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Kidney Health Resources

These are resources we use with KNI patients, with great success.
Designed by expert renal dietitians for patients and professionals in the renal space.

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Kidney Health 101: Phosphorus

Kidney Health 101: Phosphorus

Has your doctor told you to follow a lower phosphorus diet? Or did you look up foods to eliminate for a low phosphorus diet and now feel like there are no foods left to eat? If that is the case- don't worry! This course answers the questions of how you can still enjoy food on a low phosphorus diet. What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what, and how of phosphorus and its role in kidney disease, practical recommendations for achieving a healthy phosphorus balance (not all phosphorus is the same!!), meal plans, resources for finding additional recipes, choosing lower phosphorus foods, and meal ideas, and lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Health 101: Potassium

Kidney Health 101: Potassium

Are you confused about potassium? If your doctor has told you you need a low potassium diet (or a higher potassium diet), you probably got a list of foods or looked up information on the internet. Now you are wondering what you can eat, and maybe why potassium is something to pay attention to. This course answers these questions and more, empowering you to make confident food choices that keep you healthy! What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what, and how of potassium and its role in kidney disease, practical recommendations for achieving a healthy potassium balance (it's not just about food!), meal plans, resources for finding additional recipes and meal ideas, and lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Health 101: Sodium

Kidney Health 101: Sodium

Are you wondering how to make a low sodium diet taste good? A low sodium diet is recommended for almost anyone who has a chronic disease or wants to prevent chronic disease. The challenge is finding a way to eat a low sodium diet AND enjoy it! This course reviews why a low sodium diet helps in chronic disease, and gives you practical ways to eat a low sodium diet, make food taste good. What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what and how of sodium, practical recommendations for enjoying low sodium foods, meal plans, handouts with tips for eating out, seasoning guide, resources for finding recipes, basic cooking tutorials, lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Nutrition Answers

Kidney Nutrition Answers

The different pieces of kidney nutrition can feel overwhelming until you see how they all work together for kidney health. Kidney Nutrition Answers is a powerful, self-guided course that teaches the basics of smart kidney nutrition. You’ll learn how to set personal nutrition priorities and see examples of healthy recipes that help sustain and improve kidney function. NOW with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Nutrition Principles Module. WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS: - Recipes and meal plans to start eating today - Protein: Determining on how much and what types - PRAL: what is it & why it matters - Importance of vitamins and minerals - Is your anemia causing a decline in kidney function & what to do about it? - Why you should pay attention to gut symptoms if you want healthy kidneys - Phosphorus: why it matters and what sources to worry about - Potassium considerations at different CKD stages - Sodium secrets to consider for kidney health - BONUS: How and why to use Cronometer to track nutrition - Special Considerations for Polycystic Kidney Disease nutrition that differ from CKD nutrition. HOW IT WORKS: - Enroll now and use the modules at your own pace! - Make sure to download all the helpful resources, simple meal ideas and handouts with targeted ideas from everything from anemia to alkalinity.
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Plant-Based Diet Cookbook – Coming soon!

Plant-Based Diet Cookbook – Coming soon!

In partnership with our sister non-profit Renalign, we can't wait to share 100 of our favorite recipes from soups and salads to main dishes and desserts. These are tried and true recipes that have been tested by our dietitians and are enjoyed by our patients and in our programs. Join our waitlist to pre-order your copy when it launches in 2023!
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