5 Kidney-Friendly Diet Tips to a Healthy Thanksgiving
By guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Lupackino, MHS, RD, LDN I love this time of year. Falling leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, orange,…
Continue Reading » Preparing for a Kidney-friendly Thanksgiving
This weekend many of us are pulling out favorite recipes, making our grocery list and planning for Thanksgiving Day celebration. For kidney patients, having foods…
Continue Reading » Why are phosphorus binders important?
Phosphorus is a mineral necessary to maintain good health; however, people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis are not able to eliminate excess phosphorus…
Continue Reading » Favorite Kidney-friendly Halloween Recipes
Happy Halloween! Time to stir up a pot of chili and make a special treat or two to enjoy as you enjoy the string of funny…
Continue Reading » Kidney Diet Tips: Pumpkin and Kidney Diets
Yesterday a farmer friend delivered a fresh pumpkin to my mom’s front porch. Yes, it’s that time of the year— the beginning of fall harvest,…
Continue Reading » Summer Cookout Recipes for a Kidney Diet
The end of summer is approaching, and August and September weekends are best times to stay out of the kitchen and plan a few last…
Continue Reading » CMS Dialysis Cuts: What It Means for Patients
If you are a patient receiving dialysis treatments, a family member or caregiver of a dialysis patient, or an active member of the kidney care…
Continue Reading » How to deal with thirst when it’s hot
July and August are two of the most challenging months for people following a limited fluid allowance. When the weather heats up, you may find yourself getting…
Continue Reading » CMS-Proposed Cuts to Dialysis Payment: The Impact on Nutrition Care for Dialysis Patients
If you are a renal dietitian, you have most likely heard about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to cut payment for…
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