Ask the Expert About Eating Well

Eating Well Tips for Kidney Patients 

We know there is no one “kidney diet”. Depending on which stage you are at your kidney journey can impact your overall diet. Registered dietitian, Dani Renouf, shares some common Eating Well Tips for Kidney Patients, from newly diagnosed to post-transplant, here on Kidney Wellness Hub.    

Remember this information provided on this site and in these videos is not medical. It is general guidance for kidney patients. Everyone’s dietary needs and the situation is different, and this information is not intended to replace that of your health care team. Always follow the advice or guidance from YOUR health care team or registered dietitian before making any changes to your diet.   

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Ask the Eating Well Experts Videos

 
 

Eating Well for Newly Diagnosed

With Dani Renouf (2 Minutes)
Dani answers some questions about diet for newly diagnosed patients.

Eating Well for Low-Functioning Kidneys

With Dani Renouf (2 Minutes)
Dani answers some questions about diet for people living with low-functioning kidneys.

Eating Well on Dialysis

With Dani Renouf (2 Minutes)
Dani answers commonly asked questions about diet for people on dialysis.

 
 

Eating Well Post Transplant

With Dani Renouf (2 Minutes)
Dani answers some common questions about diet for post-transplant patients.

 
 

Get to Know Your Eating Well Expert

  • Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDR, is a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience working with patients and clients in chronic disease prevention and management. This includes positions within the hospital sector, private industry, community and public health, and research settings. Currently, Dani works as the provincial dietitian lead for BC Renal and is the Renal Resource Dietitian at St. Paul’s Hospital and Chair of BC Renal’s Dietitian Committee. She also runs her own private practice, 4 Elements Nutrition Consulting.