Cookbooks for CKD Patients—2009 Update
Article Outline
WE ALL KNOW that nutrients fulfill a basic human need for survival. If we simply selected nutrients for endurance, then making choices would be relatively simple. In our society, food goes beyond fundamental needs and is interwoven into the culture of our families, communities, and celebrations. On a daily basis, we look to food to provide comfort and nurturing.
Chronic kidney disease impacts lifestyle choices in extraordinary ways. Individuals must alter their lifelong eating habits and adopt more restrictive dietary behaviors. However, chronic kidney disease does not need to be a life sentence of unimaginative meals and food choices. Good-tasting foods are the basis of health and well-being for all individuals. Sometimes we just need inspiration. The next time someone says, “I can't eat anything,” be prepared with a wealth of ideas to inspire creative and enticing meals.
The revised 2009 Renal Cookbook Update lists 24 cookbooks and Web-based resources filled with recipes sure to please anyone watching their intake of phosphorus, potassium, fluid, and sodium. This update makes available to individuals with chronic kidney disease, family members, and professionals a wealth of resources filled with practical food preparation advice and chronic kidney disease food choice guidelines. A brief description of each cookbook is provided to help select the resource best suited to an individual. If you think living on a renal diet means being limited to tiresome, tasteless foods, think again.
Thank you to the NKF Council on Renal Nutrition–Hudson Valley for volunteering to compile and maintain the 2009 Renal Cookbook Update.
2009 Renal Cookbook Update
| TITLE | AUTHOR | COST | AVAILABLE FROM | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate and Sodium Controlled Recipes | Council on Renal Nutrition of Northern California/ Northern Nevada, 1983 | $10.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | UCSF Medical Center Mount Zion Dialysis Unit c/o Suzanne Gibson, RD 1675 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 353-7725 Fax: (415) 885-7396 www.crn-norcal.org | Recipes: Low in saturated fat Nutrient analysis Large print |
| Audience: Adult hemodialysis and home therapies Diabetes Heart disease/cardiac High blood pressure | ||||
| Chinese Renal Kitchen, Cookbook for People Living With a Special Diet for Kidneys | British Columbia Chinese Nutrition Consultants, 1999 (2nd edition) | $45.00 US (Includes shipping and handling) | c/o Clinical Nutrition Attn: Dean Cox Clinical Nutrition Assistant St. Paul's Hospital Room 4000 Providence Building 1081 Burrard Street Vancouver, BD V6Z1Y6 Canada (604) 806-8141 Fax: (604) 806-8076 | Recipes: 120 recipes Chinese and English Nutrient analysis Large print |
| US checks/money orders made payable to: “Providence Research Institute Trust” | Audience: Kidney patients who want Chinese recipes adapted to renal recommendations | |||
| Cooking for David: A Culinary Dialysis Cookbook | Sara Coleman, RD, CDE, and Dorothy Gordon, BS, RN, September 2000 | $25.95 plus $6.95 for shipping and handling; California add $2.02 tax (Volume pricing available) | Culinary Kidney Cooks P.O. Box 468, Dept. N Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 842-4684 Fax: (714) 842-4694 www.culinarykidneycooks.com Money back guarantee offered | 272 pages; Loose-leaf style with ‘e-zel’ cookbook stand |
| Recipes: 160 recipes Nutrient analysis with meal planning | ||||
| Audience: Dialysis and home therapies Diabetes | ||||
| Other: Web-site lists new recipes and tips | ||||
| Cooking the Renal Way | Oregon Council on Renal Nutrition, Revised 1993 | $10.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | Oregon Council on Renal Nutrition P.O. Box 29133 Portland, OR 97210-9133 (503) 371-8047 | 125 pages |
| Recipes: Nutrient analysis Holiday menus Diabetic recipes and desserts | ||||
| Audience: Hemodialysis and home therapies Diabetes | ||||
| Creative Cooking for Renal Diabetic Diets or Creative Cooking for Renal Diets | Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1985 | $17.95 plus $6.95 shipping and handling | BookMasters 30 Amberwood Parkway Ashland, OH 44805 (800) 247-6553 www.patientsupport.net | 280 pages |
| Recipes: 288 renal recipes 187 renal diabetic recipes Modified for sodium, protein, potassium, and fluid Nutrient analysis and exchanges Calorie boosters Serving guides Extra large print | ||||
| Audience: Renal Diabetes | ||||
| Everyday Eating, A Cookbook for the Dialysis Patient and their Family | Council on Renal Nutrition of Illinois, 2nd printing | $5.00 for Illinois residents $7.50 for all other states (Includes shipping and handling) | NKF of Illinois 215 West Illinois St., Suite 1C Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 321-1500 E-mail: kidney@nkfi.org www.nkfi.org/patients/dialysis.html | Recipes: 105 recipes Nutrient analysis Easy to find ingredients A complete cookbook for the dialysis patient |
| Audience: Renal | ||||
| The Gourmet Renal Cookbook | Edited by Sharon Stall, RD, 2nd edition | $14.95 (Includes shipping and handling) | Sol Goldman Renal Therapy Center Lenox Hill Hospital 100 East 77th Street New York, NY 10021 Contact: Linda Pino (212) 434-3266 Fax: (212) 434-4528 | Recipes: Outlines general nutrition guidelines Nutrient analysis and exchanges |
| Audience: Dialysis Pre-dialysis | ||||
| The Kidney Helper Cookbook | Bob Lutfy and Natalie Lufty with Mary Pinto, RD | $24.95 plus $4.00 for shipping and handling | (877) 248-2331 http://www.consumermedhelp.com/KHMECookbook.html | 230 pages |
| Recipes: Ethnically diverse Middle-Eastern recipes Nutrient analysis Large print Tips and renal resources | ||||
| Audience: Renal | ||||
| Kidney Kids' Cookbook | Four donor-moms: Kay Anderson, Frances Buchanan, Linda Tyler, Betsy Watson (editor) | $10.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | NKF of Arkansas 1818 North Taylor Street Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 664-4343 Fax: (816) 221-7984 Email: nkfa@aristotle.net | Recipes: Tempting recipes Menus and grocery shopping lists |
| Note on check for cookbook | Audience: Pediatric renal | |||
| Other: “One Mother's Story” Spiral bound Encouragement to families | ||||
| Now You're Cooking: A Resource for People with Kidney Disease | Council on Renal Nutrition of New England | $20.00 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling | NKF of MA/RI/NH/VT 85 Astor Avenue Norwood, MA 02062 (800) 542-4001 http://www.kidney.org/site/105/pdf/crnnecookbook.pdf | Recipes: Discussion of nutrients Menus Nutrient analysis and renal/diabetic exchanges |
| Make check payable to CRNNE. Note on check for cookbook | Audience: Renal | |||
| Other: Pictures of New England countryside | ||||
| The Renal Family Cookbook | Renal Family Inc., 1983 | $15.00 (Includes shipping and handling | Multimed Publications 66 Martin Street Milton, Ontario L9 T 2R2 Canada (909) 875-2456 Fax: (905) 875-2864 http://www.multi-med.com/renal-family-cookbook | Recipes: Low sodium Individualized for special needs Interesting foods to help “normalize” your food choices Nutrient analysis |
| Make check payable to Multimed, Inc. | Audience: Adult hemodialysis patients | |||
| Other: Published in English and Chinese | ||||
| The Renal Gourmet: or What to Eat When Your Kidneys Quit | Mardelle Peters, kidney disease patient | $21.00 (Includes shipping and handling) $31.00 (Outside of the US) | Emenar Incorporated 13-625 Coombs Road Elgin, IL 60123 Website: www.kidney-cookbook.com (Download order form) | 196 pages |
| Recipes 200 delicious recipes Low salt, incorporating herbs, spices and vinegars Nutrient analysis by dietitians Renal nutrition tips Dialysis cooking | ||||
| Audience: Renal patients; especially helpful for new kidney patients | ||||
| Other: Visit website for recipe of the month set to music | ||||
| The Renal Patient's Guide to Good Eating: A Cookbook for Patients by a Patient | Judith Curtis, Dialysis patient | $36.95 plus $7.50 for shipping and handling | Charles C Thomas (800) 258-8980 Fax: (217) 789-1930 ISBN: 0398073996 (2nd edition paperback) www.ccthomas.com | 214 pages |
| Recipes: 274 delicious recipes written by a kidney patient who is an avid cook Includes family meals, dining out, and practical ideas Nutrient analysis Suggestions for heart healthy choices | ||||
| Audience: Renal | ||||
| Southern Comforts of Mississippi | NKF of Mississippi | $10.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | NKF of Mississippi P.O. Box 55802 Jackson, MS 39296 (800) 232-1592 (601) 981-3611 Fax: (601) 981-3612 www.kidneyms.org/patient_services.htm | Recipes: Southern specialties Soul food Game cooking |
| Free to residents of Mississippi | Audience: Renal | |||
| Taking the First Bite | Council on Renal Nutrition, National Kidney Foundation of North Texas | $5.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | Council on Renal Nutrition NKF of North Texas 5429 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75240-2617 (877) 543-6397 Fax: (214) 351-3797 www.nkft.org | 56 pages |
| Recipes: Nutrition basics for kidney patients to be used with the guidance of the renal dietitian Nutrient analysis for potassium, phosphorus, carbohydrates, and sodium Sample menus | ||||
