Normal Phosphorus in Early Kidney Disease: The FGF-23 Link
Phosphorus is a big deal for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, but often isn’t addressed until dialysis is needed. Thanks to a very efficient regulating…
Continue Reading » Preventing diabetes and kidney disease: Link to canned meat
Canned meats always show up on the list of high sodium foods. Products such as Spam®, Treat®, Vienna Sausage® and Potted Meat® are processed canned…
Continue Reading » Kidney Diet Tips: Last Minute Dishes for 4th of July
Happy Independence Day! Tomorrow marks the 236th year of independence for the United States of America. In addition to taking a day off to spend…
Continue Reading » myDaVita.com: the newest resource for kidney patients and caregivers
The week of May 25, 2012 is an exciting week for DaVita. It marks the launch of myDaVita.com, an enhanced social networking experience for kidney…
Continue Reading » Save your kidneys with a DASH Diet
A big question after diagnosis of kidney disease is “What can I eat to save my kidneys?” If you are in early stages 1 or…
Continue Reading » Memorial Day Menu for a Kidney Diet
Memorial Day is a special time to pay tribute to our heros who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It also marks…
Continue Reading » The Delicious Dietitian: A New Line of Kidney-Friendly Seasonings and Vinegars
How about some new flavor blends to spice up your every day meals? I’ve discovered a new line of spice blends and vinegars created with the kidney diet…
Continue Reading » Kidney Diet Tips: How Much Potassium in Salad Greens?
What’s not to love about a cold salad served in a chilled bowl with your favorite salad dressing? Today’s kidney diet tips will help if…
Continue Reading » Kale, a Healthy Choice for the Kidney Diet
Kale, a curly leafy green is gaining in popularity. Notice the addition of this delicious, nutritious, antioxidant packed vegetable to restaurant menus as well as…
Continue Reading » DaVita Dietitians Go Beyond Dialysis to Improve Nutrition
March 1st marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month and National Kidney Month. This year the DaVita Dietitian team, made of over 1500 renal dietitians,…
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