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These are resources we use with KNI patients, with great success.
Designed by expert renal dietitians for patients and professionals in the renal space.

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14 Meal Plan Bundle for DIALYSIS

14 Meal Plan Bundle for DIALYSIS

This meal plan bundle includes: 14 Plant-Focused Meal Plans for Dialysis Patients. Meal plans are: Soft Foods for Dialysis Iron Boost Meal Plan for Dialysis Mediterranean Meal Plan for Dialysis Gluten Free, Dairy Free for Dialysis Whole Foods Plant Based Dialysis Dialysis Meal Plan for One Dialysis Low FODMAP More Fruits & Vegetables for Dialysis Taste of Mexico for Dialysis Taste of India for Dialysis Taste of Asia for Dialysis Quick & Easy Meal Plan for Dialysis Whole Foods Easy Prep for Dialysis Emergency Meal Plan for Dialysis Each meal plan is designed for nutrition and simplicity. Recipes are also used for left-overs, to cut down on prep time for meals. Each meal plan covers 7 days. Created by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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CKD Stage 3-4 Meal Plan

CKD Stage 3-4 Meal Plan

The science is clear: plant-based nutrition is best for helping kidneys stay healthy! And the benefits of plant-based meals go beyond just kidneys! The variety of fruits and vegetables, combined with healthy fats and plant-proteins keep acid levels low and antioxidants high, while keeping the gut happy with lots of healthy fiber. This meal plan has options to limit potassium for those that need it. This 7-day meal plan includes: full recipes, grocery shopping list and nutrition information. Our meal plans are designed to provide a simplified approach to preparing kidney-friendly recipes, so left-overs are included in the plan. Recipes included in CKD 3-4 Meal Plan: Cinnamon Pear Oatmeal with coconut milk Mango coconut oat smoothie Strawberry & Coconut Cream Oats Grapes and Walnuts Apples with Sunflower Seed Butter Creamy Garlic Kale with Crispy Chickpeas and Sweet Potato Creamy Potato, lentil and kale casserole Brown rice spaghetti in kale pesto Chickpeas with sweet & spicy Peanut sauce Carrots and Guacamole Crackers and Avocados Coconut Yogurt Parfait Mango Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dip Coconut Tofu Curry with Zoodles Roasted carrot white bean & tahini soup Charred Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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CKD Stage 5 Meal Plan

CKD Stage 5 Meal Plan

Can nutrition really help all the way through Stage 5 Kidney Disease? YES! This plan is very low protein with a potassium restriction, designed to both preserve kidney function and prevent complications from the lower kidney function of stage 5. The very low protein levels require supplementation with ketoanalogues to ensure proper nutrition, so make sure to talk with your dietitian when you start this meal plan. 7-day meal plan includes: full recipes, grocery shopping list and nutrition information. Our meal plans are designed to provide a simplified approach to preparing kidney-friendly recipes, so left-overs are included in the plan. Recipes included in VLPD for Stage 5 CKD Meal Plan: Strawberries and coconut cream oats Apple Coconut Breakfast Crisp Banana Bread Brown Rice Pudding Apple Slices and Coconut Butter Vanilla Chia Pudding with Berries Coconut Yogurt Parfait Charred Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing Spaghetti with Avocado Pesto & Roasted Tomatoes Veggie Stir Fry with Noodles Loaded Sweet Potato and Kale Quesadilla Crackers and Avocado Pear and Walnut Coconut Turmeric Cauliflower Bowls Curried Carrot Soup and Toast Creamy Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich Kale Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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Dialysis Meal Plan

Dialysis Meal Plan

This meal plan caters specifically to patients on dialysis. It includes fully plant-based meals, which provide gut-healthy fiber, alkalinity to combat acidosis and plenty of antioxidants to combat inflammation. It also addresses a problem common in dialysis: getting enough protein. Dialysis can lead to protein loss and this meal plan gives enough protein to keep your muscles strong and your immune system healthy. And yes, this meal plan takes into account phosphorus levels. This 7-day meal plan includes: full recipes, grocery shopping list and nutrition information. Our meal plans are designed to provide a simplified approach to preparing kidney-friendly recipes, so left-overs are included in the plan. Recipes included in Dialysis Meal Plan: Chocolate PB Overnight Oats Toast with almond butter & peaches Kimchi Tofu Scramble Apples & Almonds Celery with PB Pears and Walnuts Lemony Chickpea and Herb Salad Almond butter and Banana Sandwich Carrot, arugula and Hummus Wrap Crispy Tofu Prep Bowl Cranberry Protein Cookies Vanilla Protein Yogurt Parfait Sunflower Seed Butter stuffed Dates Creamy pasta with Kale Tofu & Broccoli Salad with PB sauce Cheesy Edamame & Parsley Pasta Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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Early CKD 25-Recipe Pack (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

Early CKD 25-Recipe Pack (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

This recipe pack includes 25 CKD-friendly recipes with 5 recipes each: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Desserts Snacks Each recipe has full nutrition information and instructions. These recipes are design for simplicity and tailored to the nutrition needs of early CKD.
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Early CKD Stage 3-4 and Diabetes Meal Plan

Early CKD Stage 3-4 and Diabetes Meal Plan

Designed for Diabetes and CKD Stage 3-4. Includes: daily nutrition totals, full recipes with nutrition information, grocery shopping list. Recipes include: Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding Apple Cinnamon Cauliflower Porridge Hummus Avocado Toast Pear & Walnuts Snacker Apple & Coconut Butter Snacker Creamy Pesto Dip with Rice Thins Cabbage, Carrot and Tofu Salad Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing Lemon Kale Salad with Chickpeas & Avocado Cucumber Hummus Olive Snacker Roasted Popcorn, Blackberry and Walnuts Bell Pepper and Easy Guacamole Sweet Potato & Arugula Salad Broccoli Potato Barley & Tofu Bowl Coconut Curry Tofu with Sweet Potato Noodles This meal plan is designed for nutrition and simplicity. Recipes are also used for left-overs, to cut down on prep time for meals. Recipes are plant-based. Designed by Clarissa Paimanta,RD for KNI 2022
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Gluten-Free Early CKD Stage 3-4 Meal Plan

Gluten-Free Early CKD Stage 3-4 Meal Plan

7 day plan designed for those avoiding gluten in their diets. Includes: daily nutrition totals, full recipes with nutrition information, grocery shopping list. Recipes include: Coconut Cinnamon Porridge Sunflower & Blueberry Overnight Oats Peach & Raspberry Smoothie Candied Pecans with Blueberries & Apples Strawberries with Macadamia Dip Rainbow Chopped Salad Jars Lemon Maple Chickpea Salad Bowl Simple Taco Salad Apples and Coconut Butter Mango and Coconut Milk Hummus Dippers Mediterranean Goddess Bowl Fajita Spiced Tofu & Rice Tofu & Broccoli Green Curry with Rice This meal plan is designed for nutrition and simplicity. Recipes included are also used for left-overs, to cut down on prep time for meals. Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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Gluten-Free Late CKD Stage 5/ VLPD Meal Plan

Gluten-Free Late CKD Stage 5/ VLPD Meal Plan

This 7-day meal plan is designed for those avoiding gluten in their diets. Includes: Daily Nutrition Totals, full recipes with nutrition information and grocery shopping list. Recipes include: Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats Apple Crisp Yogurt Bowls Matcha Chia Pudding Apple & Almond Snackers Apple and Coconut Butter Snackers Peach Icecream Veggie Noodles with Peanut Sauce Red Pepper & Artichoke Pesto Rice Cakes Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette Lemon Kale Salad with chickpeas & Avocado Creamy Pesto Dip Snackers Candied Pecans & Blueberries Snackers Spinach Cauliflower Curry Mediterranean Buddah Bowl with Rice Roasted veggie & Brown Rice Bowl This meal plan is designed for nutrition & simplicity. Recipes are also used for left-overs to cut down on prep time for meals. Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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Kidney Health 101: Phosphorus

