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Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 1
Traditionally, plant-based diets have been considered the wrong choice for some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to their high potassium content. However, recent…
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Food Facts Friday: Tomatoes
Tomatoes are such a common staple in the typical American diet. They are so versatile and most people likely take for granted how often we…
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Probiotics for People on Dialysis
Gut health plays a huge role in how well the body’s immune system works. Poor gut health can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea,…
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5 Tips for Sticking to a Grocery Budget
Like many people, you may be looking for ways to keep food and grocery costs down. Along with that, you may need to stick to…
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4th of July Treats, Recipes & Menus
Happy Independence Day! What a great day to celebrate America and the greatness of our democracy. Gathering with family and friends is even more special…
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Food Facts Friday: Tomatillos
When grocery shopping, have you ever noticed a small round produce that’s covered by a paper-like wrapper? I’m not talking about an onion, which is…
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Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Cooking on a Budget
There’s no doubt about it—food prices have gone up over the past year, and many of us are watching our food budget more closely. The…
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Nutrition Facts Food Label: What’s New
Reviewing the potassium, phosphorus, sodium and overall nutritional value of a food can be useful when making choices about what to eat for a kidney…
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Making Homemade Salad Dressing
Are salads a healthy choice or a diet disaster? When I was in junior high school, our school cafeteria had a salad bar. The salad…
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Back to Basics: Sodium Intake, Why is it Important?
Sodium is a mineral that either occurs naturally in foods or is added during manufacturing. Most people consume more sodium than is needed in their…
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