The PKD Dietitian Podcast

By Diana Bruen MS, RD

The PKD Dietitian podcast is hosted by Diana Bruen, a PKD nutrition expert. Join as Diana digs into health, nutrition, research, and all things proactive & protective for Polycystic Kidney Diseas... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

The PKD Dietitian Podcast episodes:

December 12, 202208. Ketogenic Therapy and PKD - 2 Myths and 1 Truth
Let's dig into two of the biggest myths around Ketogenic Diet Therapy.
A ketogenic diet is ALWAY high in protein
You MUST cut out all fruit and severely limited veggies.
Plus…I will give you one truth about Ketogenic Therapy and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
RESOURCES:
Blog & References >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/keto-and-PKD
FREE Keto Menu >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/4-day-pfkd-diet-menu
WORK WITH AN EXPERT:
The PKD Dietitian - moi, but of course!
https://www.thepkddietitian.com/nutritionprograms
Keto Mastery Program
https://www.thepkddietitian.com/ketomasteryprogram
Reach out to Diana, The PKD Dietitian >>> HERE
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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18min
November 28, 202207. 3 Simple Swaps To Improve Your Diet For PKD
3 easy swaps you can make in your day-to-day diet that have a positive impact on Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Learn what to swap out and what to swap in with this Take Action Episode!
Resources:
PKD Dietitian Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/
Olive Oil Blog >>> https://www.thepkddietitian.com/blog/healthy-fat-PKD-olive-oil
Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?
Send Diana a Request!
References:
USDA's Foodkeeper App
USDA FoodData Central
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375225/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26071633/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26378571/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26378571/
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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15min
November 14, 202206. Can You Drink Coffee With PKD?
A look at the myths, research, and recommendations around coffee consumption and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Plus 3 Questions to ask yourself to help determine your best amount!
Episode Q&A at a glance:
Is coffee safe to drink with Polycystic Kidney Disease?
Does caffeine cause cyst to grow faster?
What is a recommended "safe" intake of coffee that won't hurt the kidneys?
Stay in the know!
Join the PKD Health & Nutrition Newsletter
https://www.thepkddietitian.com/PKDnutritionnewsletter
References:
The Effect of Caffeine on Renal Epithelial Cells from Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (2002)
Learn more about PKD and vasopressin
Caffeine Accelerates Cystic Kidney Disease in a Pkd1-Deficient Mouse Model (2019)
Caffeine intake by patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (2012)
Chronic caffeine consumption exacerbates hypertension in rats with polycystic kidney disease (1998)
Relationship between caffeine intake and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease progression: a retrospective analysis using the CRISP cohort (2018)
Long-term effect of coffee consumption on autosomal dominant polycystic kidneys disease progression: results from the Suisse ADPKD, a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study (2018)
Genetic determinants of blood pressure responses to caffeine drinking (2012)
Cardiovascular effects of caffeinated beverages (2019)
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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19min
October 31, 202205. Help Stop Stones with Nutrition, 6 Steps for PKD - Part. 2
You can reduce your kidney stone risk with Polycystic Kidney Disease, and it's all about nutrition. This episode is all about picking the step that will serve you best and taking action!
Here’s a glance at the EPISODE:
Top 6 things you can start right now specifically for ADPKD and stone prevention
Including my 3 core pillars of PKD Nutrition
If you have had a stone → grab my freebie roadmap on what to do next
RESOURCES
Blog: Kidney Stones Risk & PKD, Are They Connected?
Download PKD & Kidney Stones - A Roadmap To Dietary Prevention
Tracking: Cronometer
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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14min
October 17, 202204. Kidney Stones & PKD, Are They Connected? Part. 1
Kidney stones and Polycystic Kidney Disease are connected. But why and how? Tune in and find out!
The questions I am going to answer for you:
What are kidney stones?
Why & How do they form?
Why is PKD a risk factor for stones?
Plus flushing out the 2 most common stones with PKD and what that tells us about diet!
This is the first part of a 2-part series on Stones!
RESOURCES
Kidney Stone Risk & PKD, are they connected?
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CONNECT
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian
WEBSITE: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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16min
October 03, 202203. Listener Q - How Much Water Should I Drink?
“How much water should I drink?” - Listener Question Episode
We are going to:
✅ Look at why hydration is important for Polycystic Kidney Disease
✅ Simplify the science → PKD pathways that drive cyst growth
✅ Clarify how much fluid you should drink to be beneficial
✅ You will also learn about an important hormone driving PKD progression!
Fill up your water bottle, settle into a comfy spot, and prepare to get your science on with this one!
RESOURCES
Kidney Stone Risk & Polycystic Kidney Disease
Fluid Intake & PKD

Connect with Diana, The PKD Dietitian!
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian
WEBSITE: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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18min
September 19, 202202. Sugar - Does It Affect Polycystic Kidney Disease?
What is sugar?
Complex vs. Simple vs. Refined vs. Whole, and where do carbs fit in…“Sugar” can be confusing, to say the least. Tune in for a look at nutritional differences between sugars and their impact on PKD progression.
In this episode you will learn:
What “sugar” really is
3 main categories of carbohydrates
Refined vs. natural sugar
How sugar can impact Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
My top 3 tips to scale back refined sugar intake
Related Resources:
What is Sugar & Does it Affect Polycystic Kidney Disease?
Time Restricted Feeding in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Daily Caloric Restriction in ADPKD
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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19min
September 05, 202201. PKD History, Research & Breakthroughs
In this episode, we will look at PKD's history from early times to present groundbreaking research. Sometimes it takes a look back in order to look forward. History to Hope for finding a cure for the "teardrops of the kidney".
RESOURCES:
PKD Foundation
ADPKD Registry
SOURCE MATERIAL:
Teardrops of the kidney: a historical overview of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease: antiquity to the 20th century
CONNECT WITH THE PKD DIETITIAN:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.pkd.dietitian/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PKDdietitian
WEBSITE: https://www.thepkddietitian.com/
DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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15min
August 30, 202200. The PKD Dietitian Podcast
Welcome to The PKD Dietitian Podcast!
If you believe there is more you can do to slow the progression of PKD, but you aren’t sure why or how - the PKD Dietitian podcast is for you!
In The PKD Dietitian podcast, we’ll look at the science and research around PKD. Don’t worry, I will make sense of the science for you! We will also dig into Nutrition & PKD. I will also answer questions you have and those I get frequently from clients and medical professionals.
You will meet researchers and PKD warriors highlighting the power of advocacy, awareness, and community.
My goal is to help you understand how nutrition has the power to impact PKD progression and kidney health, so you are able to make confident and informed actions in your own life.
Connect with me on Instagram @The.PKD.Dietitian
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FAQs about The PKD Dietitian Podcast:

How many episodes does The PKD Dietitian Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.