The Plant-Powered Kidneys course shows step-by-step how to better manage CKD with (delicious!) plant-based nutrition
"Thanks to the Plant-Powered Kidneys course, I've gone from 45 to 60 GFR, normalized my BUN, and just feel so much healthier.
I am not restricting foods, but rather understanding how various nutrients affect me and my labs, and how to adjust my diet accordingly."
- Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
But there’s so much conflicting advice about what you should eat to avoid kidney failure.
Every website, book and doctor says something different.
It’s frustrating to follow the “rules” and not see an improvement in your test results.
Honestly, you’re not sure what to eat anymore…
And every meal you worry, “am I eating something that’s damaging my kidneys?”
The worst part is the constant anxiety and stress from feeling like kidney failure is inevitable.
But if you’re in the early stages of kidney disease, I have good news…
You’ve probably heard there’s no treatment for kidney disease, but that’s not entirely true.
There are lots you can do to manage and even improve your condition.
With the right guidance and support, it’s possible to preserve kidney function, prevent degradation, and improve your quality of life!
Get better test results
"My eGFR went up 5 points, 49 to 54 in 8 weeks. All other kidney functions test normal"
Eat without fear
“I'm no longer afraid to cook or eat, I'm excited about it. I've tried so many new foods and it is all working out so well“
Enjoy more foods
“I found a plethora of amazing foods I can eat that are as flavorful or more flavorful!”
Speak with doctors
“I can now talk to my doctor and dietitian with confidence. Now what my healthcare team says makes sense”
Understand CKD
“It breaks down complex nutrition information so anyone can understand it, and backs it up with scientific evidence and research”
Reduce medications
"I was on 2 blood pressure medications, but since PPK & going plant-based, I don't need any! And my blood pressure is controlled!"
"Before PPK I was I was extremely tired all the time.
I knew something was wrong because I’ve always been active and athletic, but I was bottoming out and couldn’t keep up.
I thought I’d have to take medical leave from work.
When I found out I had Stage 3 Kidney Disease, I got online and found Plant-Powered Kidneys.
The course opened up my eyes, it was very enlightening.
I realized I needed to change my diet – and that I like plant-based proteins!
I’ve had so many results, it’s unbelievable how many things changed in just 5 months:
I feel 1000% better!"
- Fran
Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
Most information out there is specific to kidney failure.
Managing kidney disease is very different.
In fact, recommendations that work for kidney failure can make kidney disease worse.
Here is just 1 example:
It's often recommended to eat a low-potassium diet, so most people aim for 0 milligrams potassium.
With kidney disease, avoiding potassium entirely isn't necessary - and can actually be harmful.
That's because potassium helps regulate blood sugar and blood pressure.
Therefore, it's possible to reduce or stop medications that manage blood pressure...
And instead manage it naturally by eating potassium.
When you understand how to eat based on your numbers, you can safely eat so much more than you can right now!
"In 2018, I had a GFR and low energy. Since taking the Plant-Powered Kidneys Course, I have a GFR of 47 and work full time."
- David Frey, Missouri
Listen, I know the information from your healthcare provider makes kidney disease seem scary.
But they aren't specialized in kidney disease like I am, and they don't know the options.
As a board-certified renal dietitian, this is all I do - and I've helped thousands of kidney warriors better manage CKD.
I've clients slow, stop, or even reverse the disease's progress.
Simple, everyday choices can improve:
Kidney function & toxin filtration
Lab results for GFR, BUN, & Creatinine tests
The stage of kidney disease
Energy levels, weight & strength
Your outlook so you feel more positive, optimistic & in control!
PPK Students (and their doctors are amazed at the results:
"I am moving forward to achieving excellent results with kidney health. I have moved from stage 5 to stage 4, and am striving toward stage 3."
It's time to start supporting kidneys, naturally...
The 6-month online nutrition program for early-stage kidney health protection.
Join now and get all this!
