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Information and tools to help you manage your renal diet

Potassium Management Resources

Managing your potassium intake is an important part of a healthy kidney diet. Read our blog posts and fact sheets on potassium management and find tips on making informed nutrition choices. Plus, explore a variety of kidney-friendly recipes designed to help you enjoy flavorful meals while maintaining optimal potassium levels.

Fact Sheet:

Potassium and Chronic Kidney Disease (PDF)

Selected Posts from The Dietitians’ Blog

What’s in Season? Winter edition

By Julie Hutter, RD, CDE This is the third blog article in our What’s in Season? Series During the long […]

Choosing Plant-based Dairy Alternatives

Submitted by Fiona Bellefeuille RD, CDE Dairy products have many health benefits. However, for people with kidney disease they can […]

Selected Recipes

Lemon Curd

Fill a medium saucepan 1/3 with water, heat over low/medium heat until simmering. In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the […]

Tuna Rice Casserole

If low sodium tuna is unavailable, use regular tuna, drain well and rinse with water in a sieve for 1 minute. Freeze leftover casserole in individual portion sizes and use at a time when you have no time or energy to prepare a meal.

Other Resources

How to Find a Dietitian

Dietitians play an important role in managing chronic kidney disease and maintaining the health of your kidneys. This blog post explains the role of a dietitian and how to find one to support you on your kidney journey. 

What to Eat When You Have Stage 1 or 2 Kidney Disease

If you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease it’s important to make early lifestyle and dietary changes that can help slow its progression. This blog post shares practical tips to support long-term kidney function. 

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