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About the Author SUSAN ZOGHEIB, MHS, RD, LDN, is a renal dietitian and the author of the bestselling Renal Diet Cookbook and The Mediterranean Diet Plan: Heart-Healthy Recipes & Meal Plans for Every Type of Eater. With over ten years' experience working as a clinical dietitian and food- and nutrition-communications consultant, Susan enjoys helping patients live a healthier lifestyle while battling kidney disease. Product Description The optimal diet to help manage kidney disease and aid in preventing dialysis.Adjusting your diet is one of the easiest steps you can take to help alleviate the symptoms of kidney disease and avoid dialysis. This is the ultimate renal diet cookbook, including recipes, meal plans, and cooking tips to help you slow down the progression of chronic kidney disease. Created by registered renal dietician Susan Zogheib, the recipes in this renal diet cookbook are designed for stage 1-4 kidney disease patients. These meals are meant to keep your potassium, sodium, and phosphorous levels in check―without sacrificing flavor or fun. Choose from dishes like Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, Baked Mac and Cheese, Herb Pesto Tuna, and more!This Renal Diet Cookbook Features:Nutrition facts at-a-glance―Every recipe includes the calories, protein, sugar, sodium, fat, and phosphorus content right on the page.Healthy cooking techniques―Learn to bake, broil, grill, steam, stir-fry, and poach to cut down on salt and fat without giving up your favorite foods.3 styles of 4-week meal plans―Get started with 4 full weeks of planned meals, sorted by low sodium, low protein, and low fat, so you can easily pick the recipes that are best for you.Discover a renal diet cookbook that shows you what to cook and how to cook it, so you can take back control of your health. Review "Loaded with exciting and tasty kidney-friendly recipes, it provides recipes for multiple renal diets and classifies foods by their content of no-no’s. It’s written in language patients will embrace. A 'must have' dietary resource for patients at any stage of kidney disease."—Jay Wish, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Indiana University"This is a fantastic book! Susan reminds patients that they can still enjoy foods that are delicious and easy to make. This is absolutely indispensable for every patient with kidney disease.”—Chris Gisler, MD, Pittsburgh Kidney Center"We truly love Susan Zogheib's renal diet cookbooks and our patients have given us great feedback after using them. The recipes offer variety, creativity, and a great deal of flavor."—Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, St. Paul’s Hospital“Susan Zogheib’s Renal Diet Plan and Cookbook is a must for those who enjoy cooking. Beautifully photographed and organized, it contains plenty of information on healthy eating and includes menus that are full of flavor. While people who have kidney disease will particularly benefit from this book, those who want to reduce sodium in their diets will also find it useful.”―Beth Piraino, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine“The Renal Diet Plan and Cookbook includes recipes that take into account the dietary needs of patients with renal disease. Susan empowers them to eat well and enjoy their food while staying cognizant of their kidney needs. I highly recommend this book for anyone with modest to advanced levels of the disease.”―Randy Zelen, MD, Northwest Physicians Associates