Phosphorus Revisited
By Stéphanie Pasaman Dt.P. One of the key dietary recommendations for people with chronic kidney disease is limiting phosphorus intake. It is still necessary for most patients, but the guidelines...
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A New Renal Website!
The Kidney Foundation just launched its updated renal diet website, Kidney Community Kitchen (www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca). The site was first introduced in 2011: an easy to use, interactive and information-rich resource on...
July 21, 2020
Watch out for Phosphate Additives!
By June Martin Our kidneys perform many important functions, including the removal of any extra phosphorus from the blood. But when kidneys are not functioning well, phosphorus levels can rise,...
June 3, 2019
Diabetes and Kidney Disease – a challenging combination
by June Martin, RD Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that happens when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or the insulin that is produced cannot...
June 3, 2019
Shake that salt habit!
June Martin, RD, CDE Salt or sodium reduction is important for all Canadians, but it is especially critical for those who have or are at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease...
May 25, 2019
The Summer Potassium Challenge
By Céline Quintin, P.Dt. Nice sunny days, flowers and plants everywhere, and the aroma of a barbecue: all of these mean summer! There is also an abundance of fruits and...
May 25, 2019
Timing is everything
By June Martin, RD, CDE We spend a lot of time talking to dialysis patients about what to eat. But did you know that when you eat matters, too? When...
May 24, 2019
How to enjoy… potatoes?
Potatoes are high in potassium, not ideal for those of us living with kidney disease. But you can still enjoy them in moderation if you use the double-boil method of...
May 24, 2019
Planning your meals with Spice It Up!
By June Martin, RD, CDE Following a renal diet is tricky. Not only do you need to worry about the amount of potassium, phosphorus and sodium you consume, but you...
May 24, 2019
Are you getting enough protein?
By Céline Quintin, P.Dt. Has your dietitian ever told you that you’re not eating enough protein to meet your body’s needs? Are you getting a little tired of eating meat...
May 24, 2019
Top 10 tips for the holidays
By Leonora Chao, MSc, RD As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to plan ahead to avoid the pitfalls of over-indulgence. Here are 10 tips to help people...
May 22, 2019
What’s the scoop on sugar?
By June Martin, RD, CDE It seems that sugar is at the top of everyone’s minds these days when it comes to nutrition and health. It’s been described as “the...
May 22, 2019
Comfort and joy without regrets!
Céline Quintin, P.Dt. Elke Henneberg, Editor The Holiday season should be an enjoyable time for most people. But for those of us with serious dietary considerations, it can be very...
December 12, 2018
Potassium additives hiding in plain sight
By June Martin, RD, CDE We’ve written a lot about phosphate additives over the past few years. So now we think it’s time for an update on potassium additives. This...
April 10, 2018
Stretching your food dollar
By Leonora Chao, MSc, RD Ever-increasing food costs can make healthy eating more difficult, especially when you are trying to follow a kidney-friendly diet. Here are some helpful tips! Stretching...
February 6, 2018
When water just won’t cut it!
By June Martin, RD, CDE One of the common complaints I hear as a dietitian is “I’m sick of water”. Water is definitely the healthiest beverage option for most people....
February 2, 2018
Managing Phosphorous
By Lisa Zhu, RPh The following article discusses phosphorous and its function within the body, why people with kidney disease may have increased blood levels of this mineral, the consequences...
January 26, 2018
Treating body and soul: a community garden for dialysis patients
Inviting patients to their garden. From left: Roger Cadieux, Denis Dion, Isabelle Nadeau, Pierre Duhamel, Olivier Diec. Six wooden planters with fruits and vegetables are now taking the space of...
January 26, 2018
Keeping strong with exercise!
By Leonora Chao, RD Regular exercise provides many health benefits for kidney patients, such as improving quality of life and reducing the risk factors for sarcopenia. Building and keeping muscle...
January 25, 2018