Dr Anis Ta’eed is a nephrologist and general physician (FRACP) working in Fiji since 2020. Dr Ta’eed works as the head of Nephrology at CWM Hospital in Suva and serves as director of the Fiji National Kidney Centre. Anis is also a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician (IBLM) and is passionate about the benefits of plant-based diets for kidney health (and health in general!).
In this episode, Anis brings his wealth of knowledge to provide us with a Kidney Health masterclass.
In this episode we cover:
• Anis’s background in medicine, what sparked his interest in nutrition, and the decision to move to Fiji for work
• Kidney function 101 – How they work and the importance of keeping them healthy
• Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and the current burden on the population
• The relationship between hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease
• Symptoms and causes of CKD and the importance of diet for prevention and management
• Total protein intake, animal protein, plant protein and kidney disease risk
• Dietary Potassium and phosphate and what you need to know about these nutrients if you have CKD
• Burden of kidney disease in Fiji and the increased risk in certain population groups
• The groundswell of support behind the plant-based movement in Fiji
• The upcoming Doctors For Nutrition conference, where Anis will be presenting
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