Kidney Disease/Renal Nutritionists and Dietitians in Oakville, ON
As a clinical dietitian, I have expertise in nutritional management for a variety of medical issues - diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders (crohn's, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome), food allergies and intolerances, heart disease, weight management, PCOS, kidney/liver diseases, tube feeding and nutrition supplementation.
I have been a dietitian for over 30 years and have provided nutritional counselling for various medical conditions in a hospital setting and in private practice. I strongly feel that weight management is an important health issue as it can prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. It is never too late to change your food habits. Fad diets may help you lose weight initially but they are not sustainable longterm. I will guide you to follow easy and practical meal plans to achieve a healthy weight without 'chronic dieting'. Make 'healthy weight' your goal for 2025.
As a clinical dietitian, I have expertise in nutritional management for a variety of medical issues - diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders (crohn's, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome), food allergies and intolerances, heart disease, weight management, PCOS, kidney/liver diseases, tube feeding and nutrition supplementation.
I have been a dietitian for over 30 years and have provided nutritional counselling for various medical conditions in a hospital setting and in private practice. I strongly feel that weight management is an important health issue as it can prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. It is never too late to change your food habits. Fad diets may help you lose weight initially but they are not sustainable longterm. I will guide you to follow easy and practical meal plans to achieve a healthy weight without 'chronic dieting'. Make 'healthy weight' your goal for 2025.
I am a Registered Dietitian with a nutrition blog and virtual/phone private practice - Tanya Brown, RD (Nutrition Simplified) www.tanyabrownrd.ca. I believe that moderation is an important part of a healthy balanced diet as well as focusing on whole foods and limiting processed foods when possible. I promote eating a healthy, well balanced diet while completing regular activity you love will help you achieve a healthy and happy life. Prior to starting a blog and private practice I worked as a clinical dietitian in long term care then in an acute hospital setting for over 10 years where I gained valuable knowledge in various areas
I am a Registered Dietitian with a nutrition blog and virtual/phone private practice - Tanya Brown, RD (Nutrition Simplified) www.tanyabrownrd.ca. I believe that moderation is an important part of a healthy balanced diet as well as focusing on whole foods and limiting processed foods when possible. I promote eating a healthy, well balanced diet while completing regular activity you love will help you achieve a healthy and happy life. Prior to starting a blog and private practice I worked as a clinical dietitian in long term care then in an acute hospital setting for over 10 years where I gained valuable knowledge in various areas
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Emily Campbell/Kidney Nutrition
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I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the owner of Kidney Nutrition.
Are you looking to delay the progression of your kidney disease through nutrition? Do you have kidney disease and also need to manage your blood pressure or blood sugar? Let's work together to develop a personalized nutrition plan with foods that are enjoyable and can help through education and resources.
I am a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the owner of Kidney Nutrition.
Are you looking to delay the progression of your kidney disease through nutrition? Do you have kidney disease and also need to manage your blood pressure or blood sugar? Let's work together to develop a personalized nutrition plan with foods that are enjoyable and can help through education and resources.
Hi, I’m Nikki, a kidney dietitian with years of experience helping people manage their kidney health at all stages, from early CKD to dialysis in a hospital setting.
Clients often ask me daily: what foods do I avoid? What can I eat? How can I balance a healthy diet for the kidneys while eating right for diabetes? How much protein is bad for the kidneys? There is so much conflicting advice online. Rest assured, these questions are common. I'm happy to walk you through them all and keep you accountable on your journey.
Hi, I’m Nikki, a kidney dietitian with years of experience helping people manage their kidney health at all stages, from early CKD to dialysis in a hospital setting.
Clients often ask me daily: what foods do I avoid? What can I eat? How can I balance a healthy diet for the kidneys while eating right for diabetes? How much protein is bad for the kidneys? There is so much conflicting advice online. Rest assured, these questions are common. I'm happy to walk you through them all and keep you accountable on your journey.
I am dedicated to helping those facing major organ complications, including renal, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and endocrine challenges, to navigate their unique nutritional needs effectively.
Above all, I strive to help my clients build resilience and live a healthy, successful life, no matter the challenges they face!
I am dedicated to helping those facing major organ complications, including renal, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and endocrine challenges, to navigate their unique nutritional needs effectively.
Above all, I strive to help my clients build resilience and live a healthy, successful life, no matter the challenges they face!