✔️ Plant-Powered Kidneys on-demand video trainings that you can watch at your own pace
Value: $1000
✔️ Live group video calls with renal dietitians so you get all your questions answered
Value: $2000
✔️ 6 weeks of meal plans, recipes, and grocery lists with complete nutrition & serving information
Value: $150
✔️ Online community for real-time discussions, advice and tips from students and renal dietitians
Value: $600
✔️ Bonus Pantry Staple Recipes to easily whip up kidney-friendly meals using what's in your kitchen
Value: $17
✔️ Bonus "Mindful Eating with Kidney Disease" to enjoy your food more & make great meal choices
Value: $97
✔️ Bonus 3 Digital Cookbooks for quick & delicious meals all day long - breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Value: $90
✔️ Bonus Meal Plan & Prep shortcuts that save 5 hours a week and get meals on the table faster
Value: $47
✔️ Bonus Q&A Vault with replays of the past live sessions to find the answers you're looking for
Value: $1000
The total value of the program is over $5,000
Get started today for just $697!
GFR went from 49 to 54 in just 8 weeks!
"My eGFR went up 5 points, 49 to 54 in 8 weeks. All other kidney function tests normal."
- Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
Go through the course
You get a new video training module each week during the course.
The videos are short, to the point, and available on-demand so you can watch them on your own schedule.
No more ‘one size fits all’ kidney diet and unnecessary restrictions! You’ll know how to eat safely based on your needs.
You’ll come away with a solid understanding of kidney disease so you can communicate better with your health care providers.
The resources, articles and guides save time so you can go plant-based with confidence.
Get your questions answered
Join Jen & the PPK dietitians on Wednesdays during the course for a live Q&A session!
Bring your questions and get a personalized response from one of our experts.
If you can’t make it live, send in your question before the call and watch the replay for your answer.
You’ll also learn a lot from hearing what other people ask. You’ll get answers before you even have the question!
Make delicious kidney-friendly meals
Each week you’ll get a sample meal plan - with a complete nutrition breakdown and grocery list!
Save a ton of time by knowing exactly what to make for every meal.
Plus you don’t have to cook every day - we’ve planned for leftovers in your meal plan so you spend less time in the kitchen!
By the end of the course (including all the bonuses), you’ll have a total of 126 recipes!
Get support from the community
Our private community is a wealth of knowledge and support!
People in the PPK community get exactly what you’re going through, so they are there to support you.
Ask questions, swap recipes, and get support and motivation from the PPK team and other kidney warriors.
Plus, you get access for 6 months for ongoing support from your community and the PPK dietitians!
Get all the training, support & guidance you need to better support your kidney
Enrollment is open now for a limited time!
"I learned so much through this course and felt very empowered to better assist my kidney. I was surprised by how much I didn't know 😉
"Don't hesitate! It's well worth your monetary and time investment. Such a great expenditure I've made for myself!"
- Plant-Powered Kidneys student
Sneak peak at our tasty recipes... you'll eat better than you have in years!
This step-by-step process is helpful whether you're already plant-based, have tried a plant-based diet in the past, or it's new to you.
You can go entirely plant-based or continue to eat meat occasionally.
Each step in the process builds on the one before, and many people notice an improvement in their lab results in just 4 weeks.
Protect your kidneys by identifying and consuming your ideal level of potassium
Build muscle & repair tissue by eating a safe amount of plant-based protein
Help regulate your blood pressure with sodium & fluids
Get more energy by eating the right types of carbohydrates
Help maintain kidney function by improving your gut health
Preserve kidney health for years to come by consuming the right amount of phosphorus
Plant-Powered Kidney students are amazed at how many foods they can safely enjoy!
"I am so grateful for this course. I learned so much on preparing a variety of meals. I found out that I don't have to restrict too much on food, like what I had been doing."
"With PPK I went from eating the same foods over and over again to eating a variety of nutritional, kidney-friendly foods."
"I am now knowledgeable on how to take care of my kidneys and what I can and cannot eat. I know that I do not have to starve myself just because I have CKD."
