December 22, 2008
By DaVita Dietitian Sara posted in Holiday, Phosphorus, Uncategorized with
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly…plus foods low in phosphorus, will power and phosphorus binders! During the holidays, following a low phosphorus diet is more of a challenge for chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients because there are so many high phosphorus temptations. Elevated phosphorus levels cause itching, sores, red eyes, calcifications and contribute to bone and heart problems.
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Tagged as: high phosphorus, holiday eating for kidney diet, low phosphorus, phosphorus binders
December 12, 2008
By DaVita Dietitian Sara posted in Holiday, Potassium with
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‘Tis the season to be jolly…and to face a new set of holiday diet challenges. For people with chronic kidney disease or dialysis patients, knowing what to eat and when to be cautious while following a low potassium diet is extremely important. High potassium levels are dangerous and could cause the heart and nerves to stop working properly.
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Tagged as: dialysis, high potassium, kidney friendly, low potassium diet, Potassium
December 4, 2008
By DaVita Dietitian Sara posted in Holiday, Sodium with
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…but be sure the snow-white seasoning called salt isn’t falling on your plate this holiday season.
Much of the sodium we consume comes from prepared and processed foods and salt-containing seasonings in addition to the salt shaker. For people with chronic kidney disease or those on kidney dialysis treatments, too much sodium could ruin the holidays. Excess sodium can raise blood pressure and cause swelling due to water retention. It can also increase thirst beyond control—leading to fluid overload and difficulty breathing.
Here are some sodium facts and low sodium suggestions to help Read more…
Tagged as: chronic kidney disease, Holiday, kidney friendly, low sodium diet, Sodium
Deck the halls with boughs of holly…plus foods low in phosphorus, will power and phosphorus binders! During the holidays, following a low phosphorus diet is more of a challenge for chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients because there are so many high phosphorus temptations. Elevated phosphorus levels cause itching, sores, red eyes, calcifications and contribute to bone and heart problems.
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