Full Description
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
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
