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Next Education Call: Safe or Scary? Navigating the Grocery Store

2024-06-07T12:33:45-04:00October 4th, 2017|Categories: eNews, News & Events, Nutrition, Staying Healthy, Webinar|

Is grocery shopping for your renal diet a chore you silently suffer through?  Do you work hard and do your best to sort through the multitude of confusing labels, marketing messages, and hundreds of products, but still feel like you're unsure about your choices?  Join us for our October webinar on how to successfully and joyfully navigate the grocery store to find delicious kidney-friendly choices. When: October 18 at 3:00 PM Eastern Where: Online at www.dpcedcenter.org/education-call or by phone 1-877-399-5186;433-459-5474

Honey-Garlic Low Sodium Marinated Kebabs

2024-03-28T21:00:58-04:00October 4th, 2017|Categories: eNews, Nutrition, Recipes|

Kebabs are good all year round. These marinated low sodium kebabs give ample opportunity to ramp up vegetable intake in the most delicious and delightful way! Low potassium vegetables such as onion and peppers pair perfectly with the sweet and savory chicken to make this dinner a real home-run. This kebab recipe was a snap to put together. We used red and yellow peppers, both of which are low in potassium. We also used marinated chicken breasts and basted the kebabs in the marinade before grilling to perfection. Alternatively, you could also use pork. If you want to go totally plant-based, [...]

Smell Loss and Kidney Disease

2024-03-28T21:01:07-04:00September 6th, 2017|Categories: eNews, Nutrition, Quality of Life|Tags: |

Our sense of smell is not only used to appreciate new blooms in Spring and the aroma of a great meal but is essential when we taste our food as well. Recently, researchers have found those with advanced kidney disease may experience a loss of smell. While the cause is unknown, researchers are looking for ways to improve the sense of smell in kidney disease patients in order to decrease rates of malnutrition. When your sense of smell is reduced, your ability to taste food is also reduced. This could lead to food aversion and eating less. As a kidney disease [...]

Summertime S’mores

2024-03-28T21:01:11-04:00July 26th, 2017|Categories: Nutrition, Recipes|

Nothing is more iconic of summertime and family time then s’mores.  "But," you say,  "s’mores have…shhhh [whisper] chocolate." No worries here though! Chocolate never shows up on the “Do Have” renal diet list, due to its high phos content.  A classic s’more with two graham crackers, 1/2 bar chocolate, and one large marshmallow has 97 mg phosphorus, 128 mg potassium, and 151 mg sodium. This does not mean that s’mores are out though. Non-chocolate s’mores are fancy, trendy, and super yummy.  We experimented with 3 different non-chocolate s’more variations to keep the dietary phosphorus at bay: Butterscotch Chip S'more, Lemon Curd [...]

Pressed Vegetarian Picnic Sandwich

2024-03-28T21:01:14-04:00June 20th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Recipes|

Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  20 mins Total time:  40 mins Serves: 4 SERVINGS Ingredients Sandwich 2-9" French baquettes 1 cup green beans, trimmed ½ c roasted red pepper, sliced (can by packed in vinegar or make your own in oven) 1 medium eggplant, sliced into disks 1 Tbsp low sodium black olives (~5) 3 eggs, hard boiled and sliced Tapenade (can also use store bought tapenade) 1 Tbsp calamata olives (~ 5) 1 Tbsp black olives, low sodium 1 Tbsp green olives, low sodium if available Vinaigrette ¼ c Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp [...]

DASH Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Gout

2024-03-28T21:01:15-04:00May 26th, 2017|Categories: eNews, News & Events, Nutrition, Staying Healthy|

Gout is caused by an accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints and other tissues. Over time, these crystals can lead to painful attacks of gout, typically beginning in the big toe. The relationship between gout and kidney disease is two-fold, those with gout are 83% more likely to have kidney disease and those who have kidney disease are more likely to suffer from gout. Since the kidneys typically process uric acid, those with decreased kidney function will have a more difficult time eliminating excess uric acid. Typical treatment of gout includes taking uric acid-lowering medications, however many of these [...]

A Tomato Free Cinco de Mayo!

2024-03-28T21:01:18-04:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Recipes, Staying Healthy|

What is Cinco de Mayo without a little bit of chips and salsa? “But, I can’t have tomatoes!” you say. And that is where this magnificent creation comes in, because you "can have" chips and salsa even without tomatoes! This wonderful low potassium recipe will make you forget that tomatoes ever existed in pico de gallo. This recipe is sans-tomatoes. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Even better, it is low in sodium! It pulls its flavor from fresh lime juice and cilantro and little bit of crunch from some fresh jicama. Paired with a low sodium corn chip you don't even notice the [...]

Kidney Friendly Deviled Eggs Just in Time for Easter!

2024-03-28T21:01:21-04:00April 14th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Recipes|

Boiled eggs are no stranger in our fridge with Easter this month. What better way to enjoy all those boiled eggs then whipping up some simple deviled eggs to snack on! Don't just stop at a simple deviled egg either. Deviled eggs are simple enough, so you can add all sorts of dynamic flavors to fit your fancy. We tried three new flavors for our deviled eggs: smoked paprika, curry, and fresh garden herb. All of them were fantastic, although all very very different one from another. Alternatively, you could use any of these same seasoning to make a delicious egg [...]

Spring Breakfast

2024-03-28T21:01:26-04:00March 21st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Nutrition, Recipes|

English muffins are a breakfast classic.  Usually they are topped with jelly and butter or eggs and cheese.  This English muffin alternative is a great spring breakfast when you want something simple, refreshing, and filling. You can fill up on some healthy fresh produce with this quick on-the-go breakfast.  So whether you can barely get yourself out of bed in the mornings, or you greet the sun with a smile, this one is for you! Simple English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches Author: Rebecca Barksdale Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  15 mins A simple kidney-friendly breakfast or snack Ingredients 6 [...]

Get Game Day Ready with Kidney Grub!

2024-03-28T21:01:28-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Blog, Recipes|

The DPC Education Center is very excited to be partnering with Jessiana Saville from kidneyrd.com to supply you with kidney friendly recipes and tips each month! Jessiana is a registered dietitian and works hard to increase access to dietitians for kidney disease and dialysis patients. Think pizza is out on for your Superbowl fun?  Think again!   Tomato, cheese, and salty meats usually make pizza a "limit" item for the renal diet.  However, with a little creativity, some great herbs, and other fantastic flavors you can serve this up for any game-day and enjoy every bite without busting the sodium, phosphorus, or [...]

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