Living with PKD means paying attention to what you eat, but it doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or cooking different meals for your family. When life gets busy - and it often does - it helps to have simple, flexible food strategies that protect your kidneys...
Craving a break from cooking? Eating out can be tricky when you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), but it doesn’t have to be, and you can still stay on track. In this month’s blog, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares smart strategies to help you navigate restaurant...
If you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), you may have been told to drink more water and eat less salt. But why does this matter? Can you drink too much? And what should you be drinking? In this month’s blog, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell breaks it...
Fruits and vegetables are good for your health, but if you have PKD, it can be hard to know how much to eat and which ones are best. This month, registered dietitian and diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares simple tips and new guidelines to help people with PKD eat more...
Wondering if plant-based proteins are good for PKD? Yes - they're kidney-friendly, heart-healthy, and full of nutrients. Start with small swaps like tofu or lentils. Read the full blog + get a recipe! Written by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell.
Understanding your urine test results can help you feel more confident about what’s happening in your body. These results can also help guide changes to your diet. In this month’s blog post, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell explains common urine tests for people living with PKD (polycystic...
Are you tired of only hearing about foods you can't eat with PKD? This month, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares a different approach. Learn about foods you can choose to help your kidneys at any stage of PKD. These healthy choices can improve your diet and...
Learn how tracking foods and key nutrients can support your kidney health and improve your daily routine. This easy guide to kidney-friendly meal planning offers expert tips to help you make informed food choices. Read now for simple, actionable ways to take control of your PKD nutrition!
Happy New Year! For many, this is a time for setting goals, and making diet changes might be on your list. If you're living with PKD, nutrition is something you can control to support your kidney health. This month, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, explores different...
The holidays are coming, and it’s the perfect time to bake some delicious treats! Whether you’re new to baking or a pro, these tips from Emily Campbell, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, will help you make kidney-friendly goodies that everyone can enjoy.