> Today I was told by a nutritionist acquaintance
> that perhaps I should not be eating this way because
> of the one kidney, and that higher protein and low carb
> will cause the kidney to work harder,


Is low carb necessary?  Paleo does not inherently mean low carb.  It is
relatively simple to consume a higher percentage of carbs, and it seems from
a nutritional perspective, the higher carb paleo foods would be superior to
other dietary options.

Marylee