Renal Diet Plan and Cookbook: The Optimal Nutrition Guide to Manage Kidney Disease

I would like to rate this book with caution, because when I bought it I googled ‘Dialysis cook book’ and this one came up. It is absolutely not for dialysis patients. In fact, this book is for beginners that have just been diagnosed with CKD maybe stage 1 to 2, it is for someone that does not yet understand how the kidneys are functioning and needs a general understanding such as reading grocery labels, and an explanation what role sodium, potassium, fat, protein and phosphorus plays in one’s daily meal preparations. I am not convinced that a kidney patient needs a recipe for Mint or Carrot Peach Water.The recipes in this book are very limited and there are 10-20 each on low-sodium that could be found in a cardio health book, further there are low protein recipes that are completely useless for someone on dialysis, since I have problems eating enough proteins to keep my labs up. And the recipes on low-fat are so simple that they could be categorized as redundant, because it’s just common since.I am disappointed in this publication, it has no pictures of the recipes what so ever, and I am a visual person. I personally am not in need of recipes for Walnut Pilaf or Wild Mushroom Couscous, Turkey Barley Stew, Spicy Sesame Tofu or Lentil Veggie Burgers, but that’s me.This book has 4-week meal plans in the categories, low sodium, low fat and low protein, but the recipes read more like a punishment or a temporary diet plan and are not for the average person. I have established great recipes and an achievable meal plan over the years of my CKD, and now I am in End Stage and do Dialysis, waiting for a kidney transplant, and my joy in life is to cook and make tasteful, visually appealing meals that inspire me to eat. A patient in dialysis does not have a great appetite and often a hard time to eat and this book does not inspire me at all.I wished for a book with inspirations to cook healthy meals, acceptable for dialysis patients, but did not get it, so my rating reflects just that.

Since so many patients with a decline in kidney function are diabetic I found many recipes unsuitable for me. I was hoping to find information that would help me balance my diabetes and healthier kidney function and did not find it.

The first part of the book (finally) spelled out my goals. I've never seen them all in one place. I cannot wait to try the recipes. There are so many that would look good if this were a traditional cookbook. The salad dressings were especially welcome.

So far I have tried about a dozen recipes and while some are hit and miss, most come out good. I don't miss the salt in most recipes because it has flavor and the recipes are easy with most ingredients available in my kitchen. I am planning on buying one for my brother in law who only had one kidney because my sister complains about how bland the meals she prepares are and I think they will !ike these recipes.

Susan did it again! This book is absolutely wonderful. She makes it so easy to read, and understand. Susan brings forward so many wonderful recipes that I know my patients will very much enjoy. They loved the first edition of the renal diet cookbook. The patients are no longer struggling to find what they can or can't eat; I highly recommend this book again to my patients with CKD.

This book guides you to what foods should be avoided or eaten in a small quantity. The recipes seem easy to follow. I recommend the minestrone soup because it is flavorful and nutritious. The Beef and Mushroom Stew could have had a few more instructions for someone who wasn't experienced. If you are looking for a place to start to improve your renal function, this would be a great start.

I live the recipes and different sections. Breakfast and smoothies and desserts etc. I have purchased many books from Amazon for renal diet and I have found only this one to be practical with its recipes all the other books are weird and nasty recipes such as squid cheese and raspberries etc. I love this book and I will definitely be keeping it out of all the ones I have returned it is hard to find a renal diet cookbook like this one

If you need a cookbook of this type this is a good one. The tables for phosphorous, sodium, fiber, and potassium levels are very helpful.

I enjoyed cooking the recipes in this cookbook. easy to follow. Been using this cookbook for a few weeks. Just had a blood test for stage 3 CKD it's now down to Stage 2 Just. So I think I'm doing something right. With the help of this book.

Bought this for my mum who’s recently been diagnosed. Book contains a wealth of information and is really useful and innovative receives

Full of good information and ideas. Very useful when changing to a Renal-friendly regime.

I bought this for my brother who uses it daily. It's full of info about his condition and it's become his 'bible!

Wonderful book with lots of great information