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Feel Energized—Not Exhausted or Overwhelmed— Managing CKD and Anemia

Get expert guidance, real-life strategies, and tools that make eating for kidney health and anemia simple and sustainable.

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  • You’re exhausted—even after a full night’s sleep—and you’re starting to wonder if this is just your “new normal.”

  • You’ve been told anemia is “just part of CKD”—but you know there's more that you could be doing

  • You’ve tried iron supplements … and either they didn’t help as much as you wanted, or they made you feel worse.

  • You’re dealing with multiple health conditions and feel stuck trying to balance nutrition advice that seems to contradict itself.

  • Your doctor gave you minimal guidance on what to eat—and you’re not okay with just waiting around while your kidney function declines.

  • You’re ready to take action and want to feel confident you’re doing everything in your power to avoid dialysis.

  • You’re frustrated that most “kidney-friendly” recipes online look bland, restrictive, or unappetizing.

  • You’ve seen dozens of lists telling you what not to eat—but almost no real guidance on what you can eat and how to build a sustainable, satisfying routine.

  • You’re doing your best to follow the rules—but your labs still aren’t improving.

Imagine you can...

  • Wake up with energy, focus, and the confidence that you're finally doing something to address your anemia—without relying entirely on medications.

  • Understand what’s really causing your low hemoglobin—and take simple, evidence-based steps to support healthy red blood cell production.

  • Feel like yourself again: less short of breath, more mentally clear, and no longer dragging through the day.

  • Understand your labs and know how to improve them through food—not guesswork.

  • Feel confident knowing your meals are helping protect your kidneys and support healthy red blood cells.

And beyond anemia...

  • Look forward to your next set of labs, excited to see measurable progress in your numbers.

  • Create meals your whole family enjoys—no more separate “kidney meals” just for you.

  • Walk in the door with a bag of groceries and have a kidney-friendly dinner on the table in under 10 minutes.

  • Stop second-guessing your every food choice—and finally feel like you know what you’re doing.

  • Make simple changes that support your kidneys, your blood sugar, your heart, your bones, and even reduce the risk of painful gout flares.

  • Feel full and satisfied after meals—not starving or deprived—while still giving your kidneys exactly what they need to thrive.

Dialysis isn't inevitable. Neither is feeling tired, cold, and out of breath all of the time.

The right nutrition strategy can:

  • Address underlying drivers of anemia - Helping to improve your energy levels and protect your heart
  • Reduce Protein in your urine —Taking pressure off your kidneys and helping to prevent further damage.
  • Lower your blood pressure - Protecting both your kidneys and your heart in the process.
  • Prevent and treat metabolic acidosis - Which can help stabilize potassium levels, preserve muscle, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation.
  • Address certain types of anemia - So you can feel more energized, clear-headed, and less short of breath.
  • Lower your A1C - Reducing the risk of complications from diabetes, like vision changes and further kidney damage.
  • Prevent CKD-related bone and mineral disorders
    Helping to protect your bones, reduce the risk of vascular calcification, and support long-term mobility and strength.

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Heads up: This guide is only available as a standalone product for a limited time. After this window closes, it can only be accessed by members of Kidney Foodie Academy—my full, all-access program for people who want more support and resources to confidently manage their kidney health.

Start eating better—with less stress and no stove.

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Kidney foodie academy

Your all-in-one guide to understanding, planning, and enjoying kidney-friendly eating—without the overwhelm. 

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By the end of Kidney Foodie Academy, you'll have learned how to:

  •  Spot nutritional causes of anemia—and what to ask your doctor for if you suspect something deeper is going on
  • Build meals that support red blood cell production, kidney health, blood pressure, and blood sugar—without cutting out everything you love
  • Clear, evidence-based strategies to support your kidney health through food—so you can stop second-guessing every bite.
  • Take practical steps to start seeing real results in how you feel and in your lab work—so you can move forward with confidence and hope.

*PLUS* We provide you with a collection of our favorite kidney friendly recipes, designed to be simple, flavorful, and packed full of kidney boosting ingredients and nutrients CKD.

