Kidney Diet Tips Blog
The kidney diet can be challenging. Kidney Diet Tips helps make sense of all the kidney diet 鈥渞ules鈥 for those with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.
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Is Watermelon Safe for a Kidney Diet?
The question frequently comes up about watermelon in the dialysis diet. Some patients are told to avoid watermelon…March 16, 2011 -
Hemodialysis and fluid intake: How much to drink?
Last updated: June 25, 2026 People on in-center hemodialysis usually have dialysis treatments three times a week. The…June 24, 2014 -
Corn for a Kidney Diet
Last updated: June 22, 2026 The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the…July 27, 2018
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Back to School? Back to Work? Back to Busy!
It鈥檚 that time again, when summer is coming to an end and families and friends are transitioning back…August 17, 2017 -
10 Tips to Help Control Fluid and Thirst
Last updated: July 20, 2026 When your kidneys are no longer able to remove extra fluid from the…August 15, 2017 -
Best Cheese Choices for a Kidney Diet
Last updated: June 22, 2026 Kidney patients miss cheese. Bottom line. I work with dialysis patients every day…August 10, 2017 -
Dialysis Patients and Thirst: Friend or Un-Friend?
Something called a "thirst drive" is designed into our human bodies. This is the sensation that kicks in…August 8, 2017 -
Sizzling Summer Picnic and Barbeque Ideas
Summer is in full swing! The sunny days and warm nights make this time of year perfect for…August 3, 2017 -
Red, White and Blue Pie: Perfect Summer Dessert
Red, White and Blue Pie is a great treat low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Light and fluffy,…July 31, 2017 -
What's the Dish on Radishes?
Last updated: August 6, 2026 For most individuals, radishes are the crispy root vegetable occasionally found on a…July 27, 2017 -
Squash: A New Pasta Alternative
Pasta is an excellent low-phosphorus and low-potassium choice when following a kidney diet. However, it is important for…July 24, 2017 -
Nutrition on the Go: Top Travel Tips
Summer is finally here! For many of us this means it’s time for day trips to local attractions,…July 20, 2017 -
Is Everyone Being Phosphatized by too Much Phosphorus?
You are a phosphorus expert! Right? If you doubt me, identify one person in your family who knows…July 17, 2017 -
Melons and the Kidney Diet: Best Choices
Last updated: June 22, 2026 Melons are a juicy treat in the summer, but you need to be…July 13, 2017 -
What is all the Fuss about Phosphorus?
Imagine this. It is time to review your monthly dialysis nutrition lab report with your dietitian. She tells…July 10, 2017