Hi there! I’m Jen Hernandez, founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys. I’m a registered dietitian, board-certified in renal nutrition.
I help people with chronic kidney disease feel confident that their food choices are truly supporting their kidney health- without the fear and confusion that often comes with the “renal diet.”
My role is to guide, teach, and encourage so that you can feel more energized, empowered, and in control of your health.
My favorite part of Plant-Powered Kidneys is connecting with clients and students inside Kidney Wellness Academy, where together we turn nutrition into a powerful tool for protecting kidney function.
After working with hundreds of kidney warriors, I know how overwhelming the renal diet can feel. But the truth is—it doesn’t have to be.
I believe that plant-based kidney nutrition can change lives. That’s why I hope you’ll stay awhile and explore what Plant-Powered Kidneys has to offer.
Jen’s Education and Professional Experience
Jen Hernandez received her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona. She later completed her dietetic internship and graduate certificate of Dietetic Internship from Iowa State University and became a registered dietitian in 2013.
After becoming a registered dietitian, Jen worked in hospital and long-term care settings before falling in love with helping people on dialysis with end-stage kidney failure. Jen has worked for both DaVita and Fresenius dialysis clinics in Texas, California, and Hawaii.
She also worked on the preventive side by organizing and managing community public kidney screenings through the National Kidney Foundation. There, she helped people in earlier stages of CKD make healthy changes to prevent kidney failure and dialysis. Jen is also a member of the National Kidney Foundation.
She passed a second dietetic exam to become a board-certified renal dietitian under the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
After her years of experience in all stages of CKD, Jen founded Plant-Powered Kidneys to help more people across the world keep their kidney function.
She sees clients privately as well as teaching and inspiring on Facebook and Instagram, and in Kidney Wellness Academy.
And on a slightly more personal note…
Jen lives in South Florida with her husband, where they enjoy a life together filled with beach, golf, games, and sun.
Jen comes from a big family (oldest of 4!) and values quality family time. They spend a lot of time together playing board games like Catan and card games like Hearts and Pinochle. Her mornings have to start with a good cup of coffee and time outside.