Delicious Smoothies for Kidney Health: A Nutritious Way to Promote and Manage Kidney Wellness

Chateau Lady: Haven't read yet, but have look at recipes, I try to use what I have on hand at home that's easier to get to.

United States on Nov 19, 2023

Amazon Customer: I bought this as a gift for my mother after she had surgery and had one of her kidneys removed(very early detection of cancer) we both loved smoothies so finding this was nice and would help her keep her one good kidney healthy.

United States on Nov 02, 2022

Debbie Mitchell: A lit if good info

Canada on Jun 13, 2019

KG: This wonderful book is written by a woman and her daughter who share their personal stories with chronic kidney disease, (CKD). When the mother was diagnosed with CKD, both the mother and daughter followed a protective kidney and heart healthy diet to improve their overall health, even though it was the mother's kidney function which was failing. The mother's nephrologist had predicted that the mother would need a transplant or dialysis within three years, but with their special diet, it was six years before the mother's kidney function failed. Her daughter offered her mother one of her kidneys which matched. After the operation, they both needed to continue to eat a kidney friendly diet to protect their kidneys for the rest of their lives. Having eaten a diet to preserve kidney function for years, they decided to write this book to help other people struggling with chronic kidney disease. The information given on kidney function and the foods to avoid and those safe to eat is very thorough and easy to understand. All of the advice, given by a woman and her daughter, who have really lived with renal failure, is information and a diet I can trust. The smoothies are very tasty and...

United States on May 05, 2019

maryTrouble: Thank you so much to the Authors who did research and tried and tested everything. Due to themselves have the same issues. This is a great read Learned so much. Just learned that my left kidney is bad and the Right one is doing great even at 58 GFI Thanks again ladies

United Kingdom on Mar 13, 2019

Jessica Da Rocha: Easy to read aND understand.

Canada on Dec 20, 2018

Connie: The problem w/ smoothies is too much fruit & not enough veggies. The smoothies do seem to be good & the potassium, phosphorus, calcium, etc levels for each recipe are very nice to know for which recipes are appropriate for each CKD stage. Almost all the recipes are very fruit heavy & veggie light, but that's pretty much the case for most smoothies I guess. That being said, my concern is sugar levels & that has been left out of the equation. There was mention that the sugar is naturally occuring in the fruits & not added sugar, & that sugar is somehow offset or managed in a way by higher fiber content. Ok, yeah, that may be true, but I don't think IMO that a person can use these fruit heavy recipes as the bulk of their diet or there will be a sugar problem. That being said, these do look like healthy smoothies, & I didn't get the impression that the authors are saying to make this exclusively your whole diet. If they are incorporated into a varied diet, then yes, this can be a helpful book. Especially when a patient is uninterested in food & feeling too sick to eat. There are times these smoothies could be helpful & they do give you the breakdown...

United States on Oct 03, 2017

Steph: Excellent book...really informative.We have bought it because my daughter suffers with an auto-immune disease that attacks the kidneys. The book explained clearly and simply how the kidneys work and covers all stages of renal disease.Also it tells about what foods to eat or avoid.Tried and tested recipes using no sugar. All smoothies tried so far have been delicious.I look forward to read more books from this writer.Highly recommended.

United Kingdom on Jan 21, 2016

Shobha jha: Good for every person who feels that there is a need to change their diet, daily habit , must go for this book !

India on Nov 24, 2015

Mark A Steinwinter: If you or someone you love is dealing with kidney issues, "Smoothies for Kidney Health" is a godsend! It's packed with dozens of simple recipes for delicious and beautiful smoothies that everyone will enjoy. My partner has kidney disease, and watching what we eat is one way I can support her in her quest for a long and healthy life.

Not just a collection of recipes, the first half of "Smoothies for Kidney Health" is a treasure trove of helpful information about kidney health and nutrition. (Did you know that 100% fruit juice is NOT good for kidney health??) Browsing this section will make you feel like an expert on the most important aspects of how kidneys work, how to protect them, and what to avoid.

Recipes fill the second half and are presented in a sort of "For Dummies" format - one to a page with ingredients listed in large black type on a white background that my 65 year-old eyes can easily handle. Each includes a tempting description of the smoothie, the list of ingredients and mixing instructions, a clear table of nutrient values, and a little bit of the science about why the smoothie is good for you.

Recipes are grouped for folks with different needs,...

United States on May 20, 2015