your meals. Why? Because salsa is cold and refreshing on…
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Food Facts Friday: Blueberries in the Kidney Diet
July is National Blueberry Month! Add blueberries to your menu. Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy delicious, fresh, seasonal produce. Naturally low…
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Tips for Following a Kidney Diet
Following a kidney diet takes education, diet tools and resources, and help from family and healthcare teams. Learning more about the “whys” of the diet…
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Smart Tips for Travel for Hemodialysis Patients
Upcoming travel plans? People on dialysis are often able to do dialysis on the road. Planning ahead can help you have a more enjoyable trip…
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