Submitted by Hanna Kim, Dietetics Student and Dani Renouf, RD MSC, CDE Snacking is such an important part of aRead this post
Category: Renal Diet
Goal-Setting Tips for the New Year
Submitted by: Kimberly Lam, Nutrition Student Volunteer and Dani Renouf, RD, MSc Now that 2021 is nearly upon us, manyRead this post
Slow Cooking Down To Add Flavour: Top Three Reasons to Use A Slowcooker for Kidney Friendly Meals
Submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE If you feel too busy to cook, but would like to try preparingRead this post
Lower Potassium Potatoes
Submitted by Fiona Bellefeuille, RD For those of you on a low potassium diet you are likely aware of theRead this post
Starters: Appetizing Appetizers that taste great and are renal friendly
Submitted by Karen Sevong MScFN RD CDE CPT Appetizers are versatile in many ways and enjoyable all year round. ItRead this post
Pumpkins, Squash and All Things Fall
Submitted by Deirdre Neuman, Reviewed and edited by Dani Renouf, RD MSc As summer draws to an end and fallRead this post
The Importance of Meal Planning and Preparation
Submitted by Hannah Kim and reviewed by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc Meal planning and preparation is the concept of preparingRead this post
HITTING THE GREAT OUTDOORS? Better Pack A Cooler!
Everyone loves to hit the great outdoors during the warm weather and for most of us food plays a largeRead this post
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-baseRead this post
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 riseRead this post
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 nutrientsRead this post
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 easyRead this post
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,Read this post
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 toRead this post
Summer Fun for Kids
As children are still growing and developing, it is important to ensure they are receiving proper nutrition. For children withRead this post
Reminders for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan holds religious significance to Muslims worldwide as they observe a month of Sawm (fasting) thatRead this post
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 askedRead this post
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 betterRead this post