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Welcome to Plant-Based Kidney Health. Join Sean Hashmi, MD, FASN, and Michele Crosmer, RD, CSR each week as they cover all things related to kidney health. They cover the causes of chronic kidney disease, treatment, prevention, and nutrition advice for those with or at risk for developing kidney disease.

Sean Hashmi, MD, FASN and Michele Crosmer, RD, CSR


    • May 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    How lupus affects the kidneys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 25:22


    In this episode we look at lupus nephritis and how it affects the kidney health. 

    What To Eat For Kidney Disease?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 21:34


    This episode addresses specific foods and drinks that you have asked about! We talk about apple cider vinegar, licorice, alkaline water, collagen, bone broth, and more!

    How Can People On Dialysis Eat More Plant Based?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 26:49


    In this episode we talk about the benefits of plant - based diets in dialysis patients and what vitamins/minerals you should supplement with.

    Role of Vitamin K2 in Kidney Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 20:23


    In this episode we go into the research around the role of Vitamin K2 and kidney disease. Should you be adding K2 to your diet? And what is the best form to add?

    How to lower protein in the urine? Diet and medications.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 26:25


    This is part 2 looking at proteinuria in chronic kidney disease. What does it mean, what causes it and what can you do about it?

    Does protein in urine mean kidney damage? Are bubbles in urine normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 32:58


    This is part 1 of 2 looking at proteinuria in chronic kidney disease. What does it mean, what causes it and what can you do about it?

    Is A Ketogenic Diet Safe For Kidney Disease? Keto diet and kidney health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 17:30


     In this episode, we address the popular ketogenic diet and how it plays a role in chronic kidney disease. 

    Phosphorus Tips For Kidney Health: How To Limit Phosphorus In Your Diet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 27:36


    In this episode, we continue our discussion on phosphorous. We focus on the efficacy of the different phosphorous binders. We also dive into the role of whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes in the CKD diet. Lastly, we explain what is FGF-23 and why you should be aware of it.

    Phosphorus Intake and Chronic Kidney Disease: Phosphorus binders and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 32:41


    Episode 13: In this episode, we talk about all things phosphorous. What is it? Why is important for your health; How do you keep it under control?

    Low potassium foods for your kidneys: How to lower potassium levels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 31:03


     In this episode, we continue our discussion of high potassium or hyperkalemia.  Here we discuss what medications cause hyperkalemia, different ways to treat and prevent hyperkalemia, and the best plant sources of low potassium. 

    Potassium: Is it good or bad for kidneys? How Much potassium should someone with CKD eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 33:36


    This is part 1 of a 2 part series on understanding the importance of potassium. We dive into details around the benefits and harms of potassium in CKD and how much do you need daily.

    Living With One Kidney: Nutrition guidance if you have one kidney or partial nephrectomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 25:56


    In this episode, we talk about all things related to having a kidney removed, being born with one kidney, and how this impacts your kidney function.

    What to eat and drink for kidney disease? Best water for CKD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:06


     In this episode, we address specific food and drinks that you have asked about! We talk about tea, water, sweet potatoes, pizza, nutritional yeast, and plant-based milks 

    High Blood Pressure, Salt and Chronic Kidney Disease: Part 2 | Plant Based Kidney Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 33:45


    Here is part 2 of our discussion on the role of high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.  We answer your question on food labels, optimal blood pressure range, lowering your blood pressure, and more.

    High Blood Pressure , Salt and Chronic Kidney Disease: Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 32:20


     In this episode, we discuss the role of high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.  Specifically, how does blood pressure damage the kidneys, what is the role of diet and lifestyle on blood pressure, and which patients really need to limit salt in their diet 

    Diabetes and Kidney Health Part 2 | Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 31:29


     In this episode of Plant-Based Kidney Health, we continue our discussion about how diabetes can affect kidney health. We discuss what kidney tests to get, artificial sweeteners, helpful and harmful medications for kidney health, and some practical meal and snack tips to use. 

    Diabetes and Kidney Health Part 1 | Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 31:52


     In this episode of Plant-Based Kidney Health, we talk about how diabetes can affect kidney health. We discuss the relationship between diabetes and kidney function, the connection between high blood sugar levels and kidney disease progression, and how to address kidney-related diabetes health risks. 

    Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 4: GFR, Fistula, Kidney Vitamins and Calcium Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 28:04


     In this episode of Plant Based Kidney Health, we answer your questions on when a fistula should be placed, which vitamins are needed in kidney disease, what is the role of calcium supplements, and how much calcium do you need? 

    Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 3: plant vs animal protein, optimal amount in kidney disease and dialysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 42:23


    This week we discuss protein and how it relates to chronic kidney disease and dialysis. We answer your questions about differences in animal versus plant protein, the impact of protein on the kidneys, calculating your protein needs, and lots more. 

    Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 2: How do you lower creatinine and protein in the urine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 42:23


    In this episode, we answer your questions! We are discussing how to decrease proteinuria, improve your creatinine, what is safe for alcohol, and more. If you have a question, email us and we will address it in one of our upcoming episodes. 

    Plant Based Kidney Health Episode 1: Why should you care about your kidneys? From an MD and RD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 23:28


     In this podcast, we introduce you to our channel and show you how to protect your kidneys with tips on diet and lifestyle choices.  

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