Welcome to Your New CKD Life!

NO MATTER WHAT STAGE YOU ARE IN, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR SITUATION IS,

This is the ONLY CKD nutritional program available online today to help you understand how to safely manage your kidney diet and to help slow or stop progression.

In Week One, We start you off right!

  • Understanding CKD stages and nutritional ranges

  • Determining your specific protein needs

  • Setting personal meal and snack nutrient maximums (see chart >>)

  • Menu planning for balanced nutrition

  • Learning how to safely indulge in favorite meals

Week Two:

  • Defining your top foods for your unique situation

  • Decoding food labels with confidence, and finding missing nutrition

  • Simplifying your daily intake tracking to once per week

  • Using our cheat sheet to easily switch out ingredients or create new dishes

Week Three:

  • Finding accurate nutritional information

  • Vital information and red flag traps to avoid

  • Understanding nutrient importance and balance

  • Tweaking recipes to fit your nutritional needs

  • Keeping bulk in meals (or increasing portion sizes)

  • Altering your diet based on lab results or stage changes

Week Four:

  • Alternative kidney diets:

    • vegan/vegetarian

    • low carb

    • gluten free

    • nondairy

Week Five:

  • Getting CKD organized

  • Finding the best products and where to get them

  • Simplified CKD shopping with all the tips and tricks

  • Chef tips to enhance your kidney diet meals

  • Seasoning, food safety, cooking techniques, using leftovers, etc.

Plus, you also get...

  • Comprehensive food topics with tips and info:

    • Categorized according to nutrients, and lists of your best options based on all nutrients

    • Substitution options sheets for easy ingredient swaps

    • From veggies to pasta, condiments, fats and oils, alcohol substitutes, to...

    • Natural and alternative sweeteners and flours, thickeners, binders, leaveners, and everything in between!

  • Dedicated sections on chocolate and beverages too

  • Detailed guides on using spices and herbs, including which pair best with different foods and the right quantities to use

  • All the necessary math for CKD

  • Two sections with bonus recipes

  • Plus an entire chapter dedicated to information about those health issues that are common with kidney disease.

    • Including tips to help reduce your creatinine, dialysis statistics, losing or gaining weight, and more

  • SO much more!

If you aren't getting restriction numbers from your providers, try finding someone here.

I am a nutritionist, therefore, I can’t provide your exact personal restriction numbers (though I can give you temporary ones you can adjust until you do receive them).

Common Questions

WHAT IS THE COST?

The cost is quite similar if you were seeing me inside an office setting. However, you're paying the cost of one or two visits instead of the ten that would normally be charged for in office! - Talk about a bargain, huh?

The pricing information is on this page.

DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I HAVE MY RESTRICTION NUMBERS BEFORE JOINING?

Absolutely not. We provide temporary numbers you can adjust and follow until you receive your personal numbers. Any change is better than no change!

CAN I JUST JOIN THE CLASSES?

You will need to either purchase the book or enroll in the online nutritional program. All the information we cover in the online classes is in the book/program. You'd be quite lost and confused without the info!


DO I HAVE TO JOIN THE CLASSES?
Joining the classes is not required. Those who learn better with visuals or having someone talk about the information will benefit. The information is quite thorough and you can easily work through on your own. However, there are additional benefits to the members-only group beyond classes. (see the information below)

DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT CLASS SESSION BEGINS TO JOIN?

Absolutely not. You can join anytime. Watch classes that have already been completed, or attend them during the next session. All the information is there for you to work through. I have many clients that only attend classes if they have questions. The information is That thorough!

I BOUGHT THE BOOK AND WANT TO ATTEND THE ONLINE CLASSES; DO I HAVE TO ENROLL IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM TOO? / I AM ENROLLED IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM; DO I HAVE TO BUY THE BOOK TOO?

You EITHER enroll in the online program OR you purchase the book. Both contain the same information.