Kidney Health 101: Phosphorus

Has your doctor told you to follow a lower phosphorus diet? Or did you look up foods to eliminate for a low phosphorus diet and now feel like there are no foods left to eat? If that is the case- don't worry! This course answers the questions of how you can still enjoy food on a low phosphorus diet. What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what, and how of phosphorus and its role in kidney disease, practical recommendations for achieving a healthy phosphorus balance (not all phosphorus is the same!!), meal plans, resources for finding additional recipes, choosing lower phosphorus foods, and meal ideas, and lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Health 101: Potassium

Kidney Health 101: Potassium

Are you confused about potassium? If your doctor has told you you need a low potassium diet (or a higher potassium diet), you probably got a list of foods or looked up information on the internet. Now you are wondering what you can eat, and maybe why potassium is something to pay attention to. This course answers these questions and more, empowering you to make confident food choices that keep you healthy! What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what, and how of potassium and its role in kidney disease, practical recommendations for achieving a healthy potassium balance (it's not just about food!), meal plans, resources for finding additional recipes and meal ideas, and lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Health 101: Sodium

Kidney Health 101: Sodium

Are you wondering how to make a low sodium diet taste good? A low sodium diet is recommended for almost anyone who has a chronic disease or wants to prevent chronic disease. The challenge is finding a way to eat a low sodium diet AND enjoy it! This course reviews why a low sodium diet helps in chronic disease, and gives you practical ways to eat a low sodium diet, make food taste good. What's included: Dietitian presentation on the why, what and how of sodium, practical recommendations for enjoying low sodium foods, meal plans, handouts with tips for eating out, seasoning guide, resources for finding recipes, basic cooking tutorials, lifetime access (and a yearly update!)
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Kidney Nutrition Answers

Kidney Nutrition Answers

The different pieces of kidney nutrition can feel overwhelming until you see how they all work together for kidney health. Kidney Nutrition Answers is a powerful, self-guided course that teaches the basics of smart kidney nutrition. You’ll learn how to set personal nutrition priorities and see examples of healthy recipes that help sustain and improve kidney function. NOW with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Nutrition Principles Module. WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS: - Recipes and meal plans to start eating today - Protein: Determining on how much and what types - PRAL: what is it & why it matters - Importance of vitamins and minerals - Is your anemia causing a decline in kidney function & what to do about it? - Why you should pay attention to gut symptoms if you want healthy kidneys - Phosphorus: why it matters and what sources to worry about - Potassium considerations at different CKD stages - Sodium secrets to consider for kidney health - BONUS: How and why to use Cronometer to track nutrition - Special Considerations for Polycystic Kidney Disease nutrition that differ from CKD nutrition. HOW IT WORKS: - Enroll now and use the modules at your own pace! - Make sure to download all the helpful resources, simple meal ideas and handouts with targeted ideas from everything from anemia to alkalinity.
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Late CKD Stage 5/ VLPD and Diabetes Meal Plan

Late CKD Stage 5/ VLPD and Diabetes Meal Plan

Designed for Diabetes and CKD Stage 5 nutritional needs. Includes: daily nutrition totals, full recipes with nutrition information, grocery shopping list. Recipes include: Cinnamon Orange Grain-Free Granola Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding Apple Cinnamon Cauliflower Porridge Creamy Pesto Dip Snacker with Rice Thins Coconut Matcha Latte Strawberries & Coconut Butter Snacker Simple and Sweet Strawberry Salad Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing Lemon Kale Salad with Chickpeas & Avocado Blueberries, Walnuts and Toasted Coconut Nut-Free Dukkah with Pita Bell Peppers with Easy Guacamole Burrito Bowl Grilled Cauliflower Steaks & Avocado Chimichurri Sweet Potato & Arugula salad This7-day meal plan is designed for nutrition and simplicity. Recipes are also used for left-overs, to cut down on prep time for meals. Recipes are plant-based. Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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PKD Meal Plan 1

