Labor Day Recipes to Send off Summer

Labor Day is a holiday most American’s celebrate by not working if possible. This day marks summer coming to an end and the next school…

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Food Facts Friday: Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is thought to be the first cheese to be made in America. It has become more popular recently as a lower calorie and…

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Secrets for Success: Renal Diet Tips from Patients

Years ago, when I started working in dialysis, one of the first people I had the pleasure to meet was a gentleman who had been…

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Food Facts Friday: Blackberries

Summer is upon us and you know what that means…. being outdoors, enjoying the fun in the sun, and having fresh blackberries to munch on….

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Frozen Desserts: Kidney-Friendly Summer Treats

Summer is finally here, time to enjoy the sun, beach and grilling. It’s hot outside and it’s time to cool off with some delicious frozen…

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What’s the Scoop on Whole Grains?

If you have been following a kidney diet for years you may be confused about the new trend towards including whole grains. In the past…

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NEW! Today’s Kidney Diet Summer Cooldown Cookbook

It’s time to chill from the summer heat and we have the perfect kitchen solution. The newest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook, Summer Cooldown features recipes…

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10 Tips to Help Decrease Thirst

As someone who works with dialysis patients in Texas, the hot summer heat poses a huge challenge for many people needing to control their fluid…

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Food Facts Friday: Garbanzo Beans aka Chickpeas

Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have been eaten in the Middle East for more than 10,000 years. They are a staple of Middle Eastern,…

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Beans Primer for Kidney Diets

Kidney, pinto, cranberry, black, and navy. What do these have in common? They are all types of beans! Beans, which are sometimes excluded from the…

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