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PLANT-BASED DIET AND KIDNEY HEALTH

PLANT-BASED DIET AND KIDNEY HEALTH

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Eating more plant-based foods such as vegetables and grains in place of animal-based foods such as red meat may help prevent and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Shivam Joshi, MD, is an internist, nephrologist, and plant-based physician practicing at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in New York City. He is a clinical assistant professor of NYU’s School of Medicine with research interests in plant-based diets, fad diets, and nephrology. He received his BS from Duke University and his MD from the University of Miami. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and his nephrology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. You can follow him on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook (@sjoshiMD).

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryand & Delaware recently held an event featuring Dr. Joshi, Shivam.

The Benefits of Plant-Based Diets on Kidney Health

A Guide to Plant-Based Diets

Starting a plant-based diet does not mean that you need to become a vegetarian and cut all sources of animal protein from your diet.

The Role of Plant-Based Diets for Patients With Kidney Disease

With guidance from a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), a carefully planned plant-based diet may be helpful in the setting of kidney disease, depending on a patient’s specific needs.

Visit https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/plant-based for full details and additional information from the National Kidney Foundation.