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Peritoneal Dialysis: 5 Tips to Increase Potassium
Potassium is a mineral that has an important role in our body. It helps to keep muscles and nerves working properly. One major muscle in…
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Food Facts Friday: Avocados
Did you know the avocado is a fruit? Like the tomato, avocados are often mistaken as a vegetable. However, they are actually single-seeded berries that…
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The Struggle to Juggle: Tips for Managing Multiple Diet Restrictions
Managing multiple diet restrictions can feel like a struggle at times. It is like trying to juggle a few balls, and keep them all in…
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New Research on Dietary Potassium
Most people on dialysis are told to restrict their dietary potassium intake to prevent hyperkalemia, an elevated potassium level in the blood. Hyperkalemia can lead…
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Today’s Kidney Diet Easy Quick-Fix Recipes
We all have occasions when a quick meal or snack is needed. Perhaps it’s a lack of time, or not enough energy to make a…
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How Can a Renal Dietitian Help You?
If you’re new to kidney disease—and even if you’re not—you may not know the value a renal dietitian brings to the table in helping you…
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Adding Flavor to Foods
Flavor: More than Salt There are so many great ways to add flavor to food: sauces, seasonings, marinades and herbs. Another common way to flavor…
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7 Tips to Save Money on Produce
Eating a kidney-friendly diet is a challenge in itself, and doing so on a budget can make it more difficult. However, following both your diet…
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5 Tips to Prevent Malnutrition While on Dialysis
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on dialysis, you have probably heard your dietitian ask you over and over again, “How are you…
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Food Facts Friday: Cooking Oils
Oils are used in several ways, including for cooking, baking, frying and as a way to add flavor to a salad. With so many uses,…
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