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Peritoneal Dialysis: 5 Tips to Increase Potassium
Potassium is a mineral that has an important role in our body. It helps to keep muscles and nerves working properly. One major muscle in…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Potatoes
Mashed, baked, roasted, boiled, fried…. These are just some of the ways this vegetable is enjoyed year-round. Popular and versatile, potatoes are a staple in…
Continue Reading »Tips for Preventing Constipation
The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Winter Squash
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the color of the changing leaves, the cooler weather, and the anticipation of…
Continue Reading »5 Tips for Starting a Kidney-Friendly Garden
With all of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and related changes, now more than ever, people want to know where their food is coming from. Garden…
Continue Reading »Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Shopping Tips
The smell of the plump, juicy turkey roasting in the oven. The sound of family and friends gathered for a homemade feast. It’s Thanksgiving shopping…
Continue Reading »Spring Ahead with Low Potassium Fruits and Vegetables
After a long cold winter, there is nothing more exciting than visiting your local market. The sight of fresh spring produce bursting off the shelves!…
Continue Reading »Go Low: Lower Potassium Fruit and Vegetable Choices
Summertime is here and full of fresh fruit and vegetable choices. While these fresh foods are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, some produce choices…
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