The Unusual (and Essential) Conundrum
Potassium is the most underused nutrient in the CKD world.
It’s often over-restricted, leading to additional health challenges like poor blood pressure control, and that fuels the CKD fire.
You will learn the importance of potassium, and how to use it to protect your kidney function.
This lesson covers:
• How the kidneys function, what happens during kidney disease, and how to protect them
• The real reason potassium is important in kidney disease
• Why you’re probably not getting enough potassium, and how that is affecting you
• How to tell if your potassium is high or low (look for these signs)
• Understand how common medications affect potassium levels
• Sneaky sources of potassium sources to look out for (you’d be surprised!)
• How to determine if you need to eat less, more, or the same amount of potassium to protect your kidneys
The Dangerous Pitfalls and Markers of Success
Protein is one of the most confusing nutrients in the renal diet.
Even CKD experts get stumped with this one.
In week 2, we review how important and challenging protein can be.
You'll know what to look for and how to troubleshoot your protein goals.
This lesson covers:
• What protein is in the body and food, and why you need to get the right amount
• Why you can’t skip this in your diet, even if you have kidney disease
• How to measure your progress with protein in the blood
• Where to find better sources of protein for CKD
• Get the printable Protein Guide that makes it simple to know exactly how much protein you’re consuming
• How to measure and track protein in your diet
• How to know when it’s time to add supplements (and which ones to avoid!)
Taking Advantage of a Plant-Based Diet for CKD
Salt, sodium, and fluid balance plays a huge role in the kidneys.
And with CKD, this role is compromised.
It’s incredibly important you understand this to protect your kidney function!
This lesson covers:
• Sodium and salt (and the differences between them)
• Signs and symptoms of high and low sodium levels
• How to determine how much sodium you actually need
• How to include salt in a plant-based diet for CKD so that you can enjoy the foods you eat to protect your kidneys
• Fluid balance, blood pressure, and how it connects to protect kidney function
• The relationship between high blood pressure and kidney disease (there’s more to it than you’ve heard)
• Common medications that affect sodium levels - it might not be diet related!
Where Many Get it Wrong & How to Fix it
Besides worrying about protein, carbohydrates are another source of confusion and concern for many.
This makes sense, given that diabetes is the top cause of kidney issues.
You’ll get clear on the misconceptions surrounding carbohydrates so you can safely enjoy them again!
This lesson covers:
• What exactly are carbohydrates (let’s go beyond just the idea of a slice of bread…)
• How to boost your energy, and the reason you struggle with fatigue (carbs can help!)
• Good sources of carbohydrates for CKD - and what to avoid
• How to improve carbs in the diet
• How too little and too many carbs can be hard on the kidneys
• What to look for in kidney-protective carbohydrates
• How to easily eat the right carbs for your kidneys with this printable guide
The Hidden Opportunities in Kidney Protection
Your gut health plays a major role in kidney protection!
This week we dive into the problems and solutions to a healthy gut for an added boost in kidney protection.
This lesson covers:
• What your gut is, and why it’s so important in kidney health
• How the gut protects the kidneys (and how it can also cause more harm)
• Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics (yep!) for kidney health
• Foods and supplements that support a healthy gut
• How to get your healthcare team on board with a gut evaluation
• What to eat to improve your gut (and kidney) health
The Silent Assassin of Kidney Health
This is one of the most challenging micronutrients, simply because of all the confusing and conflicting information.
This affects your kidney health long-term, so set yourself on the right path now for a better future!
This lesson covers:
• What phosphorus is, how it affects you, and where to find it in the body
• Where the outdated phosphorus information is (so you can ignore a lot of Dr. Google!)
• Where to find phosphorus in your food
• How to understand and calculate how your body absorbs phosphorus (which is different from consuming it!)
• What to look at for your phosphorus levels
• Medications related to phosphorus control
• How following the right low-phosphorus diet can protect your kidney health for years to come!
You’ll come away knowing how everything works together to protect your kidneys.
