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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 13 MIN

Fresh Focus #94 Let's Talk Kidneys

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Tune into this episode of the Fresh Focus podcast featuring Renal Nutrition, hosted by advanced practice renal dietitians Morgan O’Hara and Annelle Tschida. This episode filters through the latest in kidney health and the risks of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Did you know that 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, yet a staggering 9 out of 10 don’t even know it? Early-stage kidney disease often has no symptoms, which means it can sneak up on you without warning. Find out the importance of early detection, understanding lab results, and addressing key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes. The hosts explain the kidneys' crucial roles in filtering blood, balancing fluids and minerals, and regulating blood pressure. Get ready to discover practical, easy -to-follow dietary strategies for managing CKD- like cutting back on sodium, mastering the art of reading nutrition labels, and adding more whole plant-based foods to your meals for better kidney health. This episode encourages listeners, particularly Veterans, to proactively engage with healthcare providers and dietitians to preserve kidney health and delay disease progression. 

Tune into this episode of the Fresh Focus podcast featuring Renal Nutrition, hosted by advanced practice renal dietitians Morgan O’Hara and Annelle Tschida. This episode filters through the latest in kidney health and the risks of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Did you know that 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, yet a staggering 9 out of 10 don’t even know it? Early-stage kidney disease often has no symptoms, which means it can sneak up on you without warning. Find out the importance of early detection, understanding lab results, and addressing key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes. The hosts explain the kidneys' crucial roles in filtering blood, balancing fluids and minerals, and regulating blood pressure. Get ready to discover practical, easy -to-follow dietary strategies for managing CKD- like cutting back on sodium, mastering the art of reading nutrition labels, and adding more whole plant-based foods to your meals for better kidney health. This episode encourages listeners, particularly Veterans, to proactively engage with healthcare providers and dietitians to preserve kidney health and delay disease progression.

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