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"Chronic Kidney Disease doesn't have to mean a downward slide. My favorite experience as a renal dietitian is when a client follows up to share that their lab values have improved after three months on their action plan. They've gone from anxious and confused to confident and in control!"

Batina Timmons MS, RDN

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Your doctor has told you that what you eat is vitally important when you have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and the science is clear that nutrition can play a role in slowing and even reversing CKD.

What you eat makes a difference in how long your kidneys last, whether or when you transition to dialysis, and how well you're able to live your life to the fullest. When you have CKD, your diet is too important to leave to guesswork.

I offer a personalized nutrition action plan to help preserve kidney function.

Your action plan will help you:

Get an easy-to-follow plan built around foods you love.
Learn what you can eat based on your disease, labs, & lifestyle.
Delay dialysis and live an energized life.
Slow or reverse Chronic Kidney Disease with proven nutrition therapies.

My Approach

No matter what your stage of CKD, our goal is to slow or even reverse the progression of your disease.

We begin with nutrition therapies for Chronic Kidney Disease that science has proven to be effective, and then we personalize them just for you.

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Personal

No two people are alike. We craft a kidney-friendly eating plan based on your disease and stage, your labs, your goals, and your lifestyle.

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Scientific

Although it's customized to you, your plan is based on scientifically proven nutrition therapies that are safe, effective, and delicious.

Functional

A functional nutrition approach looks at you as a person, not as a diagnosis or a pair of kidneys. Your plan treats you holistically and works on underlying causes wherever possible.

Flexible

We don't talk about good foods vs. bad foods. We start with the foods you love and we find a way to make them fit so you can enjoy your meals and your life.

Actionable

You'll get a clear, doable plan and all of your questions answered so you can manage your kidney disease with confidence.

Learn more about me and my approach

Choose Your Action Plan

Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition Action Plan

If you have Chronic Kidney Disease (stages 3-5) your action plan will include an in-depth consultation with an expert renal dietitian, your questions answered, a custom-kidney friendly eating plan to help slow or reverse your kidney disease, and more.

Autoimmune Kidney Disease Nutrition Action Plan

If you're managing Lupus Nephritis, IgA Nephropathy, or another autoimmune condition that affects your kidneys, your action plan will include an in-depth consultation with an expert renal dietitian, your questions answered, and a custom-kidney friendly eating plan tailored to preserve kidney function while improving your underlying autoimmunity.

Each package includes:

Discovery Call 15 minute (Free)

Initial Consult

60-minute consult with expert renal dietitian
What foods can help or hurt your kidneys
A doable nutrition strategy you can print out and put on your fridge
Time to ask your questions and get effective answers you can apply immediately
Recommendations for safe and effective supplements
What additional questions you should ask your doctor
The motivation, support, and accountability you need to confidently manage your kidney disease.

Confidence Builder

Three 60-minute consults with expert renal dietitian
Includes & expands on what we cover in the initial consult, plus:

Depending on your needs, you can also request:

Easy-to-follow meal plans
Delicious kidney-friendly recipes that fit your action plan
Guidance on cooking and meal preparation
Grocery shopping tips & tours
Accurate information about nutrients, food labels, and serving sizes
Ideas for protecting your kidneys while dining out

How it works

All sessions take place virtually. We begin with a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your needs and see if we're a good match.

I accept Medicare insurance, which covers 3 hours with a dietitian your 1st year and 2 hours every following year. I can also provide a superbill to file with your insurance company for reimbursement.

37 million adults in the U.S. (15%) are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD) with two-thirds of CKD cases caused by diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. And 1 in 3 Americans (80 million) are at risk for CKD. CKD is preventable. Finding and treating CKD early with a plan that includes nutrition therapy may delay or even prevent kidney failure. Symptoms often don’t appear until the later stages when kidney function has declined to one-third of what they were able to do.

What can you eat with kidney disease?

If you have problems with your kidney, you may have been advised to change your diet so it contains less potassium, phosphates, and salt. This is sometimes referred to as a “renal diet.” Some foods may boost the performance of kidneys while others may place stress causing damage. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low in protein will reduce chronic kidney disease (CKD) complications.

When should I see a kidney dietitian?

Research has shown that nutrition therapy for kidney disease improves lab work, helps people maintain kidney function longer/delay dialysis, and decreases confusion. A visit with a dietitian is appropriate when:

you leave the physician’s office with a new diagnosis of kidney disease
your kidney function declines from a Stage 2 to Stage 3 kidney failure
you have high blood pressure, high blood sugars or significant proteinuria (protein in your urine)
you have high potassium and/or phosphorus lab levels.

Food labels are already confusing and there is not one handout or diet/menu plan that fits every patient. People with early stage 3 CKD may be over-restricting based on internet recommendations.