PKD Meal Plan 1

Polycystic Kidney Disease requires radically different nutrition than other forms of kidney disease. Our PKD meal plans are plant-focused, with a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and healthy fats. These recipes reflect cutting-edge science that shows low-carbohydrate nutrition helps slow disease progression, while still keeping the gut-healthy fiber high and limiting oxalate. This 7-day meal plan includes: full recipes, grocery shopping list and nutrition information. Our meal plans are designed to provide a simplified approach to preparing kidney-friendly recipes, so left-overs are included in the plan. Recipes included in PKD 1 Meal Plan: Apple Cinnamon Cauliflower Porridge Flax toast with Sunflower seed butter & Strawberries Coconut yogurt Flax bread Avocado toast w/ Cherry Tomatoes Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Guacamole with Flackers Flackers, Cucumber and Hummus Greek Yogurt with mixed berries Kale and Salmon Salad Creamy Caesar Salad w/ Olives hard boiled eggs Zucchini Noodle Caprese Blueberries and Walnuts Mozzarella Cheese with Cucumber Apple with coconut butter Roasted Red Pepper Soup Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri Charred Kale and Avocado Salad w/ Tahini Dressing Meal Plan Designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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PKD Meal Plan 2

PKD Meal Plan 2

We know that nutrition plans need to include variety to be successful. That’s why we’ve added this second PKD-friendly meal plan! It has the low-carbohydrate, low-oxalate recipes that help slow the progression of PKD, just like PKD 1 Meal Plan. This 7-day meal plan includes: full recipes, grocery shopping list and nutrition information. Our meal plans are designed to provide a simplified approach to preparing kidney-friendly recipes, so left-overs are included in the plan. Recipes included in PKD 2 Meal Plan are plant-forward: Berry breakfast smoothie Overnight breakfast bowl keto Kale, eggs, avocado Pesto flax toast Greek Yogurt Parfait Cheddar Cheese Cubes Greek Yogurt with Cinnamon and Coconut Macadamia Nuts Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps Mediterranean Goddess Bowl Keto Tomato, Olive Tahini Salad Shirataki Noodles with Sunflower Butter Sauce Coconut butter with Flackers Sunbutter Fat Bombs BBQ Farmer's Market Salad with Sunbutter Dressing Vegetable Stir Fry Cauliflower Rice with Oil Lemon and Chive Salmon Avocado Meal plan designed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD for KNI 2022
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Plant-Based Diet Cookbook – Coming soon!

Plant-Based Diet Cookbook – Coming soon!

In partnership with our sister non-profit Renalign, we can't wait to share 100 of our favorite recipes from soups and salads to main dishes and desserts. These are tried and true recipes that have been tested by our dietitians and are enjoyed by our patients and in our programs. Join our waitlist to pre-order your copy when it launches in 2023!
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Renal Education Library from KNI

Renal Education Library from KNI

Renal Education Library from the nutrition experts at KNI Freemium Bundle - "try before you buy" includes our most popular resources! Become a member to enjoy: Colorful handouts with QR code to video explanations in both English and Spanish Dialysis Clinic tools like bulletin board templates and learning games 12 CPE annually in a wide variety of renal nutrition topics, including mandatory Ethics Training Dialysis Clinic Staff Inservice Training Kits Monthly Patient Education Kits for Dialysis (with handout, bulletin board and game on one nutrition theme) Nutrition Data Comparison Sheets PLUS!-- All Advantage Members get 20% off any new Renal Nutrition Mastery Course from KNI.
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Renal Nutrition Mastery Courses from KNI

Renal Nutrition Mastery Courses from KNI

Renal Nutrition Mastery Courses from the experts at KNI Learn renal nutrition from leaders in this field. And earn CPE while you do! Courses cover topics like: Hemodialysis MNT and Bone-Mineral Disease for Hemodialysis Ketogenic Nutrition Therapy for PKD Plant-based Renal Nutrition for Kidneys Transplant Nutrition for Renal Dietitians ... and many more! Our CKD Deep-Dive Trio of courses helps you learn how to build your own private practice!
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