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The PKD Dietitian Podcast

By: Diana Bruen MS RD
  • Summary

  • 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
  • 40. Are Raspberries good for PKD?
    Mar 11 2024

    In this shorty episode of The PKD Dietitian we are going to dive into the question - Are Raspberries Good for PKD? For your PKD kidneys? We will explore the nutrients in raspberries, their rich antioxidant profile, address oxalate concerns, and get your mouth watering with some delish raspberries + calcium combinations.

    RESOURCES

    • USDA FOODData Central
    • BLOG: Are Raspberries Good For PKD?
    • OXALATE LIST: Harvard’s Oxalate List
    • ENROLL TODAY: PKD Nutrition Academy

    GET SOCIAL WITH THE PKD DIETITIAN

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian

    PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/PKDDietitian

    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. If you would like to work The PKD Dietitian, please check out your opportunities at www.thepkddietitian.com.

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    12 mins
  • 39. Listener Q: Is a 3-Day Water Fast Good for PKD? + FAQ's
    Feb 26 2024

    Listener Q Episode + FAQs 

    Q: "I occasionally fast but am considering doing a long fast, like the 3-day water fast that was done in the study.  What do you think of extended fasting?  Is it good for PKD?"

    A: Tune in and find out:

    • If there are benefits for PKD with an extended water fast
    • The PKD Dietitians' thoughts on if you should try a water fast
    • FAQs on whether you should do keto
    • FAQs on how much fluid you should drink
    • If labs are a good marker of sodium intake
    • PLUS ways to work with the PKD Dietitian

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Episode 14: How I Became The PKD Dietitian

    Episode 19: Ketogenic Diets: Are They Good for PKD?

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

    Blog: What is a Good Fluid Goal for Polycystic Kidney Disease?

    Info: PKD Nutrition Academy

     

    QUESTIONS?

    Do you have a question for The PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?  

    Contact The PKD Dietitian

     

    REFERENCES 

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8369953

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37377031/

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29455546/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7929006/

     

     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.  

     

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    20 mins
  • 38. What is the Carnivore Diet, and Are There Benefits for PKD?
    Feb 12 2024

     

    In this shorty episode, The PKD Dietitian tackles the Carnivore diet,  what it really is, why folks with PKD are doing it, and provides her thoughts (scientifically backed of course) on whether the meat-based dietary craze is good for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

     

    RESOURCES:

    • PKD KETO PRO - more program info

     

    CONNECT WITH THE PKD DIETITIAN

    • INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/
    • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian
    • PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/PKDDietitian

     

    REFERENCES

    • Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients? 
    • Micronutrient Gaps in Three Commercial Weight-Loss Diet Plans
    • Behavioral Characteristics and Self-Reported Health Status among 2029 Adults Consuming a "Carnivore Diet" 
    • Limitations of Self-reported Health Status and Metabolic Markers among Adults Consuming a "Carnivore Diet"

     

    DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes.  The information provided shouldn’t be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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    9 mins

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