My husband has just been diagnosed with CKD, which led me to purchased this title based on reviews here. The first disappointment was opening the book to the frontispiece where one typically finds the best visual in the book: this one is a plate of roasted radishes. Not my idea of a good meal. Any only ten photographs in the entire book.
Although this author is based in New York, the body weight and nutritional needs are given in kilograms and fractional grams per kilogram of weight. Be prepared to do a lot of math. And then more math, because this is all computed on a per day basis, not a per meal basis. Although I have studied both chemistry and math at university level, this immediately puts me off and adds to the task before one can even make a decision about the recipe.
Serving sizes range between 4 and 6, but I am cooking for two, as I am along "for the ride" with my CKD husband. Most recipes cannot be scaled down. The suggested prep times are well under what I have found accurate. The prep time of 15 minutes for Savory Herb Waffles, for example, with 12 different ingredients, three bowls, an electric mixer, and a waffle iron took me 15 minutes just to assemble the ingredients. Another twelve minutes to whisk, combine, beat, and stir. Another 12 minutes to preheat, handle batter, and cook the waffles. Then another 8 minutes for the dishes and utensils used for the prep to be put in the dishwasher, the ingredients returned to their places, and the counter cleaned. This is all before eating the meh waffles, for which the author suggests adding sautéed veggies and salsa. About an hour of work with no flavor payoff for me.
It does get two stars because the author has included the phosphorus value among the others: sodium, potassium, protein, and the typical nutritional analysis items. There are other bits of information I have not learned elsewhere; many CKD patients are iron and vitamin D deficient, Crown Prince and Trader Joe's clams are free of phosphate additives, and recipes for making salt-free seasoning mixes. She also includes recipes for CKD-friendly mustard, barbecue sauce, and "cranberry ketchup." There are parts of this I will use. But too many recipes (Sauteed Spicy Cabbage, Berry Bulgur Bowl, and Chickpea Curry) involve foods which are not palate-pleasing or worth the time and effort involved. I do not want to spend an hour or more to produce an entree which is so disappointing. I am still in search of a great CKD cookbook.
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Try something tasty from the book: Cherry Berry Bulgur Bowl | HIGH FIBER, LOW PROTEIN
Serves 4 • Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes
Delicious porridge can be made with any grain, including nutty-tasting bulgur. Bulgur is cracked wheat that has been parboiled so it cooks more quickly. This high-fiber grain is an excellent choice for people with CKD. When combined with sweet cherries, colorful berries, and yogurt, it makes a delicious breakfast.
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the bulgur, water, and salt. Bring to a boil. 2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bulgur is almost tender. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking. 3. While the bulgur is cooking, combine the raspberries and blackberries in a medium bowl. Stir the cherry jam into the fruit. 4. When the bulgur is tender, divide among four bowls. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup of yogurt and an equal amount of the berry mixture and serve.
Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 241; Total fat: 5g; Saturated fat: 3g; Sodium: 85mg; Phosphorus: 237mg; Potassium: 438mg; Carbohydrates: 44g; Fiber: 7g; Protein: 9g; Sugar: 13g
Increase Protein Tip: To make this a medium-protein recipe, use nonfat plain Greek yogurt. The amount of protein per serving will increase to 18 grams.
Diabetes Tip: To make this a diabetes-friendly recipe, omit the cherry jam and reduce the cherries in the recipe to 1/2 cup. The carbohydrates will be reduced to 38 grams per serving (31 net carbs) and the sugar to 9 grams per serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup medium grind bulgur
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup halved and pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1 tablespoon cherry jam
- 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
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Chronic kidney disease can be ameliorated to some degree by thoughtful food choices. Written by a dietician with experiece with rena l disease it is a good resource. It provides nutritional guidance and a nice selection of appealing recipes. The instructions are easy to follow. The ingredients are easily sourced and no expensive equipment is required. Nutritional information accompanies each recipe. Too bad a photograph didn't as well. All in all a well organized, helpful guide
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