The health and safety of our patients and teammates is our top priority. We are keeping a close eye on this situation and reinforcing the extensive infection control practices already in place to protect them. Click here to find videos and additional resources.
5 SMARTT Ways to Enjoy the Holidays while Managing Diabetes and Kidney Disease
It’s that time of year again: the weather’s cooler, the leaves are changing colors and the holidays are approaching. You may receive invitations for small…
Continue Reading »
Food Safety Tips
Food safety is important for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis. Chronic kidney disease weakens the immune system, making you more…
Continue Reading »
Holiday Cookbook: Lucky New Year Recipes
Luck is defined as the good or bad things that happen by chance rather than through one’s own actions. Often we think of good luck…
Continue Reading »
Back to Basics: Increasing Protein Intake on Dialysis
Protein is an important nutrient that can help our bodies fight off infection, heal wounds, build muscles and increase energy. It is especially important for…
Continue Reading »
Kidney-Friendly Halloween Treats
Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and candy! The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Halloween is all the candy. If you are following…
Continue Reading »
Cajun Cuisine: Bold and Spicy!
Many people enjoy talking about food. Overhearing someone mention Cajun chicken got me thinking … is that kidney-friendly? People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and…
Continue Reading »
Food Facts Friday: Persimmons
It looks like a tomato, but tastes sweet. This orange-red fruit is a persimmon. It has a honey-like flavor with the texture of an apricot….
Continue Reading »
“Limiting” Vs. “Avoiding” Foods
Diet recommendations for people with kidney disease can be confusing. Does everyone need to restrict potassium and phosphorus? What’s the right amount of protein and…
Continue Reading »
Go With Your Gut: CKD and Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic. Fermented foods such as kombucha, kimchi and kefir have become popular for their probiotic benefits and their role…
Continue Reading »
New! Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Tastes of America
A few years ago when I was traveling around the country, I bought a cookbook from every city I visited. I love reading the recipes…
Continue Reading »
Recent Comments