Happy to be here, desperate for recipes, my husband is blind, facing dialysis
soon (kidneys are failing) we have been told we still have a chance to slow down
the process by him eating a more healthy diet and cutting back on some fluids.
Can anyone help with diets with low salt, potