EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 4 MIN
Actively Eat to Bring Your Blood Pressure Down
from 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Kidneys with CKD · host Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN
Most people with CKD are told to limit salt and sent home. But managing blood pressure through food goes so much further than that, and it is one of the most powerful things you can do to slow CKD progression. In this episode, kidney dietitian Kellsey Reed breaks down exactly how to use food as an active tool for lowering blood pressure, what a systematic review found about the DASH diet and kidney protection and why potassium rich foods might actually be your best ally when your labs allow it. If you have only ever been told to watch your sodium, this episode is going to open up a completely different way of thinking about blood pressure and kidney health. Ready to learn how to eat specifically for your blood pressure and your kidneys? Start here: Free CKD Class: ckdnutrition.com/free-ckd-class Apply for Coaching: ckdnutrition.com/apply-coaching
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Most people with CKD are told to limit salt and sent home. But managing blood pressure through food goes so much further than that, and it is one of the most powerful things you can do to slow CKD progression. In this episode, kidney dietitian Kellsey Reed breaks down exactly how to use food as an active tool for lowering blood pressure, what a systematic review found about the DASH diet and kidney protection and why potassium rich foods might actually be your best ally when your lab...
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