Beans and Peas in Your Kidney Diet
Eating beans and peas was never smooth sailing for my patients on dialysis because of the high phosphorus and potassium content. Most of them grew…
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Performance Nutrition for the Athlete on Dialysis
Do you think of yourself as an athlete? Did you used to be a runner, football player, or play basketball, soccer or volleyball? Do you…
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Dining Out Successfully at Matsuchen Japanese Restaurant
Matsuchan is an authentic Japanese restaurant located in Canton, Michigan. There may be a similar Japanese restaurant near you. I chose to explore the food…
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Kidney-Friendly Diet: Can it Slow Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Have you heard? Making changes within your diet can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may have some confusion about what…
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Chronic Kidney Disease: What is a Kidney Diet?
Kidney disease affects growing numbers of people worldwide. If you are one of the millions of people at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), it…
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Kidney-Friendly Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
Saint Patrick’s Day is a day when everyone can be a bit Irish. We all love a fun holiday that changes the daily routine. When…
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Albumin: An Important Marker for Kidney Patients
What is albumin? Albumin is a type of protein in your blood. If you are a dialysis patient, it is one of the key blood…
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Healthy Eating Tips to Celebrate National Dietitian Day
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to all the dietitians reading today’s post! Today is a celebration for healthy eating! DaVita dietitian Donna Roy interviewed a…
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Building a Balanced Vegetarian Kidney Diet
Can a kidney diet also be a vegetarian diet? It’s estimated that about 5% of people on dialysis are vegetarians. Some of the reasons for…
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How You Can Bring Quality to Your Care
Good quality healthcare takes a team. You may have heard the words “the best way to feel better during dialysis and at home is to…
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