Tag Archives: chronic kidney disease
Kidney Diet Tip: Please Pass Over the Salt
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all people reduce sodium to 2,300 mg or less. For African Americans of any age, people who are 51 and older, or those…
Continue Reading »World Kidney Day is March 14
World Kidney Day is a time to recognize the extent of kidney disease throughout the world, learn about risk factors and screening for kidney disease…
Continue Reading »Kidney Diet Tips on Phosphate Additives – Your Great Phosphorus Saver (G.P.S.) Guide
DaVita Dietitian Julia from Ohio is today’s guest blogger with some great kidney diet tips about phosphorus. Phosphorus by the Numbers 250 mg to 1,000 mg of phosphorus…
Continue Reading »The Obesity Paradox and Kidney Disease
You may have heard or read a recent news report on the benefit of being overweight or obese. The January 2013 issue of the Journal of…
Continue Reading »Staying on Track with Your Kidney or Dialysis Diet: Match Your Mind Set
Last time I blogged about the kidney diet reality and goals. This week is all about how your mind set helps you stay on track. There are…
Continue Reading »How much salt do you use?
If you have kidney disease or are at risk one question to ask yourself is “How much salt do you add in cooking or at the…
Continue Reading »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 »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 »Getting ready for 2010–tips for managing chronic kidney disease
The period between Christmas and New Years is a great time to wind down, reflect and gear up for the year ahead. I always like…
Continue Reading »Mother’s Day: Is your mom at risk for CKD?
Recently my mother sent me a copy of her lab report because she was concerned about her Hgb A1-C, cholesterol and triglyceride results. I was…
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