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Pizza of the World

March is World Kidney Month, so it’s a great time to think about behaviors we choose every day that put these precious organs at risk! Since pizza is a beloved food around the world, let’s look at ways you can make this typically high-fat, high-salt food fit into a healthy ...More
March 21, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Social Workers, Dietitians Acknowledged for Hard Work

DENVER—In March, National Kidney Month is celebrated. In addition to that, both National Social Work Month and National Nutrition Month is also celebrated. More than 3,200 social workers and dietitians were thanked by DaVita for the hard work and dedication in the health ...More
March 21, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
Casseroles, Easy Meals for Busy Folks

A while ago, I gave a friend a beautiful handmade casserole dish for her wedding. The new bride asked me what to cook in it. When I said casseroles, her blank face told me she had never made one. I couldn’t believe it! ...More
March 6, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Everyone is Important in Dialysis Care

When one thinks of dialysis, one might not consider all the hard work and dedication that goes into taking care of each individual kidney failure patient. Each employee plays a special role in this demanding field. Each role is specific, but at the end of the day, it is all ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Preserve Yourself from Eating too Much Salt

To liven up the flavor of your food, just add salt. Sounds like good advice, right? Wrong. ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Say Cheese: Indian Recipe Provides Low-Sodium Alternative

When you follow a low-sodium diet, cheese can pack a salty punch. In fact, it’s one of the top 10 foods contributing salt to the American diet, and salt is a big problem for people who want healthy hearts and kidneys. There are great low-sodium choices, you just have to ...More
January 22, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
DaVita Supports Kidney-Friendly Holiday Meal Planning

DENVER—DaVita is offering new recipes and educational tips for kidney patients to help them have a healthy and delicious holiday season. ...More
December 5, 2012
Posted in News, Practice Management
DaVita Releases 13 Kidney-Friendly Apple Recipes

DENVER—DaVita released 13 apple-based recipes to celebrate the season and the many varieties of this healthy, delicious fruit. ...More
December 3, 2012
Posted in News, Practice Management
New Recipe Book From the AAKP Now Available

TAMPA, Fla.—The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) has been in the business of giving patients the tools necessary to take charge of their lives for more than 40 years. Today the Association announced the pre-sale of its new recipe book, AAKP Delicious! The new ...More
November 14, 2012
Posted in News, Business
Tips for Tasty, Dialysis-Friendly Summer Meals on the Grill

WALTHAM, Mass.— August 8, 2012 - For most Americans, summertime means carefree cookouts and celebrations featuring delicious and bountiful food. However, for the nearly 400,000 Americans who are on dialysis due to kidney failure, unique dietary restrictions limit their food ...More
August 14, 2012
Posted in News, Practice Management