Tips and Resources for Caregivers
Care givers, or care partners, are important for people who are on dialysis or even in the earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Care…
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Food Facts Friday: Raspberries
Raspberries are delicious, vibrant red, purple, gold or black berries that grow in the summer and fall. They are considered a “functional food” packed with…
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Food Facts Friday: Yam or Sweet Potato?
Sweet potatoes and yams: What’s the difference? According to Bon Appétit1, most yams at the supermarket are actually orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. So, why do they…
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Fluid Balance and Fruits & Vegetables
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on hemodialysis, it can be challenging to keep the body hydrated without becoming “fluid overloaded.” Drinking too…
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Nutrition Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits of crystalized minerals and salts that form when urine becomes too concentrated. They come in different sizes and can affect…
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Eating Well on Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
The dialysis diet is intended to help reduce fluid and waste buildup in your body to help you feel better. But sometimes it can be…
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Diabetes and Kidney-Friendly Eating
Over the last two years, DaVita has been honored to collaborate with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Due to the link between diabetes and kidney…
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“SMART” Ways to Stay On-Track with Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are rapidly approaching! And with the return of bright lights, heart-warming tunes, cooler weather and our own individual traditions comes … Gingerbread! Ham!…
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Cozy Winter Meals
In the colder months, we tend to look for meals that are comforting or feel like they warm us up. The latest Today’s Kidney Diet…
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New “Healthy” Fast Food Eateries
New Restaurants Emgerging One day, what appeared to be a healthy fast food place caught my eye. My fellow DaVita dietitian, Kim, and I decided…
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