New! Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Tastes of America

Posted September 22, 2021 in Diet Management, Featured Post, News, Tags: davita cookbook, regional recipes, Tastes of America cookbook, today's kidney diet cookbook by Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES.

A few years ago when I was traveling around the country, I bought a cookbook from every city I visited. I love reading the recipes and learning more about the favorite foods from each area. I was really excited when our cookbook team decided to do a cookbook with recipes from across the United States. Today I’m excited to share the DaVita.com Today’s Kidney Diet: Tastes of America cookbook with you.

Our dietitians/recipe developers each took regional recipes and modified them to reduce the sodium, potassium and phosphorus, yet keep the original ingredients and flavors of each dish. In this collection you will find All American Mini S’mores Pies, Louisiana Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, Maryland Lump Crab Cakes, Michigan Cherry Oat Bars, Southeastern Pinto Beans Seasoned with Ham Hock, Virginia-Style Brunswick Stew, plus 8 additional regional recipes.

One of my favorite recipes is the All American Mini S’mores Pies. With only 4 ingredients, this simple dessert is broiled in the oven or toaster oven for just 1 minute. Plus, it tastes like the S’mores you toast over a camp fire.

Download a copy of the Today’s Kidney Diet: Tastes of America cookbook and start exploring recipes from around the country.

Additional Kidney Diet Resources

Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.

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October 1, 2021 at 7:07 am

Hareem

We need kidney diet plan

October 4, 2021 at 11:49 am

Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES

Kidney diet plans vary based on stage of kidney disease, nutritional status, lab results and other factors. It’s best to ask your healthcare team for diet planning help as they know your individual circumstances.

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October 15, 2021 at 2:05 pm

Lisa O’Neill

We live in a very rural area and finding a nutritionist to tailor a diet for my husband (who is a very young 70) is next to impossible. He has had a liver transplant 1 year ago and now has Stage 3 CKD. He has been told to lower his phosphorus, potassium and protein
Is there an on-line program where you can input this criteria and pop a meal plan

October 22, 2021 at 9:49 am

Sara Colman, RDN, CDCES

You can do a search for renal or kidney dietitians using your ZIP code to find someone in your area. Also there are renal dietitians who are available for online sessions. Cronometer (www.cronometer.com) is an meal planning and tracker site you may find helpful.

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February 21, 2022 at 4:48 pm

BARBARA H BAILEY

How can I get Davita PRINTED cookbooks for 4th stage kidney failure. I NEED help knowing what foods to eat and how to fix them.

February 24, 2022 at 7:16 am

Jackie Termont, RD

Unfortunately we do not have them available in a printed booklet. However, if you sign up for myDaVita, which is a free service, you can download the cookbooks. Here is the link for registration: https://www.davita.com/register

Once you are signed up here is the link that takes you to the cookbooks. You need to be logged in to download and/or print them.
https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition/kidney-friendly-cookbooks

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February 25, 2022 at 7:16 am

BARBARA H BAILEY

Can you tell me if it is safe to eat instant oatmeal 100 mg potassium and use 1 tbl peanut butter? I am so frustrated and worried. Trying my best to live longer, stage 4, age 77. I read one place that says oats is good, another says don’t eat. I am not allowed red meat because of gout and I am so limited and NOT able to use computer much. I only have a flip phone can’t understand smart phones. I am VERY worried, so many questions and have not been able to contact anyone from Davita to talk to on phone with questions. Unable to drive, heart trouble, pacemaker and COPD. I am so limited to access anyone for true questions. Can you help me. I live alone. Husband passed away.

March 3, 2022 at 7:53 am

Jackie Termont, RD

I am truly sorry that you are struggling, it may be good to speak with your doctor on if there is a dietitian in your area that specializes in CKD stages 1-4. In the mean time, oatmeal can be a healthy option because of the fiber and nutrients it contains. Peanut butter can also be a good source of protein. One caution is to be aware of phosphorus additives. When you look in the ingredient list of a product look for anything that says “phos”. Either at the beginning or the middle of a word. That indicates it is an additive. Each oatmeal brand is different on who uses additive in their instant oatmeal. If you do not see any additive, that would be a good choice.

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October 23, 2024 at 8:52 am

Oliver Brown

Hi there! This cookbook sounds fantastic! I love the idea of bringing together regional recipes while adapting them for kidney health. 🌎🍽️

I’m strange about the recipe modification process: what challenges did your team face when adapting traditional recipes to lower sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels? And for someone new to kidney-friendly cooking, which recipe would you recommend starting with? I’m excited to try some of these dishes!

October 28, 2024 at 1:12 pm

Jackie Termont, RD

We are so glad you are enjoying the theme of this cookbook. The biggest challenge is probably sodium and finding the right product with the lowest amount. However, adjusting the amount of an ingredient that is too high even by a little bit, can bring it to a healthier level in a serving size. Phosphorus would be next, trying to avoid as many phosphorus additives as possible. The salmon would be a great place to start and is easy to make. Same with the pasta salad. That is very tasty. My favorite dessert in this book is the Mini S’mores Pies. They are very easy and hit the spot for something sweet.

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October 24, 2024 at 11:47 am

Diet Meal Plan

What tips do you have for incorporating these recipes into a diet meal plan? Any advice on meal prepping while keeping sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in check would be so helpful. I can’t wait to try those Mini S’mores Pies! 🍰 Thanks for your great resources!

October 28, 2024 at 1:08 pm

Jackie Termont, RD

The mini s’mores are one of my favorite recipes. We have a fairly new meal planner on our myDaVita web page. You can sign up for a free account and track your intake that way. Customizing it to what you enjoy and being able to see your nutrients adjust. That will give you a great place to start.

https://www.davita.com/sign-in

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