You’ll understand how to eat based on your body’s needs to help maintain or improve your kidney health!
Enrollment is open now for a limited time!
"In the 11 weeks since I took the course and switched to a plant-based diet, my GFR went from a 38 to 53!! I feel healthier than I have since I was a teenager!!
- Megan Gibbons
Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
This removed so much stress around eating!"
It's even easier to enjoy delicious kidney-friendly meals with your bonus bundle! Take a look inside...
This bundle of 16 recipes focuses on your pantry staples. Set yourself up for those nights when "there's nothing to eat!"
Guest expert Jen Draper, MA, RD, LD shares about reconnecting body and mind with eating for kidney health
Enjoy quick & delicious plant-based meals all day long - breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks!
These grocery shopping, meal planning, and prepping shortcuts save 5 hours a week so you can get meals on the table faster!
Find the answer you're looking for in the replays of past live Q&A sessions. These replays are packed with helpful tips, ideas, recipes & articles to further support you.
Enroll now and get all these bonuses!
People on dialysis would tell me,
When I worked in dialysis, it killed me to meet a new patient coming in for emergency dialysis.
Year after year I met people who regretted that they hadn’t done something different.
It’s heartbreaking to see people come into the clinic, in shock and disbelief that their kidneys failed so soon.
I don’t want you to end up in that dialysis chair.
I decided I would do everything I could to prevent people from getting to that point.
In 2018, I opened my virtual private practice and began helping people with chronic kidney disease make nutrition and lifestyle changes to prevent kidney failure and dialysis.
I have since helped thousands of people with early-stage CKD - and I’d love to help you too.
"The Plant-Powered Kidneys course is truly life-changing and I am so very thankful for PPK.
Jen is truly a God-send and I am so appreciative.
This program is an investment in my future and worth every penny!"
Donna
Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
"The PPK Course is a great education class. The first time I did not understand much because I was so afraid to know that I had a chronic situation.
Later, I re-watched the videos, and everything started landing in the correct place in my brain.
I went from a GFR of 60 to 84. THANK YOU!"
- Rox
Plant-Powered Kidneys Student
We’ve got you covered with the
We are confident that you’ll love the Plant-Powered Kidneys course.
But if you join and don’t feel more empowered, educated, and energized within 30 days from purchase, you can get your money back.
The only risk you’re taking is not joining and learning how to better protect your kidneys.
If you’re in early-stage kidney disease, you’re open to trying a plant-based approach, and you’re motivated to learn more, come join us!
However, if you’re in dialysis (or getting ready to start), aren’t interested in eating primarily plant-based, and don’t feel like improvement is possible - this isn’t the course for you.
Before PPK, our students were struggling with the same things you're facing now:
"I decided to join PPK as I was not getting enough guidance from my nephrologist related to my nutritional intake and my kidney disease."
"I decided to join the PPK group because my GFR was going down and I was scared of dialysis or transplant. I was struggling emotionally and physically. I didn't know what I could eat that was safe for my kidneys."
"I felt overwhelmed with the vast info about kidney health. This course gave me the confidence and knowledge to move forward."
Information specific to your stage
YES! For those in stages 1 through 3b, this is the right time (and maybe only time) to take this course! You will learn how to eat well to protect your kidney function.
If you are in stage 4 and NOT experiencing severe symptoms (for example, consistently uncontrolled potassium), this course may help.
If you are having difficulty controlling your potassium levels, work privately with a dietitian.
If you’re in early-stage kidney disease, you’re open to trying a plant-based approach, and you’re motivated to learn more, come join us!
Join us! One of our modules is dedicated to carbohydrates to help you understand the importance of them, even with diabetes.
We have had students report improved blood sugar control and A1c after completing the course!
No, this course includes nutrition details and education for adults with CKD.
We recommend working with a pediatric dietitian that can provide nutrition information and explanations for kiddo kidney health.
While there will be certain aspects of kidney health related to PKD that are covered, PKD has different nutrition focuses.
