Why some high sodium foods don’t taste salty
Sometimes I look at the label on a food after eating it and discover the sodium content is much higher than expected. The lesson learned…
Continue Reading » Lower sodium in processed foods: good news for people with kidney disease
The US is experiencing rising levels of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Attempts to control these diseases, which are even…
Continue Reading » Q is for Quince: a quirky kidney-friendly fruit
Quince is a pear shaped, golden yellow fruit related to the pear and apple fruit family. Unlike it’s cousin fruits, the quince is very tannic…
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Milk substitutes for kidney diets
Got milk? Americans are familiar with the milk ad campaign that shows up on television and in magazines. Celebrities sport a milk mustache that promotes health…
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Best cereal choices for the kidney diet
Today I received a question about the best cereals for a person in stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) to eat. Instead of sending my…
Continue Reading » Kidney disease and B vitamin therapy: Concern or Controversy?
Can too much of a water soluble vitamin really be bad for your kidneys? I first ran across an article “B Vitamins Harm Kidneys” in…
Continue Reading » Kidney Diet Cookbooks
One of the biggest helpers with learning about and following a kidney diet is a good kidney diet cookbook. Several years ago I posted the…
Continue Reading » P is for Pineapple, a kidney friendly tropical fruit
Pineapple is a symbol of friendship and hospitality as well as a sense of welcome, good cheer, warmth and family affection. It’s also a great…
Continue Reading » Peritoneal dialysis diet considerations
When you find out you need dialysis due to kidney failure, options for treatment include transplant, traditional in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), home hemodialysis (HHD), in-center nocturnal…
Continue Reading » DaVita Phosphorus Challenge is Ready
Are you ready to take the challenge? DaVita has launched the DaVita Phosphorus Challenge, a fun way to learn about phosphorus with games, quizzes, articles,…
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