By Fiona Bellefeuille, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Iron is a mineral that the body uses to produce hemoglobin, which […]
Category: Renal Diet
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Asian Flavours: The Difference Between Northern and Southern Indian Cuisine
Submitted by Gurpreet Virk, RD CDE India is a diverse country with the world’s second largest population. It has 29 […]
Plant-Based Diets, Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet, and Mediterranean Diet for Early Stages of Kidney Disease
Submitted by Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN The right foods can help you fight kidney disease. Some well-known eating patterns […]
Meal Planning with the Kidney Community Kitchen
Submitted by June Martin, RD, CDE Grand River Hospital Planning your meals is a fantastic way to save time and […]
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 […]
What’s in Season?
By Julie Hutter, RD, CDE This is the second blog article in our What’s in Season? Series. Look for the final feature in November for delicious ways to prepare the […]
Mindful Eating for People Living with Kidney Disease
Submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE The past year has posed challenges for many individuals living with a chronic […]
