Submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE If you feel too busy to cook, but would like to try preparing […]
Category: Renal Diet
Lower Potassium Potatoes
Submitted by Fiona Bellefeuille, RD For those of you on a low potassium diet you are likely aware of the […]
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. It […]
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 fall […]
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 preparing […]
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 large […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 3 Snacks to Boost Nutrition
By Tanya Choy, RD, CDE Snacks, in the right portions are a great way to give nutrition a boost! Snacks […]
Kidney-Friendly Eating For the Whole Family
By Dani Renouf, RD, MSc Does the sentiment “I cook two different meals, one for me, and one for my […]