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Meal Planning for PKD | Kidney Nutrition

Do you ever find yourself wondering, “What’s for dinner?” This month, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell dives into meal planning, and how you can use meal planning strategies to help manage PKD.

Nutrition and PKD Survey | Kidney Nutrition

We're planning a nutrition session for our November 2024 PKD Summit, and we'd love to tailor it to your interests! Help us bring you the information that answers your burning questions, by filling out a short survey.

Kidney Stones and PKD | Kidney Nutrition

Living with PKD and worried about kidney stones? Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian, shares vital tips to reduce your risk through nutrition. Learn how hydration, specific foods, and key nutrients can help prevent stones and protect your kidney health. Empower yourself today!

Staying Hydrated This Summer! | PKD Nutrition

As the weather heats up, staying hydrated is top-of-mind for everyone - especially PKD patients! In this blog we've collected all of our kidney-friendly beverage recipes and hydration tips for PKD. Here's to summer!

Eating out with PKD | Kidney Nutrition

This time of year is filled with celebrations, which often include food. You may be wondering how to manage your PKD and still attend these events. In this month’s blog, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell will review some things to consider, and foods you can include in...

Top Foods for PKD | Kidney Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), as well as for overall health. Regardless of how long you have been living with PKD, we are always looking for foods to include in our diet. In this month’s blog by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell,...

Gut health and PKD | Kidney Nutrition

What is the "gut-kidney axis," and why is it important with PKD? In this month’s nutrition blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews what the "gut-kidney axis" is, and foods to include in your diet with PKD.

Introducing a New PKD Cookbook! | PKD Nutrition

We are proud to introduce this PKD nutrition resource, which is the first of its kind in Canada. Tailored to enhance patient care and nutrition education, this invaluable guide addresses the unique dietary needs associated with PKD. Providing expert insights and practical advice, it empowers individuals to make informed choices...

Modifying Recipes for PKD | Kidney Nutrition

Have you ever wondered how to make a recipe more kidney-friendly? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. In this month’s blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews how to modify recipes for polycystic kidney disease and kidney health.

Fats and PKD | Kidney Nutrition

In this month’s blog, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian, dives into the facts about fats and PKD. Not all sources of dietary fat are considered equal. And some can increase cholesterol levels, which leads to cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is common with PKD, so protecting the heart and kidneys is...

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