Plant-Based Diet & Kidney Disease

What is a plant-based diet? And is it good for your kidneys? From the 2022 NephCure Patient Summit, Dr. Shivam Joshi, Clinical Professor and Nephrologist at NYU Langone, discusses the principles of plant-based diets, dietary protein, and how your kidneys may respond to this type of nutrition. He shares research and significant data on plant-based diets and how taking control of your diet may slow the progression of kidney disease.
Chef Duane Sunwold, a professional chef and culinary arts instructor in Spokane and North Idaho, joins Dr. Joshi to share his journey with FSGS and how he took control of his disease through a plant-based diet. He also shares tips and tricks on how to start following a plant-based diet, and resources for cookbooks, recipes, and some of his favorite websites that he uses both personally and professionally.
While Dr. Joshi provides the scientific data on how a plant-based diet can change the trajectory of your disease, Chef Duane offers practical and real-life recommendations on how you can start incorporating more plants into your diet - without losing flavor and variety!
For more information and resources, visit nephcure.org.

[@sweetsavorywords3506]

For high cholesterol I take Flax Seed Capsules 1000mg capsules once a 1x day. My cholestrol was 900 and triglycerides of 1100. I started FLAX seed oil, never changed my diet at all. In a month my cholesterol went down to 259 and triglycerides he did not even ta ok about, he was so blown away by the cholesterol. Stations will damage your liver. If your cholestrolis still high, you can add red rice yeast 600mg once a day.

[@eleanorhusnick7221]

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[@eddasturrup4912]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION ℹ️.....

[@rosepetals8181]

It amazes me how people don't realize ,food is the cures🙏💝

[@bertasen6963]

Thank you for your presentation - I started this plant-based diet just now - am determined to keep on going.

[@user-pi4fq1bv8n]

I put Cran cherry juice. Cabbage strawberries blueberries apple. In the blender, every morning. It tastes great. Yall try it.

[@bernadettechute7998]

Didn’t the doctor say that juice should be avoided?

[@nadiner5947]

Awesome presentation. One of my vices is Doritos. When I ask my son to purchase Doritos for me, he just gives me a look; he never buys it. His favorite line "You don't need that."

[@gingermonroe4153]

He us right, they are made w terrible seed oils, dyes chemicals Stay away from processed foods For your health 😮

[@thegreypath1777]

Yeah, I love Doritos too. I understand.

[@meman6964]

Doritos is the product the food industry perfected hyper+flavor leading to addiction.

[@vickieelisa2248]

Mine is potatoes chips jalapeño and my daughter gives me the same look.

[@MPam1619]

Beans are back on my menu! I'm happy to know that even though beans (and other plant foods) generally contain lots of phosphorus, only 1/3 of it is actually absorbed by the body. This is wonderful news for this bean lover!! By the way, i'm not Indian American, but i agree wholeheartedly that Palaak Paneer is quite delectable.

[@thomasitataylor6450]

I understand that it’s potassium from beans that is the problem.

[@belenvelez7028]

Commercial fertilizers contribute mostly to our illnesses. My father was a farmer and hesitated to use commercial fertilizer.

[@joycebrewer4150]

Mine put manure from our cattle on the fields, at least twice a year.

[@magdalinehuntefontaine3401]

Thank you Dr. Am a patient with lupus am experiencing this back pain

[@justinejustified8270]

This information very important to those of us that have no guidance in the MEDICAL department that only put a band aid on the situation n doesn't help AT ALL. Keep educating us its greatly appreciated. May God Father bless you all

[@NephCure]

Thank you so much!! You can always visit our website for more resources and guidance!

[@scheladormeus9484]

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[@adoraevelyn2263]

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[@marakakirakaki3510]

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[@mamafowaah3120]

Am a stage 4 and diabetes and high blood pressure, with protein in the urine i was 180lb I'm now 160lb and on plant base diet need a diet book to cook

[@beverlychristian6202]

Fantastic information. Thank you

[@NonieK2267]

This has been a very exciting presentation. Thank you so much.

