Why are Calcimimetics Prescribed for Kidney Patients?
Calcimimetics are prescribed to treat a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism (hyper-para-thyroid-ism). In this condition the parathyroid glands are overactive. Kidney failure often causes the parathyroid glands…
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Benefits of Tracking Dietary Intake
Do you struggle with managing your diet? Does the word diet make you feel a little anxious? Are there certain foods you need to limit…
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Tips for a Healthy Happy Labor Day
Labor Day, also known as the “workingman’s holiday,” is a U.S. holiday that honors American workers.1 For many Americans, the first Monday in September is filled with picnics…
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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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