This conversation is with Michele Crosmer, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in renal nutrition. She owns her own private practice, Crosmer Nutrition and is based in Southern California. Michele is passionate about utilizing a plant-based diet and lifestyle to slow the progression of kidney disease to delay or prevent dialysis. She understands how confusing and frustrating it can be trying to follow, “the renal diet” and she started her business to dispel myths and provide encouragement. Michele helps her clients understand their individual nutrient needs, prepare meals at home, learn to enjoy a plant-based lifestyle, and optimize kidney and overall health.  We cover:  Kidneys do more than just “filter blood” How to measure kidney function The causes of chronic kidney disease The best diet for kidney protection Why too much protein is harmful for the kidneys Effects of acidic vs alkaline foods Sodium and kidney health How fruits and veggies can fit into a low potassium diet How not all dietary phosphorus is created equally Cholesterol, saturated fat, and kidney disease Why kidney disease can cause vitamin D deficiency Tips to help prevent kidney stones Other lifestyle changes to support your kidneys Connect with Michele on Instagram: @plantbased.kidneys | Facebook: @plantbased.kidneys  Visit her website: https://plantbasedkidneys.com  Resources:  Video: How Not to Die From Kidney Disease PCRM’s Nutrition Guide for Clinicians: Chronic Kidney Disease Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order!  Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing!  Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled  Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show!   *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*