The PKD Dietitian

28/11/2025

My PKD clients #1 regret is...

𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿.

You would not believe how often I have heard this when working with folks just like you!

Some have been following me for years and thinking about reaching out...
Some just found me, and we got to work...
Some just didn’t feel any urgency, “𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥”....

❌ Don’t wait until it’s urgent.
❌ Don’t wait until you see the dreaded “𝘎𝘍𝘙 𝘊𝘓𝘐𝘍𝘍.”
❌ Don’t wait until it feels like “the right time.”

Start now.
It’s never too early.
Targeted dietary changes that take the work off your kidneys, remove known PKD stressors, and add in add up.

Every day, week, month, and year in your future - it all adds up to a big and positive impact on your PKD Journey.

What is keeping you from getting started?

20/11/2025

🎙️ We’re back! After a year-long break, the PKD Dietitian Podcast is returning! ⁠
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In this episode, I’m sharing why I stepped away, what I’ve been up to, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward.⁠
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Whether you’re living with PKD, supporting someone who is, or just curious about kidney health and nutrition, this episode is all about updates and exciting things ahead.⁠
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Hit play and join me! 🩵⁠
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https://www.thepkddietitian.com/podcasts/the-pkd-dietitian-podcast/episodes/2149086208
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Welcome back to the PKD Dietitian Podcast, it's time to get a little personal. Today's episode is a quick update on why episodes stopped, what's been going on behind the scenes both personally and professional at The PKD Dietitian, plus what's next for the podcast! RESOURCES Keto Mastery...

17/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹?⁠ More energy. ⁠
That’s what she told me when she joined the Keto Mastery Program (KMP).⁠
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And when I saw her initial labs... I about fell off my chair.⁠
I knew they might be low — but not that low.⁠
No wonder she was feeling wiped out.⁠
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But her fatigue and labs? Brushed off and ignored..⁠
“𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗞𝗗, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆.” ⁠
𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦?⁠
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Not in the KMP Program.⁠
We took a different approach — one that looked at root causes, connected the dots, and prioritized her whole-body support with diet and upleveled supplements. ⁠
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Within 90 days:⁠
🩸 Hemoglobin: 10.9 → 13.5⁠
🩸 RBC: 3.53 → 4.36⁠
🩸 Ferritin: 7 → 24⁠
🩸 TSAT: 9% → 25%⁠
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Her kidney wasn't failing — it just needed the right support.⁠
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💡Did you know long-term anemia can accelerate PKD progression?⁠
It’s often overlooked.⁠
But in KMP, it’s addressed — fully, personally, and as part of a holistic plan that still fits within ketogenic therapy.⁠
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Because KMP isn’t “just a program.”⁠
It’s medical nutrition therapy for PKD.⁠
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✅ Want to see this kind of progress in just 90 days?⁠
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🗓️ Enrollment for the Keto Mastery Program opens January 13th ⁠
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🗓️ Orientation is February 4th⁠
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🗓️ Our first Community Class is on March 4th⁠
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Oh...but you 100% can claim your spot (hello, my proactive PKD'ers) with a deposit!⁠
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Learn more > https://www.thepkddietitian.com/ketomasteryprogram

Save your spot > https://www.thepkddietitian.com/ketomasteryprogram

Join the waitlist > https://www.thepkddietitian.com/ketomasteryprogram

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11/11/2025

Excited to see nutrition continue to be explored as having a role in PKD kidney health & progression. It was an honor to be included in this conversation!

Let's keep this convo going!
Check out all the ways nutrition can support you in your battle against PKD.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive kidney cyst formation and eventual kidney failure. Emerging evidence suggests that plant-based diets may confer therapeutic benefits in patients with PKD by modulating mTOR and AMPK signaling, reducing oxidative stres...

10/11/2025

🧬 Ever heard of Farabursen (aka RGLS4326)?⁠
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It's an experimental PKD medication that is showing serious promise in clinical trials — a medication that targets microRNA. ⁠
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Folks, we’re talking gene-level breakthroughs that could significantly change PKD's impact. This is some pretty bad-a$$ science.⁠
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Check out the full blog👇
https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/farabursen-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-impact-pkd-progression
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PS. Let me know what you think of the graphics! That's me trying to simplify the science. 🩵⁠
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Learn how Farabursen (RGLS4326), an experimental ADPKD medication, targets microRNA to slow cyst and kidney growth and support healthier kidney function with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Plus, explore if you meet the criteria to be part of Farabursen's upcoming clinical trial.

