Best Breakfast Choices for Dining Out on a Kidney Diet
Eating breakfast out is a special treat for some and a daily routine for others. Knowing the best choices for a kidney diet helps you…
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Putting together all the pieces of a kidney diet may make dining out a challenge. By following a few guidelines, it is possible to stick…
Continue Reading » H is for Herb and Spice Mixtures—a great way to season a kidney diet
Low sodium is one component of the renal diet recommended for people with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis. Salt is an acquired taste….
Continue Reading » Tips for saving money on a kidney diet: Make a grocery list and shop for grocery sale items
High gasoline prices are contributing to rising food costs. Since many people on dialysis are unable to work full-time due to treatment time or disability,…
Continue Reading » Change Your Diet by Using a Food Diary
Research on dieting for weight loss and what works for long term weight maintenance is extensive. One tool shown to help weight loss dieters maintain…
Continue Reading » G is for Grapes and Grape Juice—Healthy kidney friendly foods
A handful of grapes make a healthy snack for a kidney friendly diet—tasty, convenient and full of phytochemicals—amazing plant components that provide health benefits. Anthocyanins…
Continue Reading » Reading Food Labels to Identify Hidden Phosphorus
Understanding food labels is even more important for those following a kidney diet. Since phosphorus is often missing from the Nutrition Facts, it’s important to…
Continue Reading » Independence Day Food Tips for the Kidney Diet
This Friday, July 4th is a time for all Americans to celebrate freedom and independence. Parades, picnics and backyard barbecues are a few favorite ways…
Continue Reading » Daily Value for Potassium and Kidney Diets
The Daily Value (DV) on food labels was established for the general public to help determine if a food is a high or low source…
Continue Reading » 6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus
6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus 1. Follow a low phosphorus diet. Aim for 1000 mg or less each day. 2. Read food labels and avoid…
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