Eating well for kidney health : a practical guide and cookbook
Jackson, Helena2009
Book
This work is about eating, drinking and good food. It is full of quick, simple and great-tasting recipes for people with chronic kidney disease, which can also be enjoyed by their friends and families. This book is about good food, good drink and good health. It is full of simple, quick and great-tasting recipes for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families. With the increase of tests done by General Practices, more and more people are being told, 'You have CKD'. This is a shock, especially as many people are unsure what chronic kidney disease actually is. What is clear is that people diagnosed with CKD are eager to improve their health by finding recipes and ingredients that are good for their kidneys. The advice and information in this book - and the mouth-watering recipes - are ideal for anyone with CKD. -Plenty of hints and tips to help you eat in a kidney-friendly, 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
Main title:
Eating well for kidney health : a practical guide and cookbook / Helena Jackson, Claire Green, Gavin James.
Imprint:
London : Class, 2009.
Collation:
xiii, 148 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction Food allergy tests Will my allergy improve over time? Anaphylaxis Your anaphylaxis contingency plan Anaphylaxis and going to school Anaphylaxis in young adults The dietitian's role Food labelling Special diets Allergy prevention and weaning Cross-reactivity and food families Eating in Eating away from home Cross contamination Holidays and travelling Help for people on special diets Career and leisure choices Glossary
ISBN:
9781859592045 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.610654616.61 JAC
LC class:
RC903
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2621580