What is a Kidney-Friendly Diet and How do I Start Eating One?

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What is a Kidney-Friendly Diet and How do I Start Eating One?
Today we are talking about a subject that is near and dear to my heart as a Nephrologist. I get asked all the time "what exactly is a kidney-friendly diet and how do I start one?".
If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease you have probably heard of a kidney healthy diet before, but finding information on the internet can be daunting. A lot of information out there is outdated. There also is no one-size-fits-all diet that will benefit everyone. So whether you are stage 2 kidney disease or just looking to prevent kidney damage - your dietary needs may be different from someone who is currently on dialysis. Or maybe you have diabetes and want to make healthy changes - you have to find out where your risk factors are and what changes you can make to start your journey to better health.
So today I am going to go over the 5 pillars of a kidney friendly diet and how each simple change can start impacting your health in a positive way. Watch now to learn more.
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Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”. The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way.
I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.
Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and KZread sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 KZread subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.
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Content Chapters:
00:00 - What is a Kidney Friendly Diet?
01:09 - The Purpose of a Kidney Friendly Diet
01:46 - How Your Kidneys Function
02:27 - Starting the Journey of a Kidney Healthy Diet
04:04 - Learn to Cook at Home
04:52 - Limit the Sodium in your Diet
05:30 - Lower your Sugary Drink Intake
06:28 - Avoid High Animal Protein Diets
07:47 - What a Kidney Friendly Diet Means for you
08:18 - Conclusion

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  • @johnstrzyzewski7796
    @johnstrzyzewski779611 ай бұрын

    Got diagnosed with Stage 4, efficiency was about 17% 20 months ago. Modified diet with your books' guidance. EFG is at 25% now. Went to celebrate with a restaurant meal. I could barely finish the meat because it tasted like PORK flavored Salt. Absolutely outrageous amount of salt in restaurants!

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    John - so very happy to hear this. It sounds like you have truly changed your buds. Its amazing how your tastebuds can adapt and change. Restaurants load their foods with salt to keep customers coming back. You are doing amazing work!!

  • @angelkernot3908

    @angelkernot3908

    8 ай бұрын

    hi can i get an example of your diet .... im a transplant patient and still trying to figure out my diet.... your example would be really helpful.

  • @ninjanana102
    @ninjanana10210 ай бұрын

    I'm a retired R. N. who was recently diagnosed with CKD. This video was timely & helpful. Thank you.

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you @ninjanana102 and you got this - I believe in you making these proper healthy changes.

  • @kathlynsteinman3599
    @kathlynsteinman359910 ай бұрын

    The best thing I've done is find a renal dietician. She explained that we need to eat for our particular needs, shown by lab tests.

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    I am really glad to hear this Kathlyn. I absolutely agree with them. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @jacquelyns9709
    @jacquelyns970911 ай бұрын

    I was told at the beginning of the year that I have CKD. A few weeks ago they said is was Stage 2. Last week when I asked if I should see a Kidney Dr. I was told that their practice doesn't do that until kidney function starts to decline. My problem is that protein is overflowing into the urine. I have cut back on both meat and plant protein. At the same time I was diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular Disease. I have already had a stent put in my left leg. And had an ablation done on it. Ablation for my right leg is scheduled for September. In March we found out I have osteoarthritis in both my hips. I also have diabetes and high blood pressure. So now I need to eat the following diets: 1. Diabetic 2. Low sodium 3. Heart Healthy 4. Kidney Friendly 5. Arthritis Friendly I 've been trying to find good, up-to-date information on my own. All the experts disagree with each other and give contradictory advice. I have requested referral to a nutritionist but appointment hasn't come through yet. To make everything worse I'm suffering from fatigue and have no desire or energy to cook even though I know how. Even "healthy" frozen meals aren't. Situation has been made worse by getting COVID at the end of March. It took a month before I tested negative at the end of April. Your 5 points are spot on, however.

