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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Your kidneys and vitamin D: How does it work?
Vitamin D is a hot topic.聽 Articles appear almost weekly in newspapers, magazines, journals and online.聽 I鈥檝e heard…June 12, 2009 -
Controlling High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease
Many chronic kidney disease patients I鈥檝e worked with have questions about what鈥檚 important with potassium control. Not all…May 29, 2009 -
M is for Mustard
Last updated: July 21, 2026 Mustard is an excellent kidney friendly diet condiment. So many seasonings and condiments are…May 15, 2009 -
Mother’s Day: Is your mom at risk for CKD?
Recently my mother sent me a copy of her lab report because she was concerned about her Hgb…May 8, 2009 -
8 Tips for Starting a Low Protein Diet if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
When you were first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease one of your first questions may have been 鈥榃hat…April 6, 2009 -
Kidney Diet on a Budget: Stretching Produce Food Dollars
Last week I wrote about making a PLAN for stretching your food dollars when following a kidney friendly…March 19, 2009 -
Kidney Diet on a Budget: PLAN to Stretch Food Dollars
Most of us are trying to find ways to save money and stretch our food dollars these days.…March 13, 2009 -
Kidney patients: beware of fast foods!
No doubt you don鈥檛 need me to tell you that fast foods are bad for your health. Remember…February 27, 2009 -
What is a normal phosphorus level?
The definition of normal phosphorus depends on if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD)聽in early stages or if…February 17, 2009 -
Kidney-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats and Menus
Chocolate covered nuts may not be on the Valentine鈥檚 Day menu for sweethearts with chronic kidney disease this…February 7, 2009 -
L is for Lemon and Lime
Last updated: July 21, 2026 Increase flavor without increasing sodium with two world-famous citrus favorites–lemons and limes. These…January 27, 2009