The PKD Dietitian Podcast

The PKD Dietitian Podcast

Hosted by: Diana Bruen MS, RD

The PKD Dietitian podcast is hosted by Diana Bruen, a PKD nutrition expert. Join as Diana digs into health, nutrition, research, and all things proactive & protective for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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Episodes

34. KETO-ADPKD: What Were The Study's Results?

In this episode, The PKD Dietitian geeks out a bit looking at the recently published results of the KETO-ADPKD trial.ย  This is the very first randomized controlled trial (RCT) looking at PKD and ketogenic diet...
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33. Listener Q - What is Cystatin C and Should You Get it Tested?

Listener Q Episode!ย Tune in and find out: How to look at your GFR What Creatinine is, and what can affect lab results outside of your kidney function What Cystatin C is, and who should talk to their MD about it...
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32. How To Adapt A Recipe For PKD - 4 Simple Steps

In this episode, you will learn 4 steps to take to adapt a recipe to be more PKD-friendly.ย ย  You will get simple tips on how to look at protein, sodium, and even fat to uplevel what you are eating to have #PerksforPKD...
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31. Anxiety: Understanding What It Is And 3 Self-Support Strategies With Guest Nicole Williams

Today, on the PKD Dietitian Podcast, we are joined by special guest Nicole Williams.ย  Join the conversation as we talk about anxiety and PKD.ย  Nicole is a Certified Life and Mindset Coach who works within the kidney...
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30. Are Eggs Good for Polycystic Kidney Health?

ย  In this shorty episode of The PKD Dietitian we are going to dive into the question - Are Eggs Good for PKD? For your PKD kidneys? We will explore the nutrients in eggs, protein load, cholesterol concerns, if they...
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29. Vitamin C Supplements, Yay or Nay with PKD?

Cold and flu season is upon us...you are going to want to listen to this episode before you start popping Vitamin C supplements and drinking airborne.ย  Vitamin C has #PerksforPKD but high-dose supplements can injure...
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28. PKD Nutrition Program

PKD NUTRITION PROGRAM Support kidney health and slower progression Learn more today Schedule a connect call ย  Connect with Diana, The PKD Dietitian! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/ FACEBOOK:...
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27. One Fruit I Want You to Skip Eating with PKD

Hereโ€™s a glance at the episode: One fruit that you should 100% avoid with PKD.ย Why?ย  Because it can be toxic to your kidneys and brain.ย  Find out more in this shorty episode with Diana, The PKD Dietitian. ย  Finding...
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26. Getting labs done can be stressful - 5 tips to help them go smoother

5 tips from The PKD Dietitian to help you navigate PKD lab draws with confidence and to help plan for a stress-free experience.ย ย ย  ย  RESOURCES Register For -ย PKD & Nutrition: Your Foundational Pillars Smoother...
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25. Potassium and PKD: Should you restrict it to keep your kidneys healthy?

With this Listener Q Episode, we are going to dive into all things Potassium & PKD. The PKD Dietitian is going to:ย  Clarify what potassium is Review Potassium's Perks for PKD #PERKSFORPKD Go over what a good...
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24. Listener Q - Curcumin and Turmeric supplements, is one better for PKD?

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.ย  My question is...are turmeric and curcumin the same thing, they are...
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23. Listener Q - Is Celery Juice Good for Blood Pressure?

Listener Question:ย ย "I heard that drinking celery juice will help lower my blood pressure naturally, is that true?ย  Is celery juice good or bad for polycystic kidney disease?" Answer: Tune in and find out! Have a...
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