Regional menus
Shelli celebrates Michigan favorite foods
March 01, 2006Mary from Georgia
June 20, 2006What could be peachier than a fond look at Georgia, also known as “The Peach State?” DaVita dietitian, Mary, reminds us that her state brings forth not only peach blossoms, but dogwood, azalea and cherry blossoms, too, from the Appalachian Trailto the Okefenokee Swamps. Mary has personally tested all the recipes in this sampler of Georgian cuisine—a choice of three entrees, two desserts and a cool beverage—Rachael’s Dilly Chicken, Mustard Seed Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Pauline’s Shrimp Salad, Peach Crisp, Mary’s Cherry Pie and Minted Lemonade.
Helen from Colorado Menu
August 15, 2006DaVita dietitian Helen not only knows her way around the kitchen, but she can also tell you how to get around Colorado. Helen shares some delicious recipes and lays out a fun itinerary for visiting the Rocky Mountain state. Even if you can’t get to Colorado anytime soon, her recommendations will make you feel like you’ve taken a vacation.
Fun stuff to do and delicious specialties of the Pacific Northwest
July 10, 2007
Drive as far north and as far west as you can in the continental United States and you’ll find yourself in the great state of Washington. Along with breathtaking scenery, there are some good, fresh eats in the Evergreen State. DaVita dietitian Brenda from Washington shares some of the highlights of the Pacific Northwest. Take a trip to Washington to see the sights, or just try some of these delicious, kidney-friendly regional recipes at home.
Kidney-friendly foods from the Southwest
July 16, 2007
One of the great things about living in the United States is that you are in a melting pot of flavors as well as cultures. DaVita dietitians, Kara and Maria from Arizona, have put together a regional menu of favorite foods from the Southwest. Homemade Tortillas, Huevos Rancheros, Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Rice and No-Tomato Salsa are a few of the dialysis-friendly recipes you’ll find that feature the ingredients that are plentiful in the American Southwest.
Kidney-friendly Filipino foods from Northern California
October 15, 2007
Five DaVita renal dietitians from Vallejo, Hayward and Fairfield, California have put together a selection of favorite Filipino foods that are popular in their northern California area. Generally, Filipino foods can be high in sodium, potassium and phosphorus; however, DaVita dialysis dietitians have modified the recipes to make them more kidney-friendly. Try Palabok, Lumpia, Sinigang, Pancit and Turon and discover the uniqueness of northern California.
Kidney-friendly foods from Minnesota
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DaVita renal dietitians from Minnesota share some of their favorite regional recipes that have been modified for the dialysis diet. By limiting phosphorus, potassium and sodium, dialysis patients can enjoy delicious Apple Pie, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Swedish Rusks, Chinese Hotdish and more. Hotdish is another name for casserole, and those seem pretty popular in Minnesota.
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