[@julieannsevilleja8384]

I've been plant base diet year ago so happy now ..

[@charlenehernandez8546]

I also switched to avocado oil..and eat one avocado a day, the other cooking oils are too processed..

[@annchowdhury7352]

Thank you for the information. I was born with one kidney and have had stones twice but no problems now. I am 81! Have been plant based for 2 years. Did the Dr MacDougall program. Would appreciate your thoughts on potatoes in the diet.

[@thepurestbashir-xr5ex]

Did he say we can eat potatoes ?

[@consuelobarrow1966]

I'm on a vegan diet I do eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.

[@thepurestbashir-xr5ex]

Can someone tell me can you eat potatoes or no ?????????

[@gloriagarcia5331]

Question: is Himalayan pink sea salt ok to eat on plant based diet?

[@sybilkalalang1812]

thank you doctor, really amazing like the adventist diet

[@neurosurgeryinpapuanewguin693]

Heaven's diet it is

[@ljf7125]

So totally and completely confused now. Quite a few videos I have seen with regard to CKD claim one should not eat any type of beans and no whole grains because of the oxalates in these types of foods but, you list them as ok to eat? Sigh.

[@Prodigious1One]

Thanks for the information! I'm glad for the first presenter's transformation!

[@joelwycoco1791]

Thank you for your amazing presentation! Big help for all of us

[@mcsynthia40]

Hi I got blood pressure but I'm not diabetes. I had edema before my kidneys (stage 5) of 11 with toxins bloodstream. I stopped eating red meats, diary and junk food but I stopped drinking soda before lost weight for long time ago. I started to eat fruit and vegetables more and more. Anything I should know about?

[@joelwycoco1791]

Couliflower helps as well as citrus fruits and high fiber veggies

[@curtiswatkins5760]

Drrrrd

[@earf5488]

Healthy keto and intermittent fasting. Your plate should be 50% plants 35% healthy fats (olive oil or avocado oil) and 15% protein. Eat twice a day and fast in between. I eat at 12(noon) and at 6pm. Hope that helps.

[@NoName83201]

Cleaning up your diet is best thing you can do. Stop eating processed foods. People get better because plant-based helped them clean-up diet, but can eat meat and get same or better results (especially in long-term)

[@evecollins6884]

I think that’s great for all the positive changes that you have made! How are you doing at this point have you have any great significant changes in the kidney functions? I just don’t want to assume but I would think so, because of eliminating especially the sugar, Junk food, and red meats an old saying this thing is true today we are what we eat, much success and continue on your journey of healthy living

[@welshgrannysmithsreacts.114]

Thank you so much for all this amazing information, I feel a little bit more in the know than a was yesterday. I’m finding it hard to cook the right sort of food for me son he has CKD and myeloma , if anyone has got any helpful info on meal planning I would be very great full. Thank you for all the time you take to educate us all. Xxxx

[@NephCure]

Completely understandable. It's hard to find the right foods, but luckily we plan to post more content for kidney-healthy recipes. You can also check out some of our recipes on our other socials @nephcure! We're hoping we can help you!

[@nancy9478]

DrJason Fung in YT.

[@NoName83201]

Myeloma has been linked to pesticides in our food

[@marvagrimesitif163]

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[@NonieK2267]

There is a doc who had Lupus and has reversed her disease with using plant exclusive diet. She has videos on you tube. She has been on chief AJ's

[@xandricoetzee6698]

Dr Goldner

[@user-mv1zy8bv8i]

I’m in good shape because I eat Fruity Pebbles for breakfast every morning.

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

Hehehe. Lolololol😂

[@BarbTodd]

Thanks for all the great information

[@proudchristian77]

How about coffee ☕️, does it be at peace with kidneys or no & bladder oh gosh ? Is it ok or not so much ! I a vegetarian already, 🥦🥑🍉

[@fierce_introvert]

I've been searching & looking for a good way diet that would help my kidneys stay healthy. I was diagnosed 2015 with bilateral polycystic kidneys. Last 2021 my 2nd ultrasound result was i have 13 total of kidney cysts. 0

[@omairaharrigan7282]

Thank you for sharing a valuable information!

