Kidney support nutrition
by Tokiko
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At every stage of kidney disease, your diet needs to support the health of your kidneys.
Creating and following a renal diet is the ultimate challenge for a patient and their dietician—with the highest stakes. It can be very restrictive and require major lifestyle changes. Tokiko has years of experience guiding her patients to success with her positive outlook, compassionate nature, and deep expertise.
Kidney Support Nutrition by Tokiko Can Help.
Customized Kidney Support Meal Plans
Kidney Support Nutrition by Tokiko is a customized meal plan and support program. It teaches you about your kidneys, what to eat to optimize renal function, and how to meal plan and shop. The program also includes online support group meetings led by Tokiko.
Private Consultations
Nutrition for CKD patients can have specific requirements due to other health conditions, the stage of a patient’s CKD, or lifestyle choices. For instance, with diabetics, post-transplant patients, or vegetarians. Tokiko offers one-on-one private consultations for these clients and those wanting direct support. To schedule an appointment with Tokiko Parker, R.D. visit the scheduling page.
Get your Questions Answered
Have You Been Diagnosed with Kidney Disease?
What should you do now, and what can you eat?
Will your food choices affect your health?
At every stage of kidney disease, your diet needs to support the health of your kidneys.
Having Trouble Finding a Renal Diet that Works for You?
You’re Not Alone. And I’m Here to Help!
Hi! I’m Tokiko Parker, a Registered Dietician who specializes in helping patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). You can read all about my background here.
I’ve learned it’s not enough to be told what you should eat. To get motivated to change your diet, you also need to understand how your kidneys work and how your diet affects them.
I’ve designed a custom program for you based on my many years of experience focused on nutrition for CKD patients.
The first step is a one-on-one assessment. I will evaluate your case, and together we will decide if the program is right for you.
I know this is a challenging path, and I’m passionate about helping you succeed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can a dietitian help a patient diagnosed with kidney disease?
Dietitians help patients by guiding them to make significant dietary and lifestyle changes. Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease cause seventy percent of kidney disease cases. Early intervention and education must lead to patient diet and lifestyle changes.
I have hereditary kidney disease. Does following your diet help prevent kidney failure?
Some kidney diseasea are caused by a herediatary condition and unfortunately they are not preventable. However, it is possible to slow disease progression through medical nutrition therapy and life style change.
Kidney disease is complex and life-threatening. Renal patients need immediate support from a renal nutrition expert.
Is dietary consultatioun covered by insurance?
We take major private and national insurance:
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Part-B
- Medicaid
- Tricare
- TriWest
- Humana (In-Network)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- United Health (In-Network)
- Wellmed (In-Network)
- Aetna (In-Network)
Most inurances cover up to 3 hours (180 minutes) of medical nutrition therapy consultation. HMO may reqire physician’s referral. For those who do not have insurance will be charged $95 for the 90 minutes consultation.
Please call your insurance company to find out if you are in-network and fully covered. My private practice NPI is: 1003512146.
What’s the difference between a kidney diet and a regular diet?
Most people think of a regular diet as an eating plan with a weight-loss goal.
Your kidney diet plan is customized based on your current stage of kidney disease, comorbidities, and latest lab results. Renal dietitian teaches you to focus on choosing foods and drinks that will not cause any more damage to their kidneys.
How will I feel, and how can I tell if the kidney diet is working?
Many clients report sleeping better, having improved moods, and increased energy. The kidney’s cleansing functions affect the whole body—improvements of quality of life can be significant.
How long will it take to feel a difference?
Three months on average. It depends on the stage of kidney disease. It’s not a quick fix. Like the effects of some prescription medications, the changes are gradual. A patient’s whole body, from down to the cellular level, needs to heal and adjust to improve kidney function and overall health.
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