DENVER, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care,
a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a
leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, offers tips and recipes
that may help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes
meet their nutritional needs during Halloween.
"We all want to enjoy Halloween
with family and friends without thinking too much about what we're
eating," said Sara Colman,
DaVita Kidney Care dietitian and
nutrition manager for DaVita.com. "DaVita's online recipe tool
provides great Halloween alternatives
that may allow those with CKD and/or diabetes to satisfy their
sweet tooth without derailing their nutritional goals."
More than 900 kidney- and diabetes-friendly recipes, including
many that may be good for the holidays, can be found at
DaVita.com/Recipes. Halloween recipes include:
- Apples Baked in Cider
- Glistening Frog Eye Salad
- Sweet Popcorn Balls
- Spooky Punch
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Check with your physician before making any changes to your diet
or exercise regimen, but some tips for staying on track during
Halloween may include:
- Munch on a caramel apple or homemade popcorn ball instead of
candy
- For those with diabetes, go for low-sugar candy or plan for the
extra carbohydrates in your diet and be sure to check your blood
sugar more often
- Take a 10- to 15-minute walk for each piece of candy you
eat
- Be aware of high potassium and high phosphorus ingredients like
chocolate and nuts and avoid candies made with these
ingredients
Roughly 20 million U.S. adults have CKD, which can progress to
end stage renal disease (ESRD) – or kidney failure – if not treated
properly. Most of those with CKD are unaware of their condition, as
the disease is often symptomless until their kidneys fail.
About 43 percent of ESRD patients also have diabetes.
For more kidney-friendly recipes and diet tips, download Today's
Kidney Diet: Fall Favorites cookbook at DaVita.com/Cookbook.
About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney
Care is a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a
Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions,
provides a variety of health care services to patient populations
throughout the United States and abroad. A leading
provider of dialysis services in the United
States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic
kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney
Care strives to improve patients' quality of life by
innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment
plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management
services. As of June 30, 2015, DaVita Kidney
Care operated or provided administrative services at 2,210
outpatient dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 176,000 patients. The company
also operated 96 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10
countries outside the United States. DaVita Kidney
Care supports numerous programs dedicated to creating
positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The
company's leadership development initiatives and social
responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern
Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please
visit DaVita.com.
DaVita and DaVita HealthCare Partners are trademarks or
registered trademarks of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.
Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Shuket
(303) 876-7547
Caitlyn.Shuket@davita.com
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