[@ellenking608]

Very helpful, Thank you so much 😊

[@janieellington1014]

What about PRAL of tahini and peanut butter?

[@charlessavoie2367]

Not slow down but REVERSE. I went off animal protein on Jan 24, 2023, will see what this does to BUN/creatinine, I expect better numbers. Meantime the advice I got to eat more meat was bad advice they don't want their herd of cash cows to get smaller.

[@Tee-uz1jf]

results?

[@lwintint4662]

Thank you very much for valuable information! ❤

[@mandyg.3004]

isn't Sodium BiCarbonate high in salt?

[@nataliaalvarado4925]

I have alport sydrome . Which is a kidney disease

[@carmenchaux67]

Thank you nephcure kidney international your info is amazingly good . I jut plan to see the vegetables best way to eat from your referred chef Duane Sunwold, I have doubts about way of having vegetables . Someone said that raw vegetables cause inflamación of joints, but I know that eating only steam vegetables may interfere with intestinal Transit. So, I need info about it if you have it please explain. Thank you.

[@NephCure]

Hello Carmen! Thank you for your support! We have tons of nutritional info on our website at nephcure.org. Let us know if we can offer any more resources!

[@carmenchaux67]

Only one point of deference. Soy and derived Products like Tempeh and tofu should not be included as healthy food . Soy is modified ( transgenic or Gmo’s) so, from there on, nothing of these products are good. Men may end up with too much estrogen so, abnormal boobs and belly increase is noticeable. For women too much feminine hormone is not better but worse. Well everything has to bee in normal levels to properly function. You did not talk about it, but Same happens with corn, hybridized wheat, to which bromide, a poisonous chemical, has been added instead of iodine. The result , a diabetic causing bread. No FDA to fight for consumers safety on that matter. Thus, Years would pass and new people would not know the damaging chemical that continue to produce diabetic and cause health problems and the industry that gave use to poisonous Bromide is so happy about it.

[@velamtbmaasiyu]

I also agree with the moderation, today this tomorrow another suggestion. Almighty God is ONLY our Healer.

[@charlenehernandez8546]

I switched toHimalayan sea salt..what is your take on this salt for vegetarian diet.

[@charlenehernandez8546]

Pink, Himalayan sea salt..previous mag. Missed it!

[@1badjane493]

I used Himilayan Sea Salt once , got up the next morning with my Thyroid the size of bonbons,......think I will stick with " Morton's" Iodized Salt 👍

[@gardengirl3356]

Dr. Berg recommends Baja Gold sea salt - you can order on-line.

[@Amber4]

Himalayan salt is forbidden with kidneyproblems

[@angellahylton1759]

Wonderful information. How can a get a copy of this presentation for my husband who is end stage CKD on dialysis

[@NephCure]

Thank you! Unfortunately this is from a live speaker, and we do not have the presentation on hand, but if you want more resources, please visit our website! We have tons of information on our website that can assist you.

[@charlenehernandez8546]

And lastly, flax seeds, other seeds, list, please..

[@joelwycoco1791]

Is egg whites ok to eat

[@consuelobarrow1966]

I love that plant based meat it makes a great lasagna I'm not giving up my plant based meat also it makes great chili.

[@1badjane493]

👍 Yes , it does . Not only do I love it , but so does my wallet 🤣🤣✌🏻✝️

[@meman6964]

Lentils and chopped mushrooms will make healthier fake meat for those dishes . Chop up looks just like ground beef.

[@beccasteele6874]

The Beyond Burger products are nice to use and not get meat & stay vegan

[@nicm3155]

How about eating carbo such as noodle its safe for ckd.

[@vid4ia583]

Sure cereals and grains brilliant! lol.

[@tooshay7396]

and spirulina!

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

Yes!! I can not say enough about Spirulina!! It can heal cancer too. I KNOW!

