PKD NUTRITION PROGRAM Support kidney health and slower progression Learn more today Schedule a connect call   Connect with Diana, The PKD Dietitian! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian WEBSITE: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/    DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Here’s a glance at the episode: One fruit that you should 100% avoid with PKD. Why?  Because it can be toxic to your kidneys and brain.  Find out more in this shorty episode with Diana, The PKD Dietitian.   Finding the PKD Dietitian Podcast valuable?  Please consider rating and reviewing it wherever you listen to podcasts.  This helps other PKD warriors find the show!  For Apple podcast: Click Here Scroll to the bottom Tap to rate with 5 stars Select “Write a review”     To enter the...

5 tips from The PKD Dietitian to help you navigate PKD lab draws with confidence and to help plan for a stress-free experience.      RESOURCES Register For - PKD & Nutrition: Your Foundational Pillars Smoother PKD Lab Draws: 5 Tips and Why They Help  Share your lab draw tips with [email protected]    DISCLAIMER The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

With this Listener Q Episode, we are going to dive into all things Potassium & PKD. The PKD Dietitian is going to:  Clarify what potassium is Review Potassium's Perks for PKD #PERKSFORPKD Go over what a good intake is for PKD health And speak truth to if you should potassium for kidney health   RESOURCES Master Your Labs for PKD  Episode #11. The First Medical Food For PKD: Guest Dr. Thomas Weimbs KetoCitra* - the first non-prescription, medical food for PKD   SPONSOR SHOUT...

Listener Q Episode! "I heard that turmeric is good for PKD and that taking curcumin, although I have no idea what that is, helps with inflammation.  My question is...are turmeric and curcumin the same thing, they are on lots of supplement labels together.  And is one better for PKD than the other?" Tune in and find out: What turmeric and curcumin are If either has benefits for PKD What the science says PKD Dietitian's thoughts on supplementation   RESOURCES BLOG: 4 Questions to ask...

Listener Question:  "I heard that drinking celery juice will help lower my blood pressure naturally, is that true?  Is celery juice good or bad for polycystic kidney disease?" Answer: Tune in and find out! Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?   Send Diana a Request!  LET'S CONNECT Instagram Facebook PKD Nutrition Newsletter   DISCLAIMER The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Information presented should not be used in...

Learn The PKD Dietitian's 5 favorite resources for finding a Dietitian to work with.  Specifically for Nutrition and Polycystic Kidney Health, on diet for PKD.  Plus, what to consider before you even start looking and tips to guide you to finding someone who meets your needs.     READ THE BLOG: Polycystic Kidneys: 30 Ways a Dietitian Can Help & How to Find One    WORK WITH DIANA: Schedule a PKD Connect Call   FIND A DIETITIAN (RD): The PKD Dietitian National Kidney Foundation’s...

The 3rd episode in your 3-part Keto & PKD Series! You will learn the Top 5 Mistakes I see in the PKD Community around ketogenic therapy + PLUS my tips to avoid these mistakes   KETO SERIES: Ketogenic Diets: Are They Good for PKD? - Part. 1 How To Start Keto Safely for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) - Part. 2   CONNECT WITH DIANA, THE PKD DIETITIAN! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian WEBSITE:...

Join Diana, The PKD Dietitian, as she provides an in-depth look at the steps you need to consider and take when starting ketogenic therapy safely for PKD.   This is the second episode of a 3-part series on Keto and Polycystic Kidney Disease.   RESOURCES Grab your *FREE* Starter Grocery Guide to get an idea of all the food you can, and should, include! Check out The pkDO Foundation  Listen to Episode 19: Ketogenic Diets: Are They Good for PKD?   WORK WITH DIANA Kidney Jumpstart  PKD...

Dive into all things Ketogenic Therapy and Polycystic Kidney Disease with The PKD Dietitian. This is the first episode of a 3-part series! IN THIS EPISODE: You will learn about the history of ketogenic diet therapy in medicine Finally know, and understand what ketones, ketosis, and keto are Get an answer to the million-dollar question of why were are even talking about keto & PKD Expert answers to some of your top questions, like "Can I do keto for PKD?" and "Should I do...

Today, on the PKD Dietitian Podcast, we are joined by special Guest Ciara Morin of PKD Wellness.   Learn about Ciara's personal journey advocating for knowledge, community, and empowerment for the PKD Community.   As a Mom, a PKD'er herself, and a lover of real food, Ciara shares how important community is and how she approaches positivity with PKD. Join us in this thoughtful, vulnerable, and enlightening conversation.   Connect with Ciara & PKD Wellness: Insta:...

What does Vitamin D have to do with the Kidneys?  Even better, what do we know about Vitamin D and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? In this episode, you will get some education on what Vitamin D is, how we use Vitamin D in our bodies, the risks that come with a deficiency, and why vitamin D intake and status are important for Proactive PKD Living.  You will also get some actions to take regarding your Vitamin D Status, safe supplementation, and learn why Vitamin D is one of three labs I...