We recommend working with a dietitian that specializes in the PKD nutrition approach.
Listen, there’s no guarantee or timeline with CKD.
You don’t want to wait because it could be too late.
This course is unlike any other because it’s focused on keeping kidney function, and improving your quality of life.
Be energized all day so you can enjoy your favorite activities…
Save money by going plant-based…
Feel good in your body, without feeling bloated, fatigued or drained…
Eat delicious food that’s safe for your kidneys (even food you’ve avoided for years!)…
Stop fearing doctor appointments…
Amaze your doctor with your results, and cut appointments back to every 6 months (or once a year!)…
Spend more time with your loved ones, doing what you enjoy most.
Don’t let kidney disease get in the way of living your life.
Join Plant-Powered Kidneys and support your kidneys in the best way possible.
The self-paced online nutrition course for early-stage kidney health protection
Join now and get all this!
✔️ Plant-Powered Kidneys on-demand video trainings that you can watch at your own pace
Value: $1500
✔️ Live group video calls with renal dietitians so you get all your questions answered
Value: $2000
✔️ 6 weeks of meal plans, recipes, and grocery lists with complete nutrition & serving information
Value: $1500
✔️ Online community for real-time discussions, advice and tips from students and renal dietitians
Value: $600
✔️ Bonus Pantry Staple Recipes to easily whip up kidney-friendly meals using what's in your kitchen
Value: $17
✔️ Bonus "Mindful Eating with Kidney Disease" to enjoy your food more & make great meal choices
Value: $97
✔️ Bonus 3 Digital Cookbooks for quick & delicious meals all day long - breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Value: $90
✔️ Bonus Meal Plan & Prep shortcuts that save 5 hours a week and get meals on the table faster
Value: $97
✔️ Bonus Q&A Vault with replays of the past live sessions to find the answers you're looking for
Value: $1000
The total value of the program is over $5,000
Get started today for just $697!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I can't make the live Q&A call?
That’s okay- you’ll still have opportunities to have your questions answered in the call. We will also record the calls so you can watch them when you do have time.
Is this course for anyone with CKD?
This course was designed for adults in stages 1-3a/b to prevent further kidney damage. While those in stage 4 & 5 can also take this course, we recommend working privately with a dietitian to take care of important priorities that don’t have as much time.
Those on or starting dialysis soon are not advised to take this course.
Additionally, those with PKD will benefit from a separate course as there are different nutrition protocols for PKD.
What makes this course so valuable?
Actually, the value of the course and everything included is HUGE. The program is a fraction of the investment required to work one-on-one with a renal dietitian, and we pack so much information within the program to fast-track your learning experience, helping you get results faster.
How much do I have to participate?
It's totally up to you. Most students spend about 30 minutes to 1 hour each week on trainings and other features.
Homework can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on your work and home. 😉
When can I get started?
Right away! You'll be emailed your confirmation and an invitation to join our portal. Simply set up your account, login and get started!
Do you review labs in the course?
While we are not allowed to personally review your labs inside the program, we will talk about lab ranges, what to ask your doctor about, and more. You will be provided with a Lab Tracker so you can monitor your progress and note when things are good/bad/funky.
Do your recipes include nutrition information? And how many do we get?
Yes! Each weekly meal plan includes a full nutrition panel including calories, protein, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron content.
The meal plan is intended to show you how the recipes can tally up in a day, and we don’t expect you to follow a meal plan. This is why each recipe also includes its own nutrition information per serving.
The course includes over 200 recipes, with all of the bonuses 🤩
I still have a question! How can I contact you?
You can email us at hello@plantpoweredkidneys.com for further answers.
Note: We do not provide phone support.
“My GFR was at 50, my doctor was concerned, and I needed to make some changes.
After the course, my latest labs showed my GFR is at 57! I also lost 10 lbs!!
Do you want to make the change? If you truly do, this course is the way to go.”
- Marilyn
Plant-Powered Kidneys Student