I am a passionate health advocate with experience counselling clients in all ages and backgrounds. I work clinically and privately as a Registered Dietitian in the GTA and in Peterborough, ON. I am especially passionate about culturally appropriate care and helping clients find nutrition solutions that works best with their own individual and family lifestyle no matter what budget, work style and time constraints there might be. I am equipped to support clients experiencing health, digestive or chronic disease management challenges.
I am a passionate health advocate with experience counselling clients in all ages and backgrounds. I work clinically and privately as a Registered Dietitian in the GTA and in Peterborough, ON. I am especially passionate about culturally appropriate care and helping clients find nutrition solutions that works best with their own individual and family lifestyle no matter what budget, work style and time constraints there might be. I am equipped to support clients experiencing health, digestive or chronic disease management challenges.
Are you dealing with bloating/digestive issues? Are you interested in being your best mental & psychological self? Managing metabolic issues? Do you want to achieve & maintain vitality, strength & energy as you grow older? As a health coach, functional nutritionist & dietitian, I use food, nutrition, & supplements to help motivated clients, who are ready to take action feel better, by achieving & maintaining good health through supportive, actionable steps to well-being. Call or email for 1. Free discovery call or 2. To book an appointment
Are you dealing with bloating/digestive issues? Are you interested in being your best mental & psychological self? Managing metabolic issues? Do you want to achieve & maintain vitality, strength & energy as you grow older? As a health coach, functional nutritionist & dietitian, I use food, nutrition, & supplements to help motivated clients, who are ready to take action feel better, by achieving & maintaining good health through supportive, actionable steps to well-being. Call or email for 1. Free discovery call or 2. To book an appointment
An experienced dietitian offers personalized and thorough virtual nutrition counselling. She combines hospital clinical nutrition experience with supervising dietetic interns. She works with clients and pays attention to detail. Even with complicated health conditions, she can help clients to identify the key issue to meet their nutrition goal.
An experienced dietitian offers personalized and thorough virtual nutrition counselling. She combines hospital clinical nutrition experience with supervising dietetic interns. She works with clients and pays attention to detail. Even with complicated health conditions, she can help clients to identify the key issue to meet their nutrition goal.
Specialty: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Eating, Mental Health, Sports Nutrition, ADHD, & Women’s Health. Fitness enthusiast and lover of all things food, Jana is passionate about helping her clients improve their relationship with food and their body. She is a strong, motivational leader. Jana also offers the balance of a warm, supportive coaching style to nudge her clients from their comfort zone while feeling safe and supported. She is a Canadian Certified Counselor (CCC) and has a masters in Counseling Pyschology fulfilling her goal of being both a Dietitian and Therapist.
Specialty: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Eating, Mental Health, Sports Nutrition, ADHD, & Women’s Health. Fitness enthusiast and lover of all things food, Jana is passionate about helping her clients improve their relationship with food and their body. She is a strong, motivational leader. Jana also offers the balance of a warm, supportive coaching style to nudge her clients from their comfort zone while feeling safe and supported. She is a Canadian Certified Counselor (CCC) and has a masters in Counseling Pyschology fulfilling her goal of being both a Dietitian and Therapist.
Dorothy is your go-to registered dietitian when it comes to navigating a gluten-free lifestyle. If you've just found out you need to follow a gluten-free diet, it can feel like a big change and maybe a little scary if you're not sure where to start. But Dorothy is here to make it all seem less daunting. With first-hand experience, Dorothy knows how to guide you on this new journey. Dorothy knows that eating gluten-free doesn't mean you have to miss out on tasty meals. She'll help you discover all sorts of delicious gluten-free food options that you'll actually enjoy.
Dorothy is your go-to registered dietitian when it comes to navigating a gluten-free lifestyle. If you've just found out you need to follow a gluten-free diet, it can feel like a big change and maybe a little scary if you're not sure where to start. But Dorothy is here to make it all seem less daunting. With first-hand experience, Dorothy knows how to guide you on this new journey. Dorothy knows that eating gluten-free doesn't mean you have to miss out on tasty meals. She'll help you discover all sorts of delicious gluten-free food options that you'll actually enjoy.
Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. For the past 10 years, I have supported patients with diabetes and various other chronic diseases and nutrition concerns in making diet changes and improving their health and quality of life. I have also worked with children and families and would love to help you lessen food related stressors in the home by disentangling the confusing and often contradictory nutrition information available, providing meal planning strategies and addressing “picky eating”.
Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. For the past 10 years, I have supported patients with diabetes and various other chronic diseases and nutrition concerns in making diet changes and improving their health and quality of life. I have also worked with children and families and would love to help you lessen food related stressors in the home by disentangling the confusing and often contradictory nutrition information available, providing meal planning strategies and addressing “picky eating”.
JM Nutrition is a nutritional counselling service by a diverse team of nutritionists and dietitians, each with their own areas of expertise and specialization. As a result, we are well-equipped to meet your exact needs, goals and preferences. Our team of nutritionists and registered dietitians regularly lend their expertise to national and international media outlets on numerous nutrition, health, wellness and fitness topics. Our highly personalized service receives high praise from our clients who come to us from all walks of life for matters pertaining to weight loss, digestive health, disease management, sports nutrition & more.
JM Nutrition is a nutritional counselling service by a diverse team of nutritionists and dietitians, each with their own areas of expertise and specialization. As a result, we are well-equipped to meet your exact needs, goals and preferences. Our team of nutritionists and registered dietitians regularly lend their expertise to national and international media outlets on numerous nutrition, health, wellness and fitness topics. Our highly personalized service receives high praise from our clients who come to us from all walks of life for matters pertaining to weight loss, digestive health, disease management, sports nutrition & more.
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of clinical nutrition experience in a wide range of areas including general internal medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, high risk pregnancies and intensive care. I am extremely passionate about helping my clients navigate the complex world of nutrition and find a plan that works with their lifestyle and personal health goals.
Do you have a new diagnosis and are unsure how nutrition plays a role? Do you need support with recovery after a hospital admission? Are you looking to improve your relationship with food? I can help!
I’m a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of clinical nutrition experience in a wide range of areas including general internal medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, high risk pregnancies and intensive care. I am extremely passionate about helping my clients navigate the complex world of nutrition and find a plan that works with their lifestyle and personal health goals.
Do you have a new diagnosis and are unsure how nutrition plays a role? Do you need support with recovery after a hospital admission? Are you looking to improve your relationship with food? I can help!
I work with clients through virtual counselling to improve health, energy and overall well-being. Through diet, exercise and behaviour modifications we can improve eating habits and prevent and/or manage chronic diseases. I provide easy to follow, sustainable and realistic recommendations and strategies to meet your nutritional goals.
I work with clients through virtual counselling to improve health, energy and overall well-being. Through diet, exercise and behaviour modifications we can improve eating habits and prevent and/or manage chronic diseases. I provide easy to follow, sustainable and realistic recommendations and strategies to meet your nutritional goals.
I am your Dietitian (member of Dietitians of Canada) and Certified Diabetes Educator. Need help with weight management? Eat better to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol? Have digestive issues? BOOK YOUR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT NOW!! Follow me on Instagram @zuviathedietitian and Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/zuviathedietitian
I am your Dietitian (member of Dietitians of Canada) and Certified Diabetes Educator. Need help with weight management? Eat better to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol? Have digestive issues? BOOK YOUR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT NOW!! Follow me on Instagram @zuviathedietitian and Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/zuviathedietitian
Lina Rahouma is a registered dietitian who graduated with a B.A.Sc from Ryerson University in Nutrition and Food. She did her dietetic practicum at Sick Kids Hospital. She takes a weight inclusive lifestyle modification and behaviour change approach to her practice, where she works with her clients to devise actionable goals to achieve their bigger health goals. I focus on empowering clients with strategies and tools that would permit them to succeed long term. She speaks English, Arabic and French to support her clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Lina Rahouma is a registered dietitian who graduated with a B.A.Sc from Ryerson University in Nutrition and Food. She did her dietetic practicum at Sick Kids Hospital. She takes a weight inclusive lifestyle modification and behaviour change approach to her practice, where she works with her clients to devise actionable goals to achieve their bigger health goals. I focus on empowering clients with strategies and tools that would permit them to succeed long term. She speaks English, Arabic and French to support her clients from different cultural backgrounds.
Accepting NEW patients-immediate openings! Are you tired of yo-yo dieting and constantly thinking about food? Do you want to ditch dieting for good and gain food freedom? Are you confused about what to eat? Do you want to break the cycle of overeating? We can work together to achieve your best weight and health using science based treatment and tools. I provide nutrition counselling in obesity management, diabetes management, digestive health, and chronic disease prevention and management. I have years of experience with helping individuals with making sustainable lifestyle changes.
