I really like the way this book is set up with the

I really like the way this book is set up with the table of contents linked to each recipe making it easy to locate each one. Also in each recipe are links to other sections with directions and recipes on making individual ingredients like rubs, broth and seasoning combinations. I especially liked that chapter. The book also includes good information on understanding kidney disease and learning to cook with that in mind. I do wish the charts on the makeup of various foods was simpler. I just want a list of foods to definitely avoid and perhaps ones to indulge in now and then. Surely there are other candies to be had other than the hard tack variety, something gooey and chewy to satisfy that craving. I would definitely recommend this book to those who find themselves suddenly dealing with this disease.

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Very informative book with a weekly meal plans for

Very informative book with a weekly meal plans for a healthier kidney. It start with some diet tips, understanding Kidney disease, meal plan action and recipes. Includes more than 125 recipes. List all the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals you can find in the food. Gives you a grocery list for the pantry. The 28 meal plan is excellent, providing you all you need for every week meal plan with a shopping list. Shows you strategies for dining out. The recipes includes breakfast, snacks, vegetarian, soups, stews, salads, seafood, meat and desserts. This book is very easy to read and understand. Helps you in many ways staring having a healthy life and change your bad eating habits. Is not only for people with kidney disease is for everyone who wants be healthy and eat better. Recommended.

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As a renal patient I'm constantly reminding myself

As a renal patient I'm constantly reminding myself to avoid phosphorus, sodium, potassium flare ups on my monthly blood test. I've struggled with phosphorus, but passed the last two blood tests once I started writing down everything I ate, and recording my intake of binders. This book contains some fine recipes and strategies for eating, but I avoid some of the foods the use. Shrimp, for example, is high phosphorus. I love it, but I avoid it. It's the same with cheese and beans. They used to be favorite foods, but now they're off my personal menu. I love soup, and can't wait to try some of her suggestions. The commercial stuff is too loaded with sodium. In any event, even though I'm not a foodie, I think this book is well worth the money. The biggest part of adapting to dialysis is the diet, and this book can help you avoid eating yourself to death.

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The good: the recipes are easy to follow, varied,

The good: the recipes are easy to follow, varied, easy to prepare and don't require hard-to-get ingredients. The not-so-good: I purchased this book for someone who recently started dialysis. Both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients need to limit sodium, potassium and phosphorus in their diets, but there is one big difference. People with CKD, but not on dialysis, also need to cut down on protein, while people on dialysis need to do the opposite; they need to increase protein. The recommended serving sizes in the book are very small. For example, a meatloaf recipe calls for a pound of ground beef and, if the author is to be believed, serves 8. That's two ounces of meat per portion--actually, less, after the meat is cooked. That just isn't enough protein for people on dialysis, unless they are getting a lot of protein from other foods. Of course, portions can be doubled or tripled, but then sodium, potassium and phosphorus would also be doubled or tripled, unfortunately to levels that are higher than advisable. This is the case for many of the recipes in the book. For someone not on dialysis, this book would be a good resource. For the person on dialysis, not so much

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I purchased this book when my a family member was

I purchased this book when my a family member was diagnosed with kidney failure and began dialysis. We knew nothing about a renal diet and this book is a must-have. The recipes are super easy and short with few ingredients and no complicated directions. Our family member had not done much cooking so it was very much appreciated. Each recipe includes number of calories and amounts of potassium, phosphorous, protein, sodium, fat, etc. The book starts out with clear and concise information regarding what bodily function each nutrient is needed for and the approximate range a person on dialysis should stay within which was extremely helpful. The book also includes a 28 day menu plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks. The menus use the recipes in the book and include shopping lists for each week. For each day if you use the recipes and/or menus you just have to add the amounts listed at the end of the recipes to calculate the levels for each nutrient. There are even a number of seasoning mixes you can put together and have available for delicious and gourmet tasting culinary delights. So simple, yet very inexpensive!

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I purchased this book when my a family member was

I purchased this book when my a family member was diagnosed with kidney failure and began dialysis. We knew nothing about a renal diet and this book is a must-have. The recipes are super easy and short with few ingredients and no complicated directions. Our family member had not done much cooking so it was very much appreciated. Each recipe includes number of calories and amounts of potassium, phosphorous, protein, sodium, fat, etc. The book starts out with clear and concise information regarding what bodily function each nutrient is needed for and the approximate range a person on dialysis should stay within which was extremely helpful. The book also includes a 28 day menu plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks. The menus use the recipes in the book and include shopping lists for each week. For each day if you use the recipes and/or menus you just have to add the amounts listed at the end of the recipes to calculate the levels for each nutrient. There are even a number of seasoning mixes you can put together and have available for delicious and gourmet tasting culinary delights. So simple, yet very inexpensive!

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Renal Diet Cookbook: The Low Sodium, Low Potassium

Renal Diet Cookbook: The Low Sodium, Low Potassium, Healthy Kidney Cookbook Very informative book with a weekly meal plans for a healthier kidney. It start with some diet tips, understanding Kidney disease, meal plan action and recipes. Includes more than 125 recipes. List all the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals you can find in the food. Gives you a grocery list for the pantry. The 28 meal plan is excellent, providing you all you need for every week meal plan with a shopping list. Shows you strategies for dining out. The recipes includes breakfast, snacks, vegetarian, soups, stews, salads, seafood, meat and desserts. This book is very easy to read and understand. Helps you in many ways staring having a healthy life and change your bad eating habits. Is not only for people with kidney disease is for everyone who wants be healthy and eat better. Recommended. If you think this review helps you in any way please click Yes if you want to but if you think doesn't help you at all or need more informatidon please before hit No you can comment below and I will be more than happy to help you. I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. Thanks & Happy Shopping! :)

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As a renal patient I'm constantly reminding myself

As a renal patient I'm constantly reminding myself to avoid phosphorus, sodium, potassium flare ups on my monthly blood test. I've struggled with phosphorus, but passed the last two blood tests once I started writing down everything I ate, and recording my intake of binders. This book contains some fine recipes and strategies for eating, but I avoid some of the foods the use. Shrimp, for example, is high phosphorus. I love it, but I avoid it. It's the same with cheese and beans. They used to be favorite foods, but now they're off my personal menu. I love soup, and can't wait to try some of her suggestions. The commercial stuff is too loaded with sodium. In any event, even though I'm not a foodie, I think this book is well worth the money. The biggest part of adapting to dialysis is the diet, and this book can help you avoid eating yourself to death.

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Best audible I have ever hear on this subject

This audio book is good for those looking to start the Renal Diet or is just curious to know more about it. I love the recipes.

Low Sodium,Low Potassium and easy-to-follow recip

One of the best renal diet audio cookbook for beginners .This audio cookbook is filled with recipes and food item lists for your pantry. I have made three recipes so far and they are absolutely delicious! Highly recommend.