Written by Karen Dunker, RD Did you know that the average Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner has over 2,000 calories? That number of calories is usually what you would consume over an entire day. The holidays are sometimes challenging if you are watching your waistline and following the kidney diet. But eating right during the holidays…
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Your physical and mental health can contribute to your sleep problems. Common causes for disrupted sleep patterns in kidney disease patients include: restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, inadequate dialysis clearance, emotions, changes in sleep patterns, and caffeine. Restless leg syndrome Some…
Pretty much everyone should be pushing to exercise more. Sedentary jobs and lifestyles are assisting in the obesity epidemic and we all know things should change. Even while being aware of the problem and knowing the benefits of changing, it is still difficult to make a habit of working out regularly – especially if it…
Seniors are spending more time on the Internet. In fact, use of the Internet has changed the way they gather information and communicate with friends and family. Here’s an example of a couple of seniors exploring their new laptop: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcN08Tg3PWw[/youtube] Funny, right? OK, hilarious actually. But one thing seniors don’t do online as much as…
Is a new diet trend making Vegans think twice? As the environment has become an increasingly important focus point for many, we have moved to meal planning which is eco-friendly. One of the biggest moves for many was to cut back on the amount of meat they consume and take on a more vegetarian diet….
I wanted to write a blog about a certain exercise routine that has inspired me lately. MagicKitchen.com is excited about health – and exercise is certainly a part of that! The exercises I follow are all on www.BodyRock.tv. This is a blog/community led by Zuzanna and Freddy. Freddy films Zuzanna doing workouts for their followers,…
There’s a new Food Network Star, Jeff Mauro the Sandwich King. This guy can really make a sandwich out of anything. A couple of the sandwiches he featured on the show were: Greek Taco: Ground Lamb with feta mint tzatziki on grilled non-pocket pitas. Jamon Jibarito: He mashes up some plantains and fries them, then…
With fall’s arrival, your busy schedule means you need to start finding the right meal planning ideas that will work for your family. Here are five ideas for Fast Healthy Meals. 1. Set up a meal exchange with five families each month. On a certain day, everyone in the exchange group meets at rotating homes…
We want you to get to know us a little better, so here are a couple of comments from employees about the books they’re reading right now: My latest read is Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. I wouldn’t normally open up a fantasy story (besides something Harry Potter related) but this book…
Summer is sadly coming to a close, but there’s time for a few more picnics. Here’s my idea of the perfect picnic hamper: First, no need for a basket or hamper, there are some great coolers and icechests out there with wheels, use one of those! You’ll want a main dish, a side dish, a…