Kidney Diet and Nutrition Tips and Advice

Fluid calculation tips for dialysis patients following a fluid restriction

Posted July 24, 2007 in Tips by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Following a dialysis diet fluid restriction is easier if a person has a plan to keep up with the amount of liquids consumed each day….

Dairy Delicious: Milk and Cheese Products for Kidney Patients

Posted July 9, 2007 in Diet Management by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Looking for another alternative to milk and cheese for your renal diet? A company from New York, Delicious Milk Company, Inc., has engineered Dairy Delicious…

Could a kidney patient double up on a multivitamin instead of taking renal vitamins?

Posted July 6, 2007 in FAQ by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Multivitamins or standard over-the-counter supplements are not suggested for dialysis patients as a replacement for renal vitamins for several reasons: Patients with kidney failure require…

How much fluid can a person with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis drink?

Posted July 6, 2007 in FAQ by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Fluid intake for hemodialysis patients is limited between dialysis treatments since the kidneys lose the ability to make urine and remove excess fluid from the…

Vinegar: an ideal seasoning for kidney diets

Posted July 6, 2007 in Tips by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

Vinegar is produced by bacteria that convert alcohol in fermented liquids into acetic acid, the ingredient responsible for the sour taste of vinegar. Some vinegar…