Take Your PKD Nutrition to the Next Level: Love Your Kidneys II
In 2024, the PKD Foundation of Canada released a first-of-its-kind resource for Canadians living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD):
Love Your Kidneys: How Nutrition Can Help in the Management of Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Co-created by registered dietitians and a nephrologist, Volume 1 offered simple explanations, trusted guidance, and PKD-friendly recipes—all rooted in science. It helped readers learn the basics of kidney nutrition and start making changes that support long-term kidney health.
What’s New in Volume Two?
Love Your Kidneys II: A Week of PKD-Friendly Meals builds on the foundation of Volume 1, and takes the next step: helping you bring it all together into a real-life plan you can use at home.
Inside, you’ll find:
- 🛒 Tips for stocking a PKD-friendly pantry
- 📅 A full 7-day meal planner
- 🍽️ Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- 📋 A printable pantry shopping list
- 💡 Substitution ideas to make your favourite meals more PKD-friendly
- 👶🏽 Suggestions for cooking with kids
- 💸 Budget-friendly tips
This new guide makes it easier than ever to plan meals that support your kidney health, reduce sodium, and introduce more plant-based foods. It’s written by registered dietitians Emily Campbell and Roxanne Papineau, with input from people living with PKD—so it’s practical, realistic, and designed for real families.
Explore More Kidney Nutrition Support
Looking for more? We’ve got you covered:
- 📖 Kidney Nutrition Blog: New topics monthly since 2023
- 🎥 Nutrition Webinars on YouTube
- 🧑🍳 Recipes & Tips on My PKD: Our online community
Share Your Story
Have you used Love Your Kidneys I or tried one of our recipes? We’d love to hear about it. Email us or tag us on social media with your tips, photos, and feedback. 💙