Eating Well with Kidney Failure: A Practical Guide and Cookbook (Class Health)

Eating Well with Kidney Failure: A Practical Guide and Cookbook (Class Health)

by Gavin James (Author), Annie Cassidy (Author), Helena Jackson (Author)

Synopsis

If you have kidney failure, you need to adapt and change what you eat. But, as this practical and exciting book shows, you don't need to go on a crash diet, or to deny yourself the foods you love - you just need to adapt your favourite recipes with kidney-friendly foods. You can eat well, enjoy your food, and give your body the nutrition it needs.

This brilliant book provides a clear guide to eating well with kidney failure, as well as a collection of more than fifty delicious recipes to show you how it all works in practice. The recipes have been analysed for their nutritional content and are coded to help you choose most appropriate dishes for your individual requirements.

The authors, all dietitians specialising in kidney failure, have more than 20 years experience and are passionate about helping you to enjoy your mealtimes, giving you:

- Plenty of hints and tips to help you eat in a healthy and enjoyable way.
- Advice on choosing meals, showing you step-by-step what to look for in takeaways and pre-packaged foods
- Over 50 delicious and attractive recipes, from quick snacks to special occasion meals
- Practical advice to help you to adapt your favourite dishes in a kidney-friendly way

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 156
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Class Publishing
Published: 02 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 1859591167
ISBN 13: 9781859591161

Media Reviews
'I was very impressed with the content of this book. The practical chapters I found very informative, and perhaps more importantly, easy to follow.' Laurence Spicer, London 'I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this ... the recipes especially suit those who work, where I have found recipes in other books take too long. The language is straightforward and understandable for those new to kidney disease and those who are more knowledgeable.' Lisa Brereton, London 'I found the book very readable and I expect it to help meet patients'educational needs. It has been thoughtfully put together and contains some very useful information.' George Hartley, Chief Renal Dietitian, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 'An excellent book!' Louise Wells, Renal Dietetic Clinical Specialist, York University Hospitals NHS Trust
Author Bio
Helena Jackson BSc, PgDip, MSc, RD, Specialist Renal Dietitian, St George's Hospital, London