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A key factor in maintaining kidney health is our diet. You may be wondering if celery is good for your kidneys. The good news is that celery is one of many vegetables that can provide benefits to your overall health. It is considered a kidney-friendly food and you can enjoy this root vegetable at any […]

Are you looking for a low sodium cereal that is satisfying, quick and easy? Searching for a breakfast full of nutrition to give you energy for the day? Maybe you just need something to eat in order to take your morning medications or a little something before you head out the door. Then cereal may

The following are some of the best breakfast ideas for dialysis patients. Breakfast can help you get a healthful start to your day and set you up to meet your nutrition goals. Additionally, if you have other health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, a healthy breakfast can help keep your blood sugar stable

Eating out can be challenging when you’re following a low sodium diet. Subway offers many low sodium, fresh options but you will need to choose the right low sodium items when building your sandwich.  Subway provides endless options to load on the veggies, so this makes it a perfect choice for a low sodium fast

There’s nothing better than an ice cold sweet dessert like ice cream on a warm summer day. But if you have kidney disease, you may have been told to avoid this frozen treat due to the potassium in ice cream. Is there too much potassium in ice cream and you need to stay away from

Herbal supplements for kidney disease is a fast growing business. You may be wondering if there are any herbal supplements that can improve your kidney health.  In this article we will discuss what the difference is between herbal supplements and vitamins, what supplements to avoid when you have kidney disease, and what works. Herbal Supplements

It’s summertime here in the US. Lots of bbqs, picnics, pools and outside activities. One of the most loved fruits during summertime is watermelon. It’s cool, juicy, sweet and refreshing. But when you have kidney disease you may be wondering if watermelon is good for kidneys.  Some people with kidney disease are told to avoid

The low phosphorus diet has changed a lot since I first started working as a Renal dietitian more than 10 years ago. And it’s so much better now! The renal diet can be a restrictive diet because there are so many factors that are at play- protein, fluids, sodium, potassium, phosphorus. You’re certainly juggling a

Do you have kidney disease and wonder what kind of juice you can drink? Need some more beverage options other than water? In this article we discuss what’s the best juice for kidney disease. As a Renal Dietitian I’ll give you my top 10 best juices for kidney disease that I recommend to my clients

Plant based vs Vegan diet for kidney disease. What’s the difference and why does it matter for people with kidney disease? Many people with chronic kidney disease benefit from reducing or eliminating animal products in their diet. Why does this help them? If the goal for people that have kidney disease is to slow the