Hemodialysis, your medications, and your diet work together to keep you as healthy as possible. In this section you will find information to support a healthy in-center hemodialysis diet. You can read about controlling certain nutrient and fluid intake and how to make sure that you’re getting the right vitamins and minerals. You will also find tips on meal planning and staying healthy. YOU play the most important role in this part of your treatment, read on to learn more and stay healthy.
Why Meal Planning is Important
This page sums up the diet and fluid limits for people on in-center hemodialysis treatment and how meal planning can help you to follow those requirements.
Recipes
Find recipes suitable for someone on hemodialysis or nocturnal hemodialysis. Or, input your own recipes to share with others.
Nutritional Calculator
Use this tool to find out about portion sizes and the nutritional content of foods.
Options When Eating Out
Sometimes it’s hard to eat out when you’re on a special diet. Read this page to find suggestions for items suitable for someone on in-center hemodialysis.
Controlling Phosphorus Intake
Controlling Potassium Intake
Controlling Sodium Intake
Controlling Fluids
Find out why it’s important to control the amount of phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and fluids in your diet and read suggestions that will help you do it.
Important Vitamins and Minerals
Read about other vitamins and minerals that you need to look out for and find suggestions that will help you make sure you’re getting the right amounts.
Tips for Staying Healthy
Besides diet, there are other things you can do to keep yourself healthy. Read some tips and advice that can help you feel your best.
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