*AND* we put these recipes into sample mealplans so you can see how eating even the "off-limits" foods is not only possible on a CKD diet, but may even make it easier to meet your goals of lower sodium, lower protein, and lower potassium eating.

Right now, you can join Kidney Foodie Academy for just $297—a full $100 savings off the regular price. This limited-time offer includes one full year of access to everything inside: the video lessons, recipes, meal plans, shopping guides, and all future updates during your membership.

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:

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video tutorials

Over 20 hours of clear, easy-to-understand video lessons, that are packed with practical, expert guidance you can start applying right away.

Practical Strategies

Simple, actionable tweaks to how you shop, plan, and prepare meals—so kidney-friendly eating becomes second nature. 

Grocery & Meal Planning Guides

35+ shopping guides focused on what you can eat—no more label-reading confusion or endless “do not eat” lists. 

Sample meal plans

Flexible meal plans for every lifestyle—including options for microwave-only meals, cooking for one, or those ready to do a little more in the kitchen.

Recipes & Recipe Tweaks 

Kidney-friendly recipes, plus strategies for modifying everyday recipes you already love to better support your kidneys.

expert led

Created and led by a registered dietitian and board certified specialist in renal nutrition that has over a decade of experience helping people thrive with kidney disease.

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I'm an 82 year old widow. My husband was always the cook. The Academy gave me realistic options for things I could do to protect my kidneys. My GFR went up 8 points and my hemoglobin went from 10.3 to 11.8. I'm finally not exhausted all the time.

~ Lynn
kidney foodie academy member

 

And just who will be teaching you in Kidney Foodie Academy??


Me! I'm Lauren Gleason

Registered Dietitian nutritionist, Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, wife, mother to two, and firm believe that food should be both nourishing and enjoyable.

Before launching Kidney Foodie, I was the Senior Director of Nutrition at Fresenius Kidney Care, where I supported over 2,000 dietitians working with 200,000+ patients nationwide. Today, I run my own virtual practice and share real-world kidney nutrition strategies with a community of over 15,000 people through my YouTube channel and newsletter.

As a mom of two, I get how chaotic life can be. I know you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen—or the energy to decode every food label. That’s why I created Kidney Foodie Academy: to give you the real-life tools you need to eat well with CKD, without sacrificing your time, your sanity, or your enjoyment of food.

I’ve seen firsthand how confusing and overwhelming kidney nutrition advice can be. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Inside this course, I’ll show you how to make confident food choices that support your health and fit your life.

"The best thing I could have ever done for my health! I wouldn't be where I am today without Lauren's help."

My doctors are thrilled with my test results. My A1C is now below pre-diabetic stage. My kidney function numbers are better. My cholesterol and triglycerides are better. My endocrinologist just said I don't have to see him for 6 months. I had been seeing him every 3 months for years!

~Marie
kidney foodie academy member

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The breakdown
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Anemia 

  • Understand the many different causes of anemia—including the ones most often overlooked in CKD.
  • Learn how to interpret your labs, spot red flags, and know when food, supplements, or medical treatment may be needed.
  • Get practical strategies for improving anemia-related nutrient status, and advocating for the care you deserve.
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Potassium & CKD

 

  • Understand how potassium works in the body and why a potassium restriction isn't always necessary in kidney disease.
  • Simple, actionable steps you can take to reduce your risk of high potassium levels.
  • Strategies for building meals and eating plans that give you flexibility while helping you stay on track.
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Protein 

  • Understand the impact that different types and amounts of protein have on your labs and risk of kidney disease progression
  • Learn how to calculate the recommend amount of protein based on stage of kidney disease
  • How protein may increase your risk of high potassium, insulin resistance, and uremia
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Sodium & Blood Pressure

  • How sodium can negatively impact your blood pressure medication's kidney protecting benefits
  • Practical tips for reducing your sodium intake, while maximizing salty flavor in your meals
  • Navigating dining out and other foods prepared outside the home to stay on track with sodium
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Phosphorus & CKD

  • Understand why foods historically considered "too high in phosphorus" may actually be kidney boosting superfoods
  • What to look for in your labs to understand if phosphorus is an issue for you
  • Additional steps to take beyond reading food labels
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Vitamins & Supplements

  • Understand which vitamins are potentially harmful for your kidneys
  • Which vitamins and supplements can help protect your kidneys, bones, and immune system
  • How to determine when certain supplements are needed and what the right amount is
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Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping

  • 35+ Grocery Shopping Guides to help you find kidney friendly options without endlessly reading food labels
  • Sample meal plans to show you what a day of kidney friendly eating looks like - whether you're an amateur chef or a microwave maven
  • Done-for-you kidney friendly recipes - plus tutorials on how to find and adapt non-kidney recipes to suit your needs

The guidance I've received from Kidney Foodie has been crucial. What I've learned from her is so much more than the nutritional information from my general practitioner and nephrologist.  I'm one of the more fortunate ones, being able to dramatically slow things down with this help.

~jack
kidney foodie academy member

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~ Barb
kidney foodie academy member

I am a retired RD and I thought I knew a lot about the renal diet and kidney disease, but I didn't. I had the advantage of knowing about the kidneys, what they do and some of the foods to avoid, but after joining the Foodie Kidney Academy I realized how little I know. The information has been and will continue to be valuable to me. My albumin has improved from 3.8g/dL to 4.5g/dL in 5 months. My creatinine has improved from 1.29mg/dL to 0.84mg/dL and my GFR improved from 46mL/min/1.73m2 to >60mL/min/1.73m2.

~ Karen
kidney foodie academy member

The Kidney Foodie Academy has been a game-changer. My labs improved, my weight improved, and my knowledge on ways to manage CKD improved significantly. My nephrologist has been so complimentary about the positive changes and he has predicted that with my current path, I will probably never need dialysis.

~Barb
kidney foodie academy member

Kidney Foodie Academy

Nutrition for kidney disease shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. Kidney Foodie Academy gives you the clarity, tools, and support to take control of your nutrition—so you can protect your kidneys, troubleshoot symptoms like anemia, and feel better day to day… without the overwhelm.

  • 20+ hours of research-backed guidance and step-by-step video tutorials with a kidney nutrition pro - including a 3 hour deep dive into Anemia
  • More flavor and flexibility in your meals
  • No more feeling hungry and deprived after eating
  • Step-by-step expert guidance on how to build kidney friendly meals
  • Kidney friendly recipes with photos and nutrition to get you started today
  • Sample Meal Plans to see the big picture for the day
  • Ingredient Nutrition Guides to help you mix-and-match to suit your needs
  • Digital downloads like our Superfood Salads for CKD or 100+ Microwave Meals- yours to keep forever
  • Instant access to all content - plus anything new added while you're a member!

Don't wait - this $100 discount won't last.

 Join now for just $297 and get an entire year of access to everything inside Kidney Foodie Academy. When the offer ends, the price goes back to $397.

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Because it's never "just kidney disease".


Let's really fast-track your success!
  • BONUS 1 --> Diabetes & CKD - Managing both diabetes and CKD can feel like walking a nutritional tightrope. This bonus breaks down how to build balanced meals that support blood sugar and kidney health. You’ll learn how protein, carbs, and potassium interact—and how to simplify your food decisions without compromising on either condition.
  • BONUS 2 --> Gout & CKD - Do you suffer from gout or have high uric acid levels? In this focused bonus module, you’ll learn what dietary strategies truly make a difference (hint: it’s not just about high purine foods) and how to support both kidney and joint health without guesswork.
  • BONUS 3 --> Kidney Stones - Suffer from Kidney Stones? We do a complete walkthrough of the 24-hour urine test for kidney stones and help you understand which metrics to watch out for and how to improve them in a kidney friendly way.

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MY LAST PIECE OF ADVICE

It’s never too late to take control of your health.

If you’ve made it this far, you already know how important it is to take care of your kidneys—and that the right nutrition can make a big difference.

And the sooner you start, the more power you have to protect your kidney function and avoid complications down the line.

But if you’re not quite ready to jump in, that’s okay too. You don’t have to rush this decision.

When you’re ready, Kidney Foodie Academy will be here for you.