Happy Holidays! Did you know proper food preparation and storage is as important for your health as the ingredients in your dishes? Our friends USDA Food Safety shared some great tips on our blog for preventing foodborne illness—a sure way to ruin your holiday fun. READ MORE >>

If you're like Ross Geller, you know that leftovers are one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving meal. Before serving tomorrow's feast, review kidney-friendly tips from Kidney Kitchen partners USDA Food Safety that will keep your leftovers safe to eat. READ MORE >>

Most Americans use measuring cups and spoons to portion their ingredients when they cook. But did you know that most people around the world weigh their ingredients? A kitchen scale is more accurate and a gamechanger if you follow a kidney-friendly meal plan! READ MORE >>

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with help from Kidney Kitchen! Read our latest blog post to find recipes for some of your favorite Latin American dishes that have been tweaked to fit a kidney-friendly meal plan. READ MORE >>

A healthy gut, rich in beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, plays an important role in your digestive system and keeps your kidneys functioning well. Check out our blog for five strategies for healthy eating that can help you keep your gut healthy. READ MORE >>

Like many of us, Kidney Kitchen contributor Dr. Blake Shusterman loves high-potassium foods like bananas, sweet potatoes and avocados. If you're someone who gets confused by one-size-fits-all potassium recommendations for people with kidney disease, check out his latest guest blog post to help you navigate this nutrient READ MORE >>

The drinks you choose to quench your thirst can have a big impact on your kidney health? Dr. Blake Shusterman, a Kidney Kitchen® contributor known as The Cooking Doc®, shared his top 5 drinks for people with kidney disease on our blog. READ MORE >>

As a nephrologist, food lover, cook and Kidney Kitchen® contributor, Dr. Blake Shusterman knows that choosing the right foods can make a big difference in your kidney health. Read his top tips for how you can better manage your kidney disease through food on our blog. READ MORE >>

To celebrate Heart Month, we spoke with AKF’s newest Kidney Kidney Kitchen®, NIH NHLBI's The Heart Truth program, and our friends NIDDK about how people with kidney disease can manage their heart health through food. Learn what they had to say on our blog. READ MORE >>

Many people ring in the new year with a promise to make healthier choices. If you have kidney disease, one of the best things you can do to manage or even slow down the progression of the disease is to eat and drink healthy, kidney-friendly foods and fluids. AKF's Kidney Kitchen® is a great resource to help you get started, and we’ve cooked up some exciting updates over the past few months to help you conquer your New Year’s resolution. READ MORE >>

Do you struggle to find the motivation to cook over a hot stove or grill during the summer? We've got you covered! Check out our latest blog post for tricks that will allow you stay cool in the kitchen and keep cooking kidney-friendly meals all summer long. READ MORE >>

Your renal dietitian can work with you to create a meal plan that you'll want to follow, and sticking to that plan is key to managing your kidney disease or kidney failure. Learn more about this important member of your care team on our blog. READ MORE >>