Protect Your Kidney Function.

Enjoy More Food Freedom.

Live Better.

Plant-Powered Kidney Nutrition:
Proven Methods and Easy Recipes to Support Your Kidney Health

If you’ve ever been told “diet doesn’t matter”…

If you feel stuck, confused, and worried about what you can eat…

This book is here to change that.

Why This Book Matters

Living with chronic kidney disease can feel overwhelming.

🛑 Doctors often say “just avoid salt,” leaving you without real guidance.

🛑 The internet is full of conflicting (and scary) advice.

🛑 You worry with every bite… thinking it’s making things worse.

This book was created to simplify nutrition for chronic kidney disease and give you the tools to make choices that protect your kidneys while still enjoying food you love.

What You'll Learn Inside

✔️ The science made simple – evidence-based nutrition explained in clear, easy-to-understand language.

✔️ How food affects kidney function – demystifying protein, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus.

✔️ Practical strategies – not just what to avoid, but how to build meals you actually enjoy.

✔️ Lifestyle tools – tips on hydration, supplements, lab tests, and working with your care team.

✔️ Real-life success stories – see how others with CKD have improved labs, slowed progression, and felt empowered.

✔️ Kidney-friendly recipes & meal ideas – plant-forward, flavorful, and family-friendly.

Who This Book is For

This book is perfect if you:

  • Have CKD stages 1–5 (not on dialysis) and want to protect your function.

  • Feel confused about diet advice and want clarity.

  • Want to reduce fear of food and enjoy meals with confidence.

  • Are ready to take an active role in your kidney health.

What Readers Are Saying

Larry
Chapter 14, Digestive Health and Chapter 10, Sodium and Fluid Balance helped me to better understand those relationships in my body and how to communicate more effectively with my doctors.
Preston
This book is for anyone with a vested interest in kidney disease. There are many aspects of CKD that can be self regulated and used to improve the outcome of the kidney disease diagnoses. Most of these aspects revolve around how one manages their diet. This book shows that much of the basic knowledge and some tools to help are now available and not that difficult to use. With the over taxing of our medical system it has become essential that one become your own advocate. By taking advantage of books and materials such as presented in this book one can make giant strides toward this end in a very short time.
Chris
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming, especially when lab results, diet advice, and lifestyle changes don’t always line up. In Plant-Powered Kidney Nutrition, by Jen Hernandez, RDN, CSR, LDN, provides a clear, compassionate, and evidence-based guide that bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and daily living. The book explains kidney health, nutrition, and practical strategies in plain language while also offering recipes, food charts, and actionable steps. Importantly, the book does not stand alone. It is also a gateway to the author’s free resources, including her website, Facebook presence, and blogs, which provide updated information, ongoing encouragement, and community connection. Together, the book and these resources make this book an even more valuable companion for long-term support —helping patients and caregivers not just start their journey, but sustain it. (Author and team also offer paid dietitian services.) As someone who has met with multiple dietitians after a nephrectomy, I often received fragmented or incomplete advice. One emphasized protein, another sodium, while few tied everything together in a way that felt comprehensive. This book does exactly that—it pulls the pieces together into a single, reliable resource that empowers patients and their families to make confident, kidney-friendly choices. Highly recommended for CKD patients, care partners, and even healthcare professionals—from dietitians and family physicians to nephrologists—who want an up-to-date, plant-focused approach to kidney nutrition.

About the Author

Jen Hernandez, RDN, CSR, LDN is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in renal nutrition. Her career spans over a decade, working with people with CKD in hospitals, homes, dialysis clinics, and CKD private practice. Jen speaks at multiple national conferences throughout the year to dietitians and fellow renal professionals. She is the founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys, a global resource and educational hub for people with chronic kidney disease. She has supported thousands of people with CKD through education, meal planning, and community. Her mission is simple: to simplify kidney nutrition and empower people to live better lives through food.

Take the First Step Today

Your kidneys matter. Every choice you make today shapes your tomorrow.

One of the best books on kidney disease, here to provide you confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Table of Contents

Dr. Shivam Joshi, MD – Nephrologist

You Are Amazing

Chapter 1: What Your Kidneys Do (And Why It Matters)

Chapter 2: About CKD

Chapter 3: Understanding Your Labs: What They Mean & What to Watch

Chapter 4: Protein

Chapter 5: Potassium

Chapter 6: Phosphorus

Chapter 7: Calcium

Chapter 8: Magnesium

Chapter 9: Potential Renal Acid Load

Chapter 10: Sodium & Fluid Balance

Chapter 11: Iron

Chapter 12: Carbohydrates

Chapter 13: Fats

Chapter 14: Digestive Health

Chapter 15: Oxalates & Kidney Stones

Chapter 16: Exercise

Chapter 17: Sleep

Chapter 18: Dining Out

Chapter 19: Stress & Self-Care

Chapter 20: Supplements

Chapter 21: Recipes for Real Life

About the Recipe Guide

Breakfast

Entrees

Sauces, Dips, Marinades & Spice Blends

Snacks

Desserts

Chapter 21: Your Kidney Health Journey

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