[@belenvelez7028]

You have mentioned no to much potassium. Cut down eating bananas?

[@sweetsavorywords3506]

Grapefruit is a no no with blood pressure meds because it lowers blood pressure.

[@mlmbeliever]

Processing of medicine is affected by grapefruit.

[@louisebauer4897]

How about eating a grapefruit instead of taking blood pressure meds? Drinking no alcohol avoids high blood pressure, I have read.

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Don't need the meds. Grapefruit solves the problem.

[@PlumbExe]

Grapefruit, beetroot juice, bananaas, and other foods high in nitrates and potassium will lower blood pressure. Hibiscus tea will Lower blood pressure. Then practice No sugar or processed foods & no alcohol. Now Exercise and drink plenty of filtered water. Lots of fruit and veg and nuts with as much fibre as you can. Cut out coffee and drink green tea instead… Get a load of chlorophyll in you.. 30 days and you just wait and see what a difference you’ll be

[@belenvelez7028]

My sister in law almost died when eating grapefruit. She talking statin drugs.

[@user-kl8lo6rj5i]

She should have been advised about the interaction between statins and grapefruit before she was given stating drugs! Not good!!!

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Drugs are the problem. Not the fruit. Statins are killers.

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Statins cause Alzheimer's and other brain disorders. The brain NEEDS cholesterol.

[@joelwycoco1791]

As an asian i love food with curry powder and coconut milk is it ok?

[@trish5111]

Coconut milk is high in saturated fat

[@beccasteele6874]

I eat it and all my blood work is 100 percent better

[@rosepetals8181]

Clean the blood,purify the "rivers"...why's this so hard ?🤔🧐

[@yeahright9513]

i know now! plant based could help you remove unwanted hair?

[@debbieclimenhaga7403]

Is fasting hard on the kidneys?

[@danielscarbrough4363]

Can't speak for anyone else, but for me fasting has been GREAT! As of January 2022 I committed to 100% animal based way of eating two meals a day, consuming beef (mostly ribeye or hamburger), butter, bacon, eggs, salmon, and sardines while fasting 16-18 hours every day. This way of eating has reduced the INFLAMMATION and rheumatoid arthritis pain by 80% and as a side benefit I lost all unwanted body fat, running on KETONES instead of carbs/sugar. Absolutely zero kidney issues, only positive results from the CARNIVORE way of LIFE for over 1 year!!!

[@dr.c2195]

@@danielscarbrough4363 How about now? Still on keto? I would be curious to hear because keto diets are known for being terrible for long-term health.

[@SamsungGalaxy-nm5qt]

​@Daniel Scarbrough I watched a KZbinr, I think his name was Frankie, and he was all about the Carnivoir diet for a few years. That diet made him feel great for a few years, then he wasn't doing so well in the end. I'm not realy sure what happened but you should probably start introducing plant stuff into your diet. Sprouts are an easy way and I get my seeds from Todd's Seeds. If you don't get enough fiber in your diet, after 45, you may find that you've developed diverticula and are more susceptable to diverticulitis. No fiber weakens the walls of your colon which causes the diverticula. Intermittent fasting is great. 🙂👍

[@SamsungGalaxy-nm5qt]

​@@dr.c2195 A middle aged woman I know was on the Keto diet and felt great! Lost 10 pounds in a couple of weeks, then gained 20 pounds within a couple of months. To the best of my understanding, intermittant fasting works better as after 12 hours of not eating, your body automatically goes into ketosis and the first fat that is burned is the fat around your liver. I've been doing intermittant fasting since April and have been steadily losing weight and feeling great. I have replaced snacking with plain tea.

[@Sunny99168]

🥰😍😘

[@charlenehernandez8546]

What about goat cheese?

[@consuelobarrow1966]

I eat all those things.

[@charlenehernandez8546]

What about canned vegetables, fruits...?

[@biomechanique6874]

How much extra sugar in them?

[@joycebrewer4150]

​@@biomechanique6874I don't trust the artificial sweeteners they use in canned goods to replace real sugar. Which has it's own problems, but our bodies have some idea how to handle that.