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    Jacquelyn - I am really proud of you for staying on top of this. I know this journey can be difficult and finding good healthy food can be daunting (the frozen meals a lot of times can be loaded with sodium). I wish you all the best and hope you can get that appointment soon. A nutritionist can be very helpful in leading you through healthy changes. Stay strong and keep being very proactive in finding answers. You got this.

  • @jacquelyns9709

    @jacquelyns9709

    10 ай бұрын

    @@thecookingdoc Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. The good news is that I have lost 25 pounds since January 2023 putting me in the Overweight category instead of the Obese category. I would like to loose 23 more pounds by the end of the year.

  • @thelionandthebee1933

    @thelionandthebee1933

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@jacquelyns9709Good for you! Keep up the great job is taking care of yourself! How did you lose 25 pounds? 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @elizabethinilapli7181
    @elizabethinilapli71819 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your information..My Dad is hospitalized now for kidney failure..wish there is a kidney dr here in my country..

  • @Johnathanly1
    @Johnathanly15 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. God bless you!

  • @lsweet907
    @lsweet907Ай бұрын

    I am so glad I found you on KZread. I am at Stage 5 CKD cause by the excessive proteins from Cancer. I recently change my diet and supplement to fight Inflammation in my body. Once I did that the Cancer Blood Markers went down and they took me off of Chemo Drugs. Now I am concentrating on how to keep my kidneys from getting worse. I have been looking for more ways to eat a more kidney friendly diet. I am looking forward to getting your cookbook.

  • @johnnyappleseedz422

    @johnnyappleseedz422

    27 күн бұрын

    You posted a publicl update on your medical situation and still said nothing about your diet but solicit his cookbook.

  • @user-ot7ln4fy7y
    @user-ot7ln4fy7y4 ай бұрын

    😊thanks, Doc! I appreciate you

  • @estellezimmerman1199
    @estellezimmerman119911 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video. I always learn something from your videos.

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    You always make my day Estelle!

  • @Skepticalstudent45
    @Skepticalstudent455 ай бұрын

    Why does animal protein put more stress on your kidneys than plant-based protein?

  • @johnnyappleseedz422

    @johnnyappleseedz422

    27 күн бұрын

    Your question posted 4 months ago and amazingly no one knows.

  • @rp7r54
    @rp7r5411 ай бұрын

    2 THUMBS UP

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

  • @velamtbmaasiyu
    @velamtbmaasiyuАй бұрын

    In other words...... you need to buy my book.

  • @Anon.5216
    @Anon.52168 ай бұрын

    No one ever mentions ppi's or pain meds. I hve a hiatial hernia hence the ppi's and I take co-dydramol for pain which is worse. I do not diabetes. Scientists hve discovered now that ppi's do cause kidney disease but my GP in the UK has never heard of it. Do u have the Link for the Scientific studies please?

  • @aliciacauthen5479
    @aliciacauthen547911 ай бұрын

    Can someone with egfr of 28 take magnesium?

  • @crystalcorkwell5340
    @crystalcorkwell53408 ай бұрын

    Yes it is high

  • @aswathysathyan8811
    @aswathysathyan88117 ай бұрын

  • @Dr.Jas-AyurvedaExpert-se9mi
    @Dr.Jas-AyurvedaExpert-se9mi11 күн бұрын

    Chandanadi Vati, Varunadi Vati and Punarnava mandoor along with planet Ayurveda’s effective Rencure formula and Mutrakrichantak churna will help a lot in any kidney disease.

  • @jeffflesner7260
    @jeffflesner72608 ай бұрын

    Simple...only eat raw vegetables and drink water if you have the will power. Most don't.

  • @vinitanandi6469
    @vinitanandi646911 ай бұрын

    What foods to eat after kidney transplant

  • @thecookingdoc

    @thecookingdoc

    10 ай бұрын

    This is a great idea for a future video. I just made a note of it. Thanks so much!

