profile

Your Kidney Dietitian

Kate Zalewski RDN CSR LDN

Did you know that what you eat affects your kidneys? From kidney disease to kidney stones, your food choices can make a difference. Learn from a kidney specialist dietitian how nutrition plays a role in the health and longevity of these very important organs.

PostsLinks
Featured Post

Personalized nutrition help doesn't have to come at a cost

Hi there kidney warriors! 😊 happy Wednesday to you. If you don't follow me on social media, I wanted to make sure you knew about an important change I made to Your Kidney Dietitian a couple months back. I recognized that my out-of-pocket pricing for services was accessible for some - but not for all. Oftentimes, those that wanted help the most were simply unable to afford it. To be totally honest.... that just didn't feel great to me. I started Your Kidney Dietitian because I want to help...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi friends, Happy Thursday! I'm back with another new blog post for you 👋 As a renal dietitian, a common request I get from people with kidney disease is, "I don't always feel like cooking. Are there any kidney-friendly frozen meals out there?" You might be surprised to hear my answer: YES! You just need to be skilled in navigating the frozen food aisle to find options that meet your kidney-friendly nutrition parameters. Easy, right? 🤪 Not to worry, that's why I'm here. Now just to be clear -...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Hi all, It's been a minute! And I'm here with a brand new blog post for you 🥳 Admittedly, I am not great at keeping my blog updated. More frequent posts is a goal of mine for the rest of 2023. But to tide you over until the next one, check out my newest post on PRAL and kidney health. So - what the heck is PRAL? Long story short, PRAL stands for Potential Renal Acid Load. It's a way to measure the amount of acid in the foods you eat. Now how exactly does this relate to the kidneys, and why...

about 2 years ago • 1 min read

Hey there - I have exciting news! 💃🕺 Many people have asked me: "Kate, do you have an online course on kidney nutrition I can take?" and for a long time, I didn't. Mostly because I love teaching people directly & I find that to be very effective. But - I know lots of y'all would *really* just prefer to sit down with the latest up-to-date and accurate information on your own - which is totally cool. Who am I to determine what method of learning works best for you? 😊 SO (if you hadn't guessed)...

about 2 years ago • 1 min read

Happy 2023, friends! And a new year means… New Years resolutions. To be honest, I don’t love the idea of New Years resolutions. They almost kinda imply there’s only one good time of the year to focus on setting goals & changing your habits 🤔 In my opinion, any time is a good time to make changes! BUT - if you aren’t in the practice of checking in with yourself to audit whether your behaviors line up with the results you want, New Years can be a good time to do it. Especially after the hectic...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read

Happy almost 2023! 🥳 Hope you have had a lovely holiday season. With the approach of January, I know many of us are thinking about getting refocused on our health or other goals. (Personally I’m working on an earlier bedtime!) What about you? What's your goal? 😊 If you’re someone who's looking to finally get on track with eating right to manage both CKD and Diabetes in 2023, good news - my free CKD + Diabetes Mini Course is just the thing for you! Included in this Mini Course is a 22-minute...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read