[@crankiemanx8423]

An alkaline vegan diet is a raw vegan diet.moat cooked foods are higher in acidity.

[@rosepetals8181]

Natives Never had to worry about All these "diseases", granted I love the ability to test and see,but YOU DONT NEED A HUNDRED MILLION TESTS,TO CHECK YOUR BLOOD👁️,AND IT'S DEFFINATELY NOT HARD TO CLEAN THE BLOOD...RESEARCH OF FOODS AND HERBS ARE HERE ALREADY GIVEN BY OUR CREATOR💯‼️🧐👁️😘🌈👍🙏💝

[@davidcanatella4279]

Yeah you really should be a pharmaceutical corporation spokes person. You’re doing a fine job leading people into the poor health the corporations love🤑. I stopped eating plant protein and grain. I lost 27 pounds in 10 days , I stopped being hungry all the time ate way less and i had more energy than ever. PS Pizza dough is not animal protein. The lectins in grain are literally punching holes in the small intestine causing microscopic amounts of poo to enter the blood stream. In addition to this the body covers the intestine with mucus to deal with this situation which cause scores of different health problems especially since nutrient absorption is drastically reduced while modern farming has depleted the soil drastically since the 1950’s and the body requires these missing nutrients to process all foods no matter what they are. Thus the ever increase in obesity . When nutrients as well as absorption of them is reduced the body goes into starvation mode. This signals the body to to store fat. Beans have these destructive lectins and replacing meat with them makes the situation worse

[@NoName83201]

Amen, and add the damage of pesticides killing our microbiome damaging not only our physical health, but also our mental health 😢

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

Agree 100%. Tried a plant-based diet. Got super sick. I had no energy. There might certain human body types that thrive on plant based diets...but I know very few healthy vegans. Animal protein is a critical requirement for most humans.

[@trish5111]

​@@NoName83201you get more herbicides and pesticides from eating meat. The higher you are up the food chain. If u switch to vegies and beans maybe u can afford organic too.

[@beccasteele6874]

Why do people have their creatine level go down significantly and their egfr go up significantly on a plant based diet with no animal products?????

[@davidcanatella4279]

@@beccasteele6874 All i can say is that the level of health i enjoy from avoiding grain and eating animal proteins is something that works for me very well as described in my post. granted i eat more fish protein than others but i feel good about my choice

[@karlinataurina.4119]

Is taking Collagen powder from animals daily ok for someone with CKD stage 1-2, or should I stop?

[@carmenchaux67]

Everything in your presentation is good. Only one point to clear: Soy and derived Products like Tempeh and tofu should not be included as healthy food . Soy is modified ( transgenic or Gmo’s) and from there nothing of these products are good. Men may end up with too much estrogen so, abnormal boobs and belly increase is noticeable. For women too much feminine hormone is not better but worse. Well everything has to bee in normal levels to properly function. Same happens with corn, hybridized wheat, to which bromide, a poisonous chemical, has been added instead of iodine. The result , a diabetic causing bread. No FDA to fight for consumers safety on that matter. So, Years would pass and new people would not know the damaging chemical that continue to produce diabetic and cause health problems and the industry that gave use to poisonous Bromide is so happy about it.

[@naymadelinharesgarbin9239]

🌱🇧🇷👏🙏

[@KM-vc7iy]

Says that Tofu has improved his cholestrol but what about his LDL? Has that lowered too? most likely not. And keep eating spinach and you'll end up with kidney stones! just a very bias presentation imo.

[@vanwilder3021]

Imagine not eating eggs. oof

[@dr.c2195]

I do not need to imagine, as it is reality. Why the "oof", though? Should anything have happened to me? Eggs contain all the nutrients to create a chicken body. That is useless to me, I am not a chicken and I already have a body.

[@Kayenne4024]

Crazy no way, to follow you

[@mohouse]

Fad diet.

[@omairaharrigan7282]

Thank you for sharing a valuable information!