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…

Summer is in full swing! The sunny days and warm nights make this time of year perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, barbeques and cookouts. Knowing…

Macaroni and cheese is a family favorite! It is a comfort food that many have grown up on, and continues to be a go-to food….

by guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride and is very…

Is your daily lunchtime sandwich contributing to higher blood pressure and weight gain? Medical News Today has a must read story “Your daily sandwich may…

Following a low-sodium diet would be easier to monitor if you bought only fresh, whole foods and prepared them at home. In current times, that just doesn’t…

Sea salt features a coarse texture and stronger flavor compared to table salt. Sea salt is made from evaporated seawater, so sea salt contains traces…

 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…

Have you noticed the changes occurring in our foods? I am amazed every time I walk through the grocery store. A few examples are: Cool…

Happy New Year! This is my favorite time of the year to not only reflect on the past year, but to start changes that will…