If you have been told you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may be familiar with the lab values BUN and creatinine. BUN stands for…

Have you been on the hunt for an easy-to-make crowd pleaser? Well, look no further. These Sweet ‘n’ Sour Meatballs are a hit! I have…

Does reading about a kidney-friendly diet have you asking “What can I eat?” Are you confused and frustrated trying to piece together information from many…

There is actually no single dialysis diet. Actually there are several different dialysis diets. Today, more than ever there are treatment options for people who…

What is albumin? Albumin is a type of protein in your blood. If you are a dialysis patient, it is one of the key blood…

Protein is essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein helps fight infection, build muscle, repair tissues and heal wounds. As with all foods however,…

Almost every day my patients tell me they are not big meat eaters, or they are too tired to cook. They want to know protein…

Happy Easter! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate life with family and friends and share a meal and fun activities. No doubt many of us…

Where do you go for help when you want to find out the nutrients in your food? Knowing  protein, carbohydrate, fat, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and…

I’ve noticed some confusion around what to include and exclude on the renal diet for dialysis and chronic kidney disease, especially when it comes to…