Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, LDN, FNKF, FAND

Melanie is a nationally recognized dietitian with over a decade of experience specializing in kidney stone and renal nutrition. Based in Chicago, she founded her blog and resource platform in 2020 to help both patients and healthcare professionals make sense of nutrition in kidney stone prevention and kidney health.

She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University and a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University. She is certified in renal nutrition, serves as Chair-Elect for the Renal Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and holds leadership roles with other kidney health organizations.

Melanie’s philosophy is that kidney-friendly eating doesn’t have to be restrictive or joyless. She believes in making evidence-based nutrition accessible, empowering people to protect their kidneys while still enjoying delicious food. Through her blog, recipes and online education programs, she combines her passion for food with her deep clinical and scientific expertise.