What is a Kidney-Friendly Diet and How do I Start Eating One?

Today we are talking about a subject that is near and dear to my heart as a Nephrologist. I get asked all the time "what exactly is a kidney-friendly diet and how do I start one?".

If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease you have probably heard of a kidney healthy diet before, but finding information on the internet can be daunting. A lot of information out there is outdated. There also is no one-size-fits-all diet that will benefit everyone. So whether you are stage 2 kidney disease or just looking to prevent kidney damage - your dietary needs may be different from someone who is currently on dialysis. Or maybe you have diabetes and want to make healthy changes - you have to find out where your risk factors are and what changes you can make to start your journey to better health.

So today I am going to go over the 5 pillars of a kidney friendly diet and how each simple change can start impacting your health in a positive way. Watch now to learn more.

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Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”. The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way.

I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.

Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and YouTube sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.

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Content Chapters:
00:00 - What is a Kidney Friendly Diet?
01:09 - The Purpose of a Kidney Friendly Diet
01:46 - How Your Kidneys Function
02:27 - Starting the Journey of a Kidney Healthy Diet
04:04 - Learn to Cook at Home
04:52 - Limit the Sodium in your Diet
05:30 - Lower your Sugary Drink Intake
06:28 - Avoid High Animal Protein Diets
07:47 - What a Kidney Friendly Diet Means for you
08:18 - Conclusion