Think you need to cut protein, salt, bananas, or beans to protect your kidneys? Think again.

In this episode, I’m busting the biggest myths about the “kidney diet” and showing you how overly restrictive rules can actually make things worse. From protein-energy wasting and muscle loss, to the hidden phosphorus and potassium in processed foods, we’re digging into the science of what really drives kidney decline.

You’ll learn:

• Why slashing protein too far backfires in CKD
• The truth about sea salt, sodium, and processed foods
• Why fruits and veggies (yes—even potatoes and bananas!) improve survival in CKD
• The real danger of food additives with hidden phosphorus and potassium

It’s time to ditch the fear, simplify your food choices, and rediscover eating as part of your healing.

👉 Hit play now and find out how to eat for kidney health without the stress.

References for Today’s Episode

Review on Protein-Energy Wasting & Sarcopenia in CKD, Clinical Kidney Journal, 2020

Padial, M., Taylor, A., Sabatino, A. et al. From ultra-processed foods towards healthy eating for CKD patients: a proposal of educational infographics. J Nephrol 37, 323–329 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-023-01817-3

Front. Nutr., 27 March 2024, Sec. Nutritional Epidemiology, Volume 11 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1359229

Kranz S, Sharma B, Pourafshar S, Mallawaarachchi I, Ma JZ, Scialla JJ. Fruit and Vegetable Intake Patterns, Kidney Failure, and Mortality in Adults with and without Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States. J Nutr. 2024 Jul;154(7):2205-2214. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.05.008. Epub 2024 May 15. PMID: 38754840; PMCID: PMC11282494.