Potassium is an important mineral to the body. We need enough potassium to keep our muscles and nerves working properly. However, too much potassium in…

Are you aware of the need for an emergency dialysis diet? No matter where you live, natural disasters are bound to happen. It is scary…

The renal diet….it’s confusing…and the rules don’t apply to everyone the same way. Today I want to look at potassium and who needs a restricted…

Potatoes are a staple in the American diet. We love hash browns or home-style fried potatoes with breakfast; french fries with burgers; baked potatoes topped…

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…

Many chronic kidney disease patients I’ve worked with have questions about what’s important with potassium control. Not all people with CKD need to restrict potassium. …

‘Tis the season to be jolly…and to face a new set of holiday diet challenges. For people with chronic kidney disease or dialysis patients, knowing…

(This post is part of a series focusing on healthy foods for kidney diets.) One challenge people with chronic kidney disease face when following a…

Potassium restriction is not required by all people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Usually those on hemodialysis or in late stage kidney failure, but not…