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Basic BBQ Rub

Basic BBQ Rub Grilling season is upon us!  Aside from being a quick & easy way to cook meats, grilling is a very heart healthy cooking method.  If you have kidney disease, this versatile spice mix is perfect to flavor up all kinds of meats & poultry without any salt.   Kid …

Let’s Talk Some More (Renal Friendly) Turkey—Part 2

Stephanie Legin RD, LDN Registered Dietitian | Let’s Talk Some More (Renal Friendly) Turkey—Part 2 Now that you know how to pick and purchase a renal friendly turkey for your next holiday meal, how do you flavor it?  Choosing a natural, whole turkey gives you a blank canvas of fresh turkey to wo …

Candied Carrots — The Low Potassium Alternative

Do you love sweet potatoes, but need to limit potassium in your diet?  Try these candied carrots!   They are a great, lower potassium alternative to a sweet potato based side dish.  Try swapping out sweet potatoes with carrots in other recipes to lower the potassium content. Candied Carrots Ingr …

Plant Based Eating: What It Is And How It Applies To CKD

Marika Wamback, BSc. R.D. Registered Dietitian | Plant Based Eating: What It Is and How It Applies To CKD Plant based eating has been growing in popularity.  There is an increasing amount of plant based foods available for consumers.  As the awareness of plant based foods grows, so does the conf …

Cinnamon Cookies

  If you have CKD and love holiday cookies, you need to add this one to your baking list.  So low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus that you can enjoy two! These cookies are full of warm holiday flavor and is sure to be a family favorite.   Tip:  If you have diabetes and would like to lo …

Realistic Resolutions for Continual Health

Marika Wamback, R.D. Renal Dietitian | Happy new year!  As we welcome in 2018, many of us will want to start the year off with healthy goals; the top ones being losing weight, and quitting smoking.  These are admirable goals, but often, people quit just as they’re getting started.  This is becau …

Complete Christmas Dinner Menu 

Adhering to the Renal diet doesn\’t mean boring or bland food! These recipes have the kidney patient in mind and have been modified to contain reduced salt, potassium, and phosphorus to help you enjoy the holidays without sacrificing flavour. Christmas Dinner  Menu Beverage Spiced Eggnog App …

Savory Green Beans

Green beans are such a versatile and renal friendly vegetable.  The following recipe punches up the flavor using dill, lemon and garlic alleviating the need to use salt!  Serve this green bean side dish cold or hot with your next meal. Savory Green Beans Ingredients 16oz frozen green beans ¼ tsp …