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The Importance of Hydration and Kidney Health
The Importance of Hydration and Kidney HealthWater is very important in helping maintaining health kidneys. Water makes up our weight by 60-70%, and every part of our body requires water is...
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Kidney Stones
Kidney StonesWhat is a kidney stone?Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys and is often painful when passed. The hard deposits are minerals and acid salts that sick...
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The Importance of Nutrition in Kidney Disease
March is National Kidney Month, we are going to be posting blogs throughout the month educating on the importance of kidney health, diet & lifestyle, and care tips on how to manage life after...
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Healthy Meal Ideas for Valentine's Day
Let BrightStar Care of East Richmond help you out this year with some delicious, heart-healthy recipes for Valentine's Day. Healthy eating can not only be fun and delicious, but it can...
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Heart-Healthy Foods: Shopping List
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating:Eat less saturated fat. Cut back on fatty meats and high-fat dairy products. Limit foods like pizza...
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Healthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...
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20 Tips to Help Seniors Stick to Their Diets at the Holidays
Picture the typical holiday table and you’ll likely envision an abundant spread of stuffing, turkey, latkes, and pies. Now imagine navigating all that and trying to stick to a low-sodium, low-fat...