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Food is Not Medicine
"Food is medicine," is one of the most common phrases you'll hear in the nutrition world. But after a chronic kidney disease diagnosis, having this belief around nutrition can change your entire relationship with...
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The Relationship Between Nutrition and eGFR Improvements
What is the relationship between nutrition and eGFR improvement?
If chronic kidney disease is considered irreversible, how is it possible for some people to see their eGFR improve after making nutrition and lifestyle...
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Ep. 17 - Are Food Lists Holding You Back?
If you feel like you're working so hard to eat for your kidneys but still aren't gaining momentum, this episode is for you.
Many people with chronic kidney disease rely on food lists to guide every decision they...
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Ep 16 - The Truth About Weight Loss and Kidney Health
In this episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, Summer shares her conversation from the Kidney Confidence Today Summit — one that quickly became a fan favorite among participants. Joined by fellow renal dietitian...
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Ep. 15 - The (Bad?) Banana
Is the banana really that bad? You’ve probably heard that it’s full of sugar, spikes blood sugar, or should be avoided if you have CKD or diabetes. In this short and sweet episode, I’m busting the most ridiculous...
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Ep. 14 - Intuitive Eating Meets CKD Nutrition
In this episode, we dive into the concept of intuitive eating and how it can work alongside the dietary needs of chronic kidney disease (CKD). If you've ever found yourself stuck in an "all or nothing" mindset when it...
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Ep. 13 - Your CKD Travel Nutrition Blueprint
Traveling with chronic kidney disease can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, I break down how to feel confident and prepared whether you’re headed out for a long...
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Ep. 12 - Fire Up that Grill! Kidney-Friendly Summertime Cooking
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill! But living with chronic kidney disease might have you thinking, "What can I grill?'"Â
In this episode, I'm turning up the heat on smart grilling...
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Episode 11: Is Primal Hunger Sabotaging Your Progress?
Have you ever found yourself starving by the end of the day, only to raid the kitchen and eat whatever’s fast, then feel frustrated that your day’s progress “went out the window”? You're not alone. In this episode,...
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Episode 10: How to Navigate CKD & Kidney Stones (with guest Melanie Betz, MS, RD)
In today’s episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, I’m joined by renal dietitian and kidney stone nutrition expert Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, FAND, FNKF. Together, we’re exploring the connection between chronic kidney...
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Episode 9: My 5-Step Meal Planning Framework
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Summer Van Arsdale, registered dietitian and founder of The Kidney Nutrition Coach, invites you into the heart of her 5-step framework for planning balanced, satisfying meals with CKD...
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Episode 8: Blood Pressure & The Power of ACEs and ARBs with Dr. Katie Myers
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, and this episode is all about understanding how medications like ACEs and ARBs can support both blood pressure control and promote kidney health.
Join host Summer Van...
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