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Being “Sodium-Safe”: 5 Tips to Flavour Food without Salt
Sodium (commonly known as salt or sodium chloride) is important for regulating blood pressure, nerve and muscle function, and acid-base […]
Making the Most Out of Your Groceries During COVID-19
The need for physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our approach to some of the basic things we […]
Navigating a Food Bank in COVID Times
In Canada, over a million people are regularly using food banks every month, and the need is expected to rise […]
Breakfast: Kick-start Your Day the Right Way
Canadians live busy lives; which leads to many of us skipping breakfast1. Consuming breakfast can help you kickstart your day as it provides you with the energy and nutrients […]
Staying Healthy in COVID Times
The news is changing daily, the virus is spreading, it is more important than ever that you put your health […]
Kidneys, Beans and Greens
By Claire Chartrand MSc. RD Traditional dietary guidelines for people with chronic kidney disease recommended avoiding many plant-based foods such […]
Welcome to the newly renovated Kidney Community Kitchen
We hope you like the new look as much as we do! When the site first launched in 2011, we set out to create an easy […]
Steps for a Successful Valentine’s Dinner Date on a Renal Diet
The seasonal aisles in the pharmacies have turned from Christmas red and green to Valentine’s Day hearts and flowers. For some, […]
Planning a Renal Friendly Dinner for the Chinese New Year
做好計劃腎病春節也能吃得開心有健康 Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals for the Chinese community.
Mindful Eating Tips for the Holidays
Mindful eating tips for your holiday season from Marisa Tamasi RD, CDE. Food is a big part of the holidays. Whether […]
Eating a Kidney-Friendly Diet for Hanukkah
As the end of each year approaches, many people around the world celebrate the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, also known as […]
Top 5 Favourite Lazy Weeknight Meals
After a long, tiring day, the last thing you want is to be stuck in front of the stove to […]
Summer Fun for Kids
As children are still growing and developing, it is important to ensure they are receiving proper nutrition. For children with […]
Gardening and farmer’s markets on a low potassium diet
With summer approaching it’s still possible to start the garden that you’ve always wanted. Planting and growing fruits and vegetables […]
Reminders for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan holds religious significance to Muslims worldwide as they observe a month of Sawm (fasting) that […]
Steps to a more kidney friendly diet: Animal versus Vegetarian Proteins
By Kelvin Au, Student and Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE Persons living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often asked […]
Warm up with A Low-Potassium Soup!
Alisha Buttar, Student and Dani Renouf, RD, MSc As the cold weather has touched down, there is no better […]