  • @kenwalker4672

    @kenwalker4672

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@thecookingdoc along with maximum grams of protein a meal.

  • @premnathd

    @premnathd

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@thecookingdocwaiting for foods to eat after kidney transplant

  • @ta1186

    @ta1186

    6 ай бұрын

    After getting a kidney transplant, you can eat anything but in moderation. Otherwise, the kidney will not last. Transplant from a deceased donor lasts about 7-10 years, but if you take care of it, the kidney might last a little longer. Transpalnt from a living donor can last 20 plus yrs. Make sure you take your rejection medication everyday otherwise it will be rejected. Those meds are a lifetime...

  • @arunbandi4294
    @arunbandi42949 ай бұрын

    My mother kidney creatine level 1.70 is this danger plz tell me sir how to decrease this plzzzz Thank you sir

  • @ta1186

    @ta1186

    6 ай бұрын

    Prevent it from getting worse, you want to keep it under 3.... they say to eat more healthy food. Avoid fast foods, fried foods and be careful with potassium...only speaking from experience, my husband is a ckd patient

  • @elizabethinilapli7181
    @elizabethinilapli71819 ай бұрын

    I don't even know what stage..cos the Dr didn't even let us know

  • @jeffflesner7260

    @jeffflesner7260

    8 ай бұрын

    Fire your "doctor"! He wants the dialysis premium which is a % of the facilities profit for bringing them another patient. Sad but true.

  • @ta1186

    @ta1186

    6 ай бұрын

    All doctors are supposed to tell you the stage your at, but if he or she doesn't. Look at your creatine levels. This will tell you what stage you're at.

  • @elisekrentzel27
    @elisekrentzel2729 күн бұрын

    It’s near and dear to my kidneys😅

  • @user-fj1em6tf9p
    @user-fj1em6tf9pАй бұрын

    Not a word about salad or cabbage?!?!?!?!

  • @deendrew36
    @deendrew363 ай бұрын

    Where do artificial sweeteners fall?

  • @AkanmuMicheal

    @AkanmuMicheal

    29 күн бұрын

    The "Renal Diet Cookbook 2024" by John M.Valenzuela offers a comprehensive guide for managing kidney disease, and preventing damage of Kidney of a donor through diet. It includes 1500+ recipes low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, designed to be both delicious and kidney-friendly. The cookbook features a 14-Days meal plan, grocery lists, tips on reading food labels, and advice for dining out and its accessible on amazon. It's crafted to help patients enjoy varied meals while adhering to dietary restrictions, ultimately aiming to support kidney health and improve overall well-being You can drop a review, after checking it out trust me it's the best 👌www.amazon.com/RENAL-DIET-COOKBOOK-2024-nutritional/dp/B0D634S71Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=Z0PEPHRRH5TR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0hlM_U9JVFF4fcVGB68guf3QWi12HOPnKF2KYR7nqizk2lwuqwtnE1EmTVs8klwGGDw6YZjKylXEKJuErEI1lFl5yRWEAgoCiEE4Bt0wmunwhUYSxK1IbodF_st9NDKaN8Y0Y57vuQC8teaZNi-haw.p0PnnucVT9QCDROWxYslGVipQTSlanlRR2Njxf2K4j0&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+m+Valenzuela&qid=1718265738&sprefix=john+m+valenzuela+%2Caps%2C333&sr=8-1

  • @jaelancaster5506
    @jaelancaster550624 күн бұрын

    I over did the no salt on a already no processed food diet Ended up in er lol….i make a homemade electrolyte drink that adds 1/ 4 tsp salt Much better lol

  • @KidneyVegDelights
    @KidneyVegDelights3 ай бұрын

    i also want to open channel on your niche please help me like informing me some out class information etc. i shall be very thankful to you for your this fever. i am from pakistan.

  • @dennisduran8500
    @dennisduran85005 ай бұрын

    In other words...... you need to buy my book. 😮

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