The online nutritional program comes with a year of members group access. If you purchase the book, you can choose to also purchase the members group access.

WHO ARE YOU?

I’m a Certified Nutritionist specializing in kidney disease, a CKD Chef, and a Kidney Health Coach. But I’m also a caregiver to my husband, who has stage 3 CKD, so I understand firsthand the challenges of managing this condition.

After years of navigating this journey, I’ve not only figured out how to make the kidney diet work, but I’m also the only one who’s come forward to dedicate my time to teaching others how to do the same.

My passion is helping you succeed, with real, actionable guidance from someone who truly gets it. (see more on the about page).

WHY ARE YOU CHARGING FOR THIS INFORMATION?

Well, I’m a certified nutritionist specializing in kidney disease, who has cracked the code on CKD eating. Just because I’ve chosen to practice online (so I can actually charge you LESS) doesn’t mean my services shouldn’t be compensated. I’ve spent years perfecting how to tailor kidney diets to individual needs, and I’m offering my program at a fraction of the cost you’d pay to see me in person. Do you ask other professionals why they charge for their services? I’m here to make this affordable, accessible, and to give you real, personalized support.

Enrolling in the online program or buying the book is like having ten sessions with me, and you get to go through the steps for managing CKD at your own pace and on your own time!


Think of it this way - if you have CKD and your doctor offered a class showing you how to manage it, would you say yes?

Well, that's exactly what this is, but it's online, in the comfort of your home, with access to me without an appointment.

Look, just because I made the choice to not practice in an office does not mean that my services are any less than someone who does. What it means is that I do not have the associated costs and my time is no longer limited.

I can be available to you more often, and can help more people.

Do you prefer a physical item or online learning?

(choose)

"I am a nutritionist (& CKD chef!) who decided to branch out from the traditional office setting to better serve my clients. By practicing online, I can reach more people and be more available without the constraints and high costs associated with office visits.

This way, I can focus fully on helping individuals like you navigate your health journey, no matter where you are."

Prefer to learn online?

Choose the ONLINE Nutritional Program Option

The online option is for those that do not want to buy a book.

Includes links to all videos, products, information, and source materials, plus one-year membership to the private group. You will download and print all materials.

The online program comes WITH 1-year members-only access:

One payment of 199 or

3 payments of 73 or

6 payments of 39 USD

On the fence?

Please see the amazing feedback on our testimonials page.

I am honored to have helped so many people

finally understand how to manage their kidney diet for life, AND see results.

Are you the loner type?

Like to learn on your own?

Would you rather hold the information in your hands?

Want to highlight and bookmark a (nearly 450 page) book?

Choose the Printed Book Option

Do you want to purchase the book from Amazon or Barnes & Noble?

"Showed this to my doctor and he LOVED IT.

This is the future of kidney diet management." - R.B.

If you have chosen the book, would you also like to attend the weekly online classes?

Members Only Access

Those that purchase the book

MAY choose to purchase a one-year membership.

This is not required.

All classes are recorded, so you can join at any time and work at your own pace.

Feel free to attend live classes or watch the recordings, whichever works best for you!

Classes are offered for those who prefer a more interactive
approach, but the book and program are designed to give you all the information
you need, plus flexibility and support along the way.

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WITH MEMBERSHIP, YOU GET:

Access to the members only group

Attend the weekly classes or catch the replays

Ask questions in the support group

Access to supportive 1:1 Assistance Calls

All links from the book in a .pdf for quick clicky access

Plus information, links, charts, recipes, and more not shared anywhere but here!

Verification of book purchase will be required.

Join Now $99

Assistance Calls

For those that are enrolled in the online program

or have purchased the program book and are looking for 1:1 guidance...

You may purchase an Assistance call.

Verification of book purchase or enrollment will be required

before solidifying your appointment time.

30 minutes via Zoom or phone.

A portion of all sales are donated to American Kidney Fund. Linda also donates to Puerto Rico Rise Up.

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