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Beyond the Renal Diet
Beyond The Renal Diet is a professional podcast from the Kidney Nutrition Institute hosted by Jessianna Saville and Lindsey Zirker. Created for renal dietitians, the show translates evolving kidney nutrition research into practical guidance through clinical questions, case thinking, patient communication, and tools that support individualized care.
Episodes
Beyond the Renal DietAnemia in CKD, Part 2: Is Iron Always the First-Line Intervention?
When hemoglobin and TSAT are low, iron is often the first thing we recommend. But in CKD, is it the right first step? In Part 2 of this conversation, Jessianna…
Beyond the Renal DietAnemia in CKD, Part 1: Why Is It So Often Overlooked?
Anemia is one of the most common complications of CKD, yet many patients are never fully evaluated for it. Why does it slip through the cracks? In Part 1 of…
Beyond the Renal DietBefore Dialysis: Can Kidney Nutrition Do More Than Prevent Complications?
Most people with CKD never see a dietitian before dialysis. What could nutrition care do if it started earlier? Jessianna Saville and Lindsey Zirker of the…
Beyond the Renal DietDoes the Traditional Renal Diet Improve Outcomes? Rethinking Restriction in Kidney Nutrition
The traditional renal diet was built to prevent complications. But has it ever been shown to improve outcomes? Jessianna Saville and Lindsey Zirker of the…
Beyond the Renal DietBeyond the Renal Diet
What does kidney nutrition look like beyond restrictive food lists and one-size-fits-all rules? Welcome to Beyond The Renal Diet, a podcast from the Kidney…