Health & Fitness
In Episode 103 I sit down with Dr Shivam Joshi a nephrologist working in NYC to explore Nephrology, the fascinating area of medicine dedicated to kidney health. Whether you have kidney disease, know someone with kidney disease or simply want to learn about protein consumption and kidney health I believe you will find this episode particularly informative.In this episode we cover:What is the role of our kidneysWhat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is and how many people it affectsMajor risk factors for CKDDifferent stages of CKDReversing/Managing CKDDialysisKidney transplantsEvidence based recommendations for nutrition for those with CKDHigh versus low carbohydrate dietsKidney stonesProtein consumption & kidney healthThe ancestral dietand much moreIf you enjoyed the episode, or have follow up questions, be sure to connect with Dr Joshi on Instagram or TwitterRESOURCES:Plant-based diets for prevention and management of chronic kidney disease - 2020 article published in the Journal of Nephrology and HypertensionThe Ketogenic Diet for Obesity and Diabetes-Enthusiasm Outpaces Evidence - 2019 article published in JAMAREVIEW:If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App - it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).