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Ep. 12 - Fire Up that Grill! Kidney-Friendly Summertime Cooking
Summer is here, and that means itâs 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 whateverâs fastâthen feel frustrated that your dayâs progress âwent out the windowâ? 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 todayâs episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, Iâm joined by renal dietitian and kidney stone nutrition expert Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, FAND, FNKF. Together, weâre 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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Episode 7: How to lower blood pressure through diet (Part 2)
In this second part of our blood pressure management series, we dive into the essential minerals and nutrientsâpotassium, calcium, magnesium, and fiberâand their vital roles in supporting healthy blood...
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Episode 6: How to lower blood pressure through diet (Part 1)
In this episode, I'll dive into the fundamentals of blood pressure and explore how it affects kidney health. I'll discuss what blood pressure is, the importance of setting goals for managing it, and why itâs critical...
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Episode 5: Protein, Nitrogen, and Your Kidneys
In this episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets, weâre diving into the powerful topic of plant proteins and their impact on kidney health.
Whether youâve recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or youâre...
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Episode 4: Living Kidney Donation: The Gift of Life (with guest Jill Green, PhD)
April is National Donate Life Month, and in this special episode, weâre shining a light on the powerful impact of living kidney donation. Summer sits down with Jill Green, a living kidney donor and Patient Advocacy...
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Episode 3: What Your Kidneys Really Do
Ever wondered what exactly your kidneys are up to all day? Spoiler alertâitâs way more than just filtering your blood!
In todayâs episode, we dive into the fascinating and powerful world of your kidneys. Youâll learn...
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Episode 2: My Dad's Journey with Chronic Illness: And why I became a dietitian.
In this episode, I talk with one of the most important people in my lifeâmy dadâto share his personal journey with chronic illness. From his diabetes diagnosis to the lifestyle changes that helped him thrive, this...
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Episode 1: Welcome to Kidney Nutrition Nuggets!
Welcome to the very first episode of Kidney Nutrition Nuggets! Iâm your host, Summer Van Arsdale, a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition. In this kickoff episode, Iâm sharing the heart...
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