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January 20, 2010

DaVita Diet Helper can help with 2010 diet resolutions

iStock_000002829546XSmallCouple at computerJanuary is a great time to make positive lifestyle changes. If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or are a dialysis patient, consider resolutions around eating better to keep your nutrition up and manage potassium, phosphorus, sodium and fluid the best you can.

Among the DaVita resources, several tools are available to help you stay on track. There are Diet and Nutrition articles, kidney-friendly cooking videos and my favorite, DaVita Diet Helper.  All of these resources can help you stick with your 2010 kidney diet resolutions.

Sign up for DaVita Diet Helper an online kidney meal planner. This one-of-a-kind planner uses your diet prescription for protein and potassium to create several weeks of kidney-friendly meals including recipes, what to serve with the recipe and what to snack on in between meals. Read more…

February 7, 2009

Kidney-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats and Menus

Valentine's Dinner

Valentine

Chocolate covered nuts may not be on the Valentine’s Day menu for sweethearts with chronic kidney disease this February 14th, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the day with special treats.  A few guidelines can help you treat yourself or your sweetie and still stay within the sodium, potassium and phosphorus targets for a renal diet.

Kidney Diet Tips for Eating Out on Valentine’s Day

  • Make dinner reservations!  A long wait and hunger contributes to less control over food choices.
  • Study the menu online before going to the restaurant. Read more…

May 19, 2008

Rate Your Favorite Kidney-Friendly Recipes

Recipe RatingDaVita.com has launched a Recipe Review and Rating system for users to post comments on website recipes they have prepared or tasted.

Post your own reviews on recipes you have made or read what others have to say. Here are reviews by users who have tried Easy Low Phosphorus Fudge: http://www.davita.com/recipes/desserts/a/293#readreview

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