Category Archives: potassium

Dialysis and Summer Weather Recipes

Posted on March 26, 2022 by DevonTexas

We’re coming into Summer when the extreme challenge of keeping hydrated while limiting fluids comes into play and a competition greater than March Madness! Here are some low potassium recipes for your consideration from Davita. In this context, please consider … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Cooking

Posted on August 16, 2016 by DevonTexas

Hey all!  I need to share this article about cooking for dialysis patients.  Read it carefully and I hope you find it as interesting as I do.  I’m inspired by the fact the study involved supports all the findings with … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and sausage

Posted on May 29, 2016 by DevonTexas

Since it’s a holiday weekend (Memorial Day 2016), some of us may have a moment to cook something containing elements that are good for us as we try to avoid things we shouldn’t eat.  Breakfast seems to be a time we especially … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Kidney-friendly Snacks

Posted on November 15, 2015 by DevonTexas

1/15/16 Update – I saw a post on FaceBook that offered a free sample (just pay shipping) from Vida-Fuel.  I would highly recommend you try these snacks! Go to their WebSite to see the offer Hey everyone!  Sorry for the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and kidney Diet Updated 6/2015

Posted on June 13, 2015 by DevonTexas

6-20-15: Revised to delete the link to a site no longer available. Don’t worry.  I’ll find more!  LOL Okay, I’ve written about “Dialysis and Phosphorus” and, eventually, “Dialysis and Potassium”  (Sorry, I haven’t written it yet.  I didn’t realize that until … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Bone Disease

Posted on June 6, 2015 by DevonTexas

From the DPC Education Center comes a conference call on Bone and Mineral Disease. Why is this important or relevant to dialysis patients?  Well, that pesky phosphorus (See Dialysis and Phosphorus Control) leaches calcium from your bones and replaces it with … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Rebirth

Posted on April 14, 2015 by DevonTexas

I recently made some profound changes in my life.  I didn’t mention anything previously because I didn’t want to jinx it.  But, now that I am a bit down the road, I’m comfortable to write about it. Confession time.  I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Chicken

Posted on April 13, 2015 by DevonTexas

I came across this posting at Davita.com about some simple 5 ingredient, kidney-friendly, chicken recipes. If you are like me, finding simple, creative meal ideas is a full-time job! Take a look and let me know what you think in … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Living Well with Kidney Disease

Posted on September 17, 2014 by DevonTexas

    The National Kidney Foundation has produced six very good videos about living with kidney disease. I’ll let them speak for themselves. You know… I would encourage my family and friends to view these videos.  It would help them understand … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and a New APP

Posted on August 28, 2014 by DevonTexas

The AAKP came up with this helpful bit of Andriod technology… THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY  PATIENTS LAUNCHES NEW APP TO HELP PATIENTS WITH NUTRITIONAL NEEDS “On July 24, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) launched the AAKP Nutrition … Continue reading →

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