07/11/2025

Ever gotten labs back and thought "this doesn't make sense"...🤨⁠
Especially when it comes to your eGFR, your kidney function?⁠
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A lower-than-expected results can cause immediate panic. ⁠
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STEP 1: Take a step back and ask, "Did something other than my kidneys affect these results?⁠
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STEP 2: Not sure what that could be? Check out my blog on Creatinine vs. Cystatin C. ⁠
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It will get you up to date on the two labs, what they measure, and even help you decide which one is better for you.⁠
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Get Started👇️⁠
https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/creatinine-vs-cystatin-c-which-test-better-measures-pkd-kidney-health
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03/11/2025

Pumpkin has serious ! 🧡⁠
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From silky soups to crunchy roasted seeds, this fall favorite isn’t just tasty—it’s packed with benefits for PKD.⁠
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✨ Natural source of Vitamin C & A = immune support, the delicious way.⁠
✨ Seeds? Roast ‘em for a crunchy, kidney-friendly snack.⁠
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Cooking with pumpkins this year? Don’t forget those seeds—they’re little nutritional powerhouses!⁠
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PS. canned pureed pumpkin is delish and nutrish too!⁠
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31/10/2025

Who you gonna call? 👻⁠
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Ghost? Ghostbusters.⁠
Bats? Exterminators.⁠
Blood draw? Nephrologist.⁠
Nutrition advice for PKD? 🤔⁠
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If you’ve been asking your trainer, scrolling Google, lurking on Facebook groups, following biohackers & influencers, or even asking ChatGPT… I get it. There’s a LOT of “advice” out there. Just saying.⁠
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But when it comes to nutrition that actually supports your PKD, protects your kidneys, and gives you real long-term results? There’s only one person you should call: THE PKD DIETITIAN.⁠
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Stop guessing. Start eating smarter for your kidneys. 🥦💪⁠
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PS. Can you tell Halloween is one of my fav holidays?⁠
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29/10/2025

Do you 🖤 Halloween? 🎃⁠
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I do, you should see my costume closet! 😂⁠
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What I don't love is how dietary choices can impact your bones with PKD. ⁠
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Some dietary patterns lead to calcium being pulled from your bones (no thanks!).⁠
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Often, that calcium gets dumped in the urine (hello kidney stones).⁠
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The Culprits:⁠
1️⃣ High-sodium diet⁠
2️⃣ Sugar overload⁠
3️⃣ Heavy meat intake ⁠ ⁠
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Making dietary changes isn't just about PKD kidney health (although that's a driving force); it's also about supporting you as a whole person.⁠
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Wondering how to protect your bones and kidneys starting today? 💪⁠
I'm here to guide you – let's start this journey today! 🌟 🦴⁠
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24/10/2025

Calcium in your bones 🦴 = good ✅⁠
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Did you know certain factors can steal calcium from your bones and dump it in your urine?⁠
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Dietary patterns that pull calcium from your bones ↙️⁠
👉 High salt intake 🧂⁠
👉 Lots of added sugar 🍭⁠
👉 Heavy animal meat intake 🥩⁠
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Lowering all three isn't just good for your kidneys; it's a bone-boosting move! 😄⁠
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Which of the 3 surprises you the most? ⁠
Comment below! 💬⁠
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22/10/2025

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17/10/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝👇️⁠
- deep dive into labs, meds, and supplements⁠
- in-depth review of dietary likes, dislikes, and patterns⁠
- strategic roadmap for his BEST opportunities for nutrition for PKD⁠
- additional labs requested, identified some areas for improvement⁠
- 4 weeks of guided menus + focus on all the foods that are "good"⁠
- addition of targeted supplements to uplevel diet⁠
- education...education...education⁠
- support....support...support⁠
- Plant Forward ketogenic therapy⁠
- guided ketone targets⁠
- and much more!⁠
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Curious what this could look like for you? ⁠
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📞 Schedule your free PKD Connect Call today⁠.⁠
⁠👉🏻 https://l.bttr.to/Fm7yE
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Let's chat about how I can help you discover your PKD Keto Pro path and achieve your PKD health goals.⁠
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