| Audience: Renal Helpful for new dialysis patients | ||||
| A Taste of Asia | Elizabeth D. Gubish, Patient Edited by Kelly Ackert, RD | $10.00 (Includes shipping and handling) | NKF of Northern CA 131 Steuart Street, Suite 520 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-3303 www.kidneynca.org | Recipes: 70 Asian style recipes Nutrient analysis Glossary of ingredients |
| Call to order copy of book | Audience: Renal | |||
| Calabash Cookbook for Kidney Health | NKF Hawaii | $15.00 + $5.00 Shipping and handling | NKF of Hawaii 1314 South King Street, #305 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 593-1515 www.kidneyhi.org/cookbook.asp | Recipes: Reflect diverse cultures and foods of Hawaii Nutrition analysis Dining out hints |
| Audience: Dialysis patients Chronic Kidney Disease patients Stages 4 and 5 | ||||
| Brilliant Eats: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Anyone Who Wants to be Kidney Wise | Kelly L. Welsh, RD, CD, 2008 | $24.95 plus $7.25 Shipping and handling | www.brillianteats.com www.pkdcure.org (866) 524-6732 | Recipes: Shows how families faced with kidney disease can incorporate healthy eating into their daily lives |
| Proceeds benefit kidney disease research and patient education | Audience: Renal | |||
| Other: Author is a PKD patient | ||||
| Kidney Health Gourmet Diet Guide and Kidney Friendly Recipes for People Not on Dialysis | Nina Kolbe, RD, CSR, LD, 2009 | $19.99 plus shipping and handling | Check with local or online booksellers | Recipes: Designed for the patient with chronic kidney disease Promoting kidney health Preventing progression to dialysis Spiral bound |
| Audience: Chronic kidney disease pre-dialysis | ||||
| The Vegetarian Diet or Kidney Disease Treatment: Preserving Kidney Function with Plant Based Eating | Joan Brookhyser, RD, CSR, CD, October 2004 | $13.95 plus shipping and handling | Check with local or online booksellers | 140 pages |
| Recipes: Designed for the patient with chronic kidney disease, or anyone on a vegetarian diet Easy to follow guidelines for plant based eating Help slow kidney function decline Nutrition guidelines for different stages of kidney function Variety of recipes | ||||
| Audience: All stages of chronic kidney disease Vegetarian | ||||
| Online Books and Resources for Kidney Patients | ||||
| Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods: A Collection of Recipes for Eating Well with Chronic Kidney Disease | Reviewed by Cathi J. Martin, RD, CSR, LDN | Order a free copy | Professionals: Contact your local Shire representative Others: Ask your renal dietitian | Recipes: Nutrient analysis Low phosphorus Helpful hints |
| Audience: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 (dialysis or home therapy) Diabetes | ||||
| Living Well on Dialysis: A Cookbook for Patients and Their Families | Council on Renal Nutrition, National Kidney Foundation, 2002 (3rd edition) | Free download | National Kidney Foundation, Inc. 30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016 (800) 622-9010 http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=146 | 103 pages |
| Recipes: Large variety of recipes Nutrient analysis Helpful hints and tips | ||||
| Audience: Renal | ||||
| Southwest Cookbook for People on Dialysis | El Paso Chapter Council on Renal Nutrition-NKF of Texas, Inc. | Free download | www.epogen.com http://www.epogen.com/patient/patient_info/educational_materials/southwest_cookbook/acknowledgments.jsp | 54 pages |
| Recipes: Large variety of recipes Nutrient analysis and exchanges Most recipes are appropriate for diabetics | ||||
| Audience: Renal | ||||
| Other: Available in English and Spanish | ||||
| Recipes from Davita | Davita renal dietitians | Free | (800) 244-0680 www.davita.com | Recipes: 589 online recipes Nutrient analysis andexchanges Helpful hints |
| Audience: Chronic kidney disease non-dialysis Dialysis Diabetes | ||||
| Other: Many nutrition helps and resources | ||||
| FOR PROFESSIONALS | ||||
| Cultural Foods and Renal Diets for the Clinical Dietitian, 2nd edition, 1997 | Chhaya Patel, MA, RD, and Mary Denny, MS, RD | $58.00 (includes shipping and handling) | www.crn-norcal.org | 2 volumes Detailed background information on seven different cultures. Discusses cultural food habits, beliefs, common foods, and holiday traditions. Each section has recipes with nutrient analysis |
PII: S1051-2276(09)00239-8
doi:10.1053/j.jrn.2009.08.014
© 2009 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc All rights reserved.
