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Staying Healthy in COVID Times
The news is changing daily, the virus is spreading, it is more important than ever that you put your healthRead this post
Kidneys, Beans and Greens
By Claire Chartrand MSc. RD Traditional dietary guidelines for people with chronic kidney disease recommended avoiding many plant-based foods suchRead 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
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. WhetherRead this post
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 asRead this post
Reducing the Potassium in Legumes
Did you know that you can drastically reduce the quantity of potassium in legumes? Indeed, according to a study, itRead 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
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 vegetablesRead 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
Phosphorus and Potassium Additives in Canadian Meat, Poultry and Fish – What you need to know!
Arti Sharma Parpia, MSc, RD Since the phosphorus and potassium content of foods are not required to be listed onRead this post
Enjoy the Sun, Not the Germs: Keeping Food Safe during Warmer Days
Warm weather and longer days have us looking forward to summer BBQs, picnics, and long days at the beach. However,Read this post
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! SnacksRead this post
