The Vegetarian Diet for Kidney Disease: Preserving Kidney Function with Plant-Based Eating

by Joan Brookhyser Hogan

Overview

Packed with clearly stated up to date information on the most effective methods for managing kidney disease. This valuable book has a great deal of specific information to assist readers in implementing or continuing a plant based diet that can improve the health of their kidneys. Contains detailed meal plans and recipes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591202660
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	12/21/2009
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	700,775
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Author is a registered dietitian and board-certified renal nutrition specialist. As a clinical dietitican for thirty years, she has extensive experience in teaching and implementing plant-based nutritional programs for those with chronic disease.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction 1

1 The Benefits of Vegetarianism 5

2 The Stages of Kidney Disease 9

3 Common Problems Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease 13

4 Kidney Disease and Other Disorders 23

5 The Kidney-Diet Link 33

6 Making Your Diet Plan 47

7 Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Natural Supplements 61

8 Meal Plans 69

9 Recipes 79

Glossary 119

Appendix A Blood Values Monitored in Kidney Disease 123

Appendix B Composition of Nuts and Beans 127

Appendix C Sheet for Tracking your Progress 129

Appendix D Product Information 131

Resources 133

References 139

Index 143

About the Author 151