Episode 35: Dietitian’s Guide to Protecting Your Kidneys with Jen Hernandez

About this episode

This episode discusses kidney health and nutrition with dietitian Jen Hernandez, focusing on chronic kidney disease and dietary management.

Welcome to another episode of Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer! In this episode, our host Eliisa sits down with Jen Hernandez, a registered dietitian and founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys, to explore an often-overlooked topic—kidney health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions worldwide, yet many people don’t realize they have it until their kidney function is significantly impaired. Jen shares her expertise on how nutrition plays a vital role in kidney function, debunks common renal diet myths, and explains why tracking key nutrients can help prevent and manage CKD. Learn how small, intentional changes—like adjusting protein intake and increasing plant-based foods—can make a big impact on long-term kidney health. Key Notes:• Understanding CKD: Why kidney disease is often called the “silent killer” and how it affects overall health.• Top Risk Factors: The role of high blood pressure, diabetes, and diet in kidney disease progression.• The Changing Renal Diet: Debunking outdated advice on potassium and protein intake.• Tracking Kidney Health: How tools like Cronometer’s PRAL score help monitor diet acidity and kidney function.• Small but Powerful Changes: Simple diet…

People in this episode

Host: Eliisa

Guest: Jen Hernandez

Topics covered

• kidney health
• chronic kidney disease
• nutrition
• renal diet
• plant-based diet
• dietary changes

Keywords

• kidney health
• chronic kidney disease
• nutrition
• renal diet
• plant-based foods
• dietary changes
• protein intake

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plant-Powered Kidneys, Cronometer

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