Kidney Diet and Nutrition Tips and Advice

Health by Kale: A Kidney-Friendly Vegetable

Posted July 19, 2016 in Diet Management, Tags: anti-inflammatory, kale, kale preparation, kale recipes, kidney friendly vegetables, types of kale by Kara Hansen.

So you have finally decided to take the plunge and try this vegetable that your health conscious friends and family members have been raving about. It…

How to Bake with Whey Protein Powder

Posted July 13, 2016 in Tips, Tags: bake, dialysis diet, kidney diet and baking, whey protein, whey protein powder by Carisa Ishimaru, RD, LDN.

Whey protein powder, ever heard of it? If your albumin level is not within goal, it may be one of the protein supplements that your…

New Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Restaurant Favorites

Posted July 12, 2016 in Diet Management, Tags: kidney cookbook, kidney diet recipes, restaurant cookbook, restaurant recipes by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Does sticking to a kidney-friendly diet have you avoiding your favorite restaurants or feeling like you can’t go out? How much phosphorus does the pizza…

Protein and Kidney Disease: Making Sense of it All

Posted July 6, 2016 in Diet Management, Tags: low protein diet, protein, protein and stage of kidney disease, protein functions, sources of protein by Kara Hansen.

Protein is essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein helps fight infection, build muscle, repair tissues and heal wounds. As with all foods however,…

Celebrate July 4th and Summertime

Posted July 1, 2016 in Featured Post, Holiday Meal Planning, Tags: cold desserts, Fourth of July, Independence Day, July Fourth, summer desserts by Abby Tibodeau, RD, LD.

Hi everyone! Hope you have been able to get out and enjoy the wonderful warmth of summer. Here in Minnesota, it’s difficult not to try…

DaVita Eats Recipe Videos-fun and easy!

Posted June 30, 2016 in Holiday Meal Planning, Tags: DaVita videos, July 4th recipe, kidney friendly recipes, recipe video, red, White and Blue Pie by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

One of our latest DaVita kidney diet resource projects is a series of 60 second recipe videos called DaVita Eats. I’m sharing the press release below…