LISTENER QUESTION EPISODE Q: "What’s the difference between BUN and Creatinine, and do I need to pay more attention to one or the other with PKD, or with my diet?" A: Listen and Learn the PKD Dietitian's answer!   RESOURCES: GFR Calculator Master Your Labs For PKD   HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your question or topic request to the PKD Dietititian

In this episode, Diana is sharing her 4 Question Smart Guide to help you walk through if and how you should start a new supplement.   Plus how to make a plan for your supplementation routine!  Join as The PKD Dietitian gives you examples, walks you through how to use the questions for yourself, and provides you will some great tips on taking supplements with Polycystic Kidney Disease!   4 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF 1. Could it hurt? 2. How will it help? 3. How much? 4. How...

EPISODE RESOURCES The pkDO Outreach Foundation Email pkDO at [email protected]  Or through their website at https://www.pkdo.org/contact Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?   >>> Contact The PKD Dietitian

Listener Question Episode!  Q: “What it is about colloidal silver that makes it dangerous for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?  Are there really any benefits?” A: Tune in for the PKD Dietitian’s answer. Remember, just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safe.   BTW, have you checked out and connected with pkDO!  pkDO is a PKD outreach foundation whose mission is to help you slow the progression of PKD, increase live kidney donations, and help families eliminate PKD in future...

Confused about your PKD and kidney labs?  Listen now to learn my 4-step framework to master your labs, once and for all!  Plus, I’ll share a powerful, and 100% FREE, tool to help you start today.   RESOURCES: FREE Download >>> Track & Trend Your Labs  More info >>> Master Your Labs for PKD   LABS TO START WITH: GFR - Glomerular Filtration Rate BUN - Blood Urea Nitrogen Creatinine Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or Bicarbonate    >>>  ENROLL IN MASTER YOUR LABS FOR...

What do you get when you... Take a scientist who researches PKD + discoveries related to PKD growth pathways + realization the pathways depend on nutrients? You get a medical food - KetoCitra - the first, and only, medical food for Polycystic Kidney Disease. Today I’m joined by Dr. Thomas Weimbs, and we are going to dive into what this means for you! A glance at the episode: How the Weimbs Lab, which studies PKD, came about Medical food vs. Supplement A look at Ketocitra and what's...

Been told to avoid NSAIDs?  That's good advice for Polycystic Kidney Disease.  In this episode, I am going to get into what NSAIDs are, why they aren’t kidney-friendly, and specifically why they aren’t PKD-friendly.   A big thanks to the pkDO foundation! Connect with pkDO at www.pkDO.org  Learn more about PGT-M, IVF, PKD, and pkDO >>> www.pkDO.org   RESOURCES Lab and Kidney Health Review https://www.thepkddietitian.com/labandkidneyhealth REFERENCES National Kidney...

In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes and share something I have been personally working on.  I think many of you in the PKD Community will relate to some of my struggles but also benefit from, and connect with doing a 30-day check-in.  The best part, this check-in only involves 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS.  Join me! RESOURCES 3 Question, 30-day “challenge” - the deets! Alex Banayan’s Website   Are you trying the 30-day check-in?  I would love to hear what you discover.   Drop me a DM...

Let's dig into two of the biggest myths around Ketogenic Diet Therapy.  A ketogenic diet is ALWAY high in protein You MUST cut out all fruit and severely limited veggies. Plus…I will give you one truth about Ketogenic Therapy and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).     RESOURCES: Blog & References  >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/keto-and-PKD FREE Keto Menu >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/4-day-pfkd-diet-menu   WORK WITH AN EXPERT: The PKDietitian -...

3 easy swaps you can make in your day-to-day diet that have a positive impact on Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Learn what to swap out and what to swap in with this Take Action Episode!   Resources: PKD Dietitian Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/  Olive Oil Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/ Blackberry & Coconut Flax Parfait >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/Blackberry-parfait   Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic...

A look at the myths, research, and recommendations around coffee consumption and Polycystic Kidney Disease.  Plus 3 Questions to ask yourself to help determine your best amount!   Episode Q&A at a glance: Is coffee safe to drink with Polycystic Kidney Disease?  Does caffeine cause cyst to grow faster? What is a recommended "safe" intake of coffee that won't hurt the kidneys?   Stay in the know! Sign up for the PKD Dietitan’s Newsletter   References: The Effect of Caffeine on...

You can reduce your kidney stone risk with Polycystic Kidney Disease, and it's all about nutrition. This episode is all about picking the step that will serve you best and taking action!   Here’s a glance at the episode: Top 6 things you can start right now specifically for ADPKD and stone prevention Including my 3 core pillars of PKD Nutrition If you have had a stone → grab my freebie roadmap on what to do next    Resources: Blog: Kidney Stones Risk & PKD, Are They...

Kidney stones and Polycystic Kidney Disease are connected.  But why and how?  Tune in and find out!   The questions I am going to answer for you:  What are kidney stones? Why & How do they form? Why is PKD a risk factor for stones? Plus flushing out the 2 most common stones with PKD and what that tells us about diet! This is the first part of a 2-part series on Stones!   Resources: Kidney Stone Risk & PKD, are they connected?   Finding the PKD Dietitian Podcast valuable? ...