Kidney Labs 101
Understand Your Labs, Protect Your Kidneys
Your labs tell the story. Learn how to read it so you can know what to eat with confidence.
Are you wondering what you should eat for your kidneys?
If you’ve been told you have chronic kidney disease, you’ve likely asked yourself…
❓Can I eat this?
❓What do I need to avoid?
❓Why are my labs going up and down?
Here's the truth👇🏼
You can’t make the right food choices if you don’t understand your lab results.
Lab work like GFR, creatinine, potassium, and protein in the urine tell us how your kidneys are functioning and how they’re responding to what you’re eating.
And once you understand your labs, you can start making the right nutrition choices…
The kind that help you protect kidney function, fell better, and move forward with confidence.
That’s what Kidney Labs 101 is here to teach you.
What is Kidney Labs 101?
Kidney Labs 101 is a self-paced online class taught by a board-certified renal dietitian that explains:
✅ What your kidney-related lab results really mean
✅ How those labs connect to your nutrition
✅ What to look for — and what to ask your doctor
✅ How to eat to support better lab results and kidney health
88% of students that completed Kidney Labs 101 reported better understanding their lab or feeling more confident speaking with their doctor about their labs! 🤩
Kidney Labs 101 Helps with Nutrition
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Understand your GFR, creatinine, and proteinuria labs - and what they say about your food choices.
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Know whether potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and protein levels are something to adjust with food.
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Recognize which nutrients to monitor closely based on your own results.
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Feel confident talking with your provider about your diet.
No more second-guessing. No more Googling. Just clear, practical information explained by a renal dietitian who gets it.
⬇️ What's Included in the Class ⬇️
✔️ Short, self-paced video lessons
Each topic is broken down into clear, manageable lessons you can watch anytime.
You’ll learn the different causes behind abnormal labs, and what to ask your doctor about to get a better understanding about all the connections related to your kidney health.
Learn at your own pace without feeling overwhelmed, and revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
✔️ Printable Lab Tracking Worksheet
Easy-to-use forms to record your GFR, creatinine, potassium, and other key labs over time.
Tracking your numbers helps you spot trends, see progress, and stay on top of your kidney health.
✔️ Doctor Discussion Checklist
A list of important questions to ask your doctor or healthcare team at your next visit.
Make the most of your appointments and advocate for your health with clarity and confidence.
⭐️ Lifetime Access ⭐️
You’ll have access to the videos, worksheets, and updates for as long as the class exists.
No rush. Come back to the material as your labs change or new questions come up.
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What Students Are Saying
This Class is for You if...
💚 You have CKD and want to do everything you can to protect your kidneys
🤔 You’re confused by lab results and want them explained clearly
😩 Your doctor is breezing through your labs, just saying “everything looks stable” or “nothing to worry about here” without actually explaining anything
😰 You have no idea what to ask when you see a lab out of range besides “should I be concerned?”
📕 You want to have a solid plan going into your doctor’s appointments
🥑 You’re avoiding foods because you’re not sure if they’re okay
👩🏻🏫 You want guidance from a qualified renal dietitian, not random internet advice
Knowing your lab numbers is a good start... but it’s not the whole picture
If you’re already familiar with your numbers, that’s a great start! But this class isn’t just about what the labs are. It’s about what to do next from a nutrition perspective.
Many people know their GFR or potassium levels, but they don’t understand what causes them to change or how diet fits in.
In Kidney Labs 101, you’ll learn:
How labs respond to food, hydration, supplements, and medications
When to make adjustments in your diet based on trends, not one-time results
How to track labs over time to spot early warning signs
What questions to ask your doctor when something seems off
So even if you’ve seen your labs before, this course will help you connect the dots between numbers and nutrition — which is often the missing piece.
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When doctors say “diet won’t make a difference,” here’s what they’re missing...
It’s not uncommon for doctors to say that diet isn’t a concern yet, especially in early stages of CKD. But here’s the truth:
Even small changes in nutrition can make a big difference in slowing or even reversing kidney disease progression. Research shows that dietary changes — like adjusting sodium, potassium, or protein — can protect kidney function over time.
If you wait until your kidney function worsens, your nutrition options may become more limited.
This class gives you the knowledge to take action earlier, not later.
Understanding how your labs relate to your food choices puts you in control and gives you a head start before more serious issues develop.
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Meet Your Renal Nutrition Instructor
I’m Jen Hernandez, RDN, CSR, LDN – a registered dietitian board-certified in renal nutrition. I’ve helped thousands of people with kidney disease learn what to eat with confidence — and that starts with understanding your labs.
Let me walk you through what those numbers really mean and how they connect to what’s on your plate. You will feel so much better being your own advocate when talking with your provider after conquering the fundamentals of the renal lab panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Self-paced! Start anytime, go at your own speed, and revisit as often as needed.
You’ll get lifetime access to everything in the class.
Yes! This class helps you understand the why behind dietary changes — so you can stop fearing food and start supporting your kidneys with nutrition that fits your labs.
This is for anyone who gets a renal lab panel- including dialysis patients. In fact, this class will help you dive deeper in talking with your dialysis dietitian. They’ll be impressed!
Questions will definitely come up – that’s part of what you get! Any questions about your lab results should go to your provider that ordered the labs.
Email our team at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you within a few days!