Accepting NEW patients-immediate openings! Are you tired of yo-yo dieting and constantly thinking about food? Do you want to ditch dieting for good and gain food freedom? Are you confused about what to eat? Do you want to break the cycle of overeating? We can work together to achieve your best weight and health using science based treatment and tools. I provide nutrition counselling in obesity management, diabetes management, digestive health, and chronic disease prevention and management. I have years of experience with helping individuals with making sustainable lifestyle changes.
Looking for some guidance on healthy eating and nutrition? Do you have questions about a particular diet? Or are you seeking evidence-based advice to manage your health or a specific chronic health condition (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gout, etc.)?
Looking for some guidance on healthy eating and nutrition? Do you have questions about a particular diet? Or are you seeking evidence-based advice to manage your health or a specific chronic health condition (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gout, etc.)?
Are you looking for evidence-based nutrition advice for general healthy eating? Or would you like to learn more about how nutrition can help to manage a particular chronic disease or condition, such as Crohn's disease, diabetes, or heart disease? My name is Pauline and I am a Registered Dietitian who can help you to navigate the sometimes confusing and conflicting nutrition advice that is available online, in media, and through other sources. I take a weight neutral approach and encourage clients to focus on working towards building healthy behaviours into their lives.
Are you looking for evidence-based nutrition advice for general healthy eating? Or would you like to learn more about how nutrition can help to manage a particular chronic disease or condition, such as Crohn's disease, diabetes, or heart disease? My name is Pauline and I am a Registered Dietitian who can help you to navigate the sometimes confusing and conflicting nutrition advice that is available online, in media, and through other sources. I take a weight neutral approach and encourage clients to focus on working towards building healthy behaviours into their lives.
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Kidney Disease/Renal Nutritionists and Dietitians
What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
The kidneys play a vital role in filtering blood and removing waste products from the body. Symptoms of kidney disease thus typically reflect the kidneys' reduced ability to perform these functions effectively; such symptoms include nausea, vomiting, changes in urination patterns, fatigue, hypertension (high blood pressure), and swelling or fluid retention in the body. Because kidney disease tends to be chronic, symptoms often develop gradually over time. Fortunately, diet modifications and lifestyle changes can be particularly important in managing kidney disease and preserving kidney function. Early intervention and lifestyle modifications are critical to prevent disease progression to end-stage kidney disease, which may require very invasive treatments like dialysis or a kidney transplant.
What foods should I avoid if I have kidney disease?
Managing diet is crucial for individuals with kidney disease to maintain kidney health. Specifically, it is important for individuals with kidney disease to avoid foods high in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, as impaired kidneys may struggle to regulate these nutrients effectively, leading to complications such as hypertension and fluid retention. Choosing to prepare meals at home and avoiding processed foods—such as chips, canned goods, and soups—can significantly reduce sodium intake. Additionally, limiting consumption of high-potassium foods like bananas, oranges, beans, and dairy products, as well as phosphorus-rich foods such as whole grains, nuts, and certain dairy items, is important. Working with a dietitian specialising in renal nutrition can be a great option for those with kidney disease, as dietitians can provide tailored dietary strategies to support kidney function and offer individualized guidance on specific foods someone should avoid depending on the stage of their disease.
Can kidney disease be prevented with nutrition?
Adopting a healthy and balanced diet can play a critical role in reducing the risk of developing kidney disease. A diet that promotes healthy cholesterol levels and helps control blood pressure is particularly important, as these health factors can contribute to kidney disease risk. Additional strategies to support kidney health include limiting sodium intake to a maximum of 2,300 mg per day and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Managing diabetes and reducing consumption of high-sugar foods are essential, given that diabetes is a major contributor to kidney disease development. These dietary practices, alongside regular medical check-ups and lifestyle adjustments, can help mitigate one's risk of developing kidney disease.
What diet is best for people with kidney disease?
Instead of focusing on a single type of food, it is recommended that individuals with kidney disease follow dietary guidelines tailored to support kidney health. This often involves managing the intake of certain nutrients, such as sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, and maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein. Nutrition experts also often recommend the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet for individuals with kidney disease. Known for its ability to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, the DASH diet emphasises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy while reducing saturated fats. For those undergoing dialysis due to end-stage kidney disease, there may be additional dietary needs. Monitoring fluid intake and protein consumption closely is particularly crucial, as dialysis treatments can affect fluid and protein levels in the body.