Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes-a Sweet Kidney Diet Tip
Five days until Christmas, which means you have time to make some of your favorite holiday cookies. Imagine the aroma of fresh baked cookies filling the…
Continue Reading » 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…
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