Love Your Kidneys I | PKD Cookbook & Nutrition Guide
What should I eat for the health of my kidneys, and why does it matter?
If you've ever asked this question, you're not alone. Many people living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) feel overwhelmed by the confusing and often conflicting nutrition advice out there. That’s why we created Love Your Kidneys. It’s a free, easy-to-understand guide written especially for Canadians affected by PKD.
Developed by registered dietitians Emily Campbell and Roxanne Papineau, with input from a Canadian nephrologist, this is the first cookbook and nutrition guide of its kind in Canada. It includes expert insights, practical tips, and simple, delicious recipes to help you feel more confident in the kitchen and supported in your health journey.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or just looking to make more kidney-friendly food choices, Love Your Kidneys can help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.
What makes this resource so special?
- Tailored for people with PKD. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all kidney diet. It’s written specifically with the needs of the PKD community in mind.
- Answers the “why.” You’ll learn not just what to eat, but how certain choices may support your long-term kidney health.
- Includes 9 kidney-friendly recipes. These simple and tasty meals follow the guidance in the booklet, so you can try them right away.
- Features insights from a nephrologist. An interview explains how nutrition may help slow the progression of PKD and support your overall health.
- Real-world guidance. Written in a friendly, clear style, it’s designed to help you make small, sustainable changes without pressure or confusion.
Get your free copy now
📥 Download the PDF and start learning how to support your kidneys through food, one step at a time.
Tried one of the recipes or have a question? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime – we’re here to help.
Watch a cooking demo
Want to see one of the recipes in action? Watch our recorded webinar, where registered dietitian Emily Campbell prepares Chicken Multigrain Nuggets with Waldorf Salad.
Love Your Kidneys II
We’re excited to share that a second volume – Love Your Kidneys II: Planning PKD-Friendly Meals – will be available soon.
This new guide builds on the basics from Volume 1 and helps you turn nutrition knowledge into daily habits with practical tools:
- 🛒 Tips for stocking a PKD-friendly pantry
- 📅 A complete 7-day meal plan
- 📝 A printable pantry shopping list (focused on staples, not recipe ingredients)
- 👩🏽🍳 Suggestions for cooking with kids
- 🥗 Easy, plant-forward recipes the whole household can enjoy
It will be available to download starting January 9, 2026.
More
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. 💙
Find this page in French, here.
About
The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national charitable organization dedicated to fighting polycystic kidney disease through research, advocacy and awareness, and education and support. Our mission is to discover treatments and a cure for PKD, and to improve the lives of everyone it affects.
Since 1993, we’ve funded Canadian clinical research and fellowships, supported local communities through volunteer initiatives, and built connections with PKD organizations around the world.
Learn more: www.endpkd.ca/about_us