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Post-Transplant Nutrition – The Pulse on Pulses
Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN After a kidney transplant, nutrition plays an essential role in keeping you and your new […]
Iron Rich Foods and Kidney Disease
By Fiona Bellefeuille, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Iron is a mineral that the body uses to produce hemoglobin, which […]
What’s in Season?
Enjoying in-season produce has many benefits such as maximum flavor, provides important nutrients to support our health, and reduces our environmental footprint. There are many low-potassium fruit and vegetables to enjoy in the late summer months.
Balancing a Diabetic and Kidney diet
By Wyat Leung, Nutrition Student, and Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE Managing diabetes and kidney health may feel overwhelming at […]
Setting Your Kitchen Up for Success
Written by Tanya Choy, RD, CDE and Michelle Spittel, RD Nutrition plays an important role in supporting health, and having […]
S’mores!
Submitted by: Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN The tent is pitched, the fire is burning, and the stars are visible […]
Plant based Proteins for your Kidney Friendly Meals
Submitted by: Karen Sevong MScFN RD CDE There are various benefits to including more plant-based protein alternatives in your daily […]
What’s in Season? Spring 2022
By Julie Hutter, RD, CDE This is the first blog article in our What’s in Season? Series for 2022 As […]
Glycemic index: what is it and how does it help control blood sugar ?
Submitted by Fiona Bellefeuille RD, CDE If you have diabetes, you may have heard about the glycemic index. It is […]
March is National Nutrition Month
Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow In celebration of Nutrition Month and Dietitians Day (March 16), the Kidney Community Kitchen would […]
Potassium and Phosphate: How to Simplify the Complicated When It Comes to Food Choices
By Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE Many patients living with chronic kidney disease need to be aware of how much […]
Stocking a Kidney Friendly Pantry
Submitted by Megan Dowling, Registered Dietitian Finding the time and energy to prepare healthy and nutritious meals can be challenging, […]
How To Create Your Own Spice Blend
Submitted by Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN Sodium (salt) is a mineral found naturally in foods and table salt. Most […]
Ukrainian Christmas Eve on a Renal Diet
Submitted by Deirdre Neumann, BSc. Food, Nutrition, and Health (c) Христос Рождається! Ukrainian Christmas celebrations begin on January 7th and […]
Kidney-friendly Mocktails and Cocktails – Holiday Edition
Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN The holidays often bring family celebrations and other social events, and this can cause a […]
Food Trends: Creating a Kidney-Friendly Charcuterie Board
Submitted by Lauren Kapphahn, RD, Coordinator, Community Programs, Kidney Foundation Charcuterie boards have been a major food trend for the […]
Low-Sugar Baking for the Holidays
Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN Looking to indulge in something sweet, but feeling overwhelmed with following a kidney-friendly diet? Then […]
