What’s more classic than holiday eggnog? This adapted dairy free spiced eggnog recipe allows kidney patients to enjoy without worry! High phosphorus ingredients have been replaced with nondairy, reduced phosphorus alternatives to enable you to enjoy this rich, creamy treat this holiday seaso …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Marika Wamback, BSc. R.D. Registered Dietitian | Hot Topic: Artificial Sweeteners: Can They be Consumed With CKD? Artificial Sweeteners: The Evidence Artificial sweeteners have been a very controversial hot topic over the years. There remains a lot of skepticism over whether these products cont …
Need something to jazz up your meat, poultry and fish but don’t want to add a bunch of sodium and preservatives to your dish? Try making your own versatile “shake and bake” coating! If you have CKD, you’ll want to make big batches of this low sodium, potassium and phosphorus crispy breadcrumb c …
Advice for Individuals Newly Diagnosed with CKD By Stephanie Legin, RD, LDN Disease prevention through a healthy lifestyle of regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, effective stress management , and refraining from smoking is key. At an early age, get in the routine of scheduling annual che …
Marika Wamback, BSc. R.D. Renal Dietitian | Heart Health: Ticker Talk with Renal Disease Did you know that February is Heart Health Month? Since February is usually associated with love, flowers, chocolates, and hearts for Valentine’s Day, it is also associated with keeping a vital muscle and p …
This colorful, fresh, and sweet tasting stuffing is a great addition to any holiday meal. Fresh cranberries and apples make this flavorful side dish low in potassium and sodium. Festive Cranberry Stuffing Ingredients: 3 cups soft, stale bread crumbs 1 cup diced peeled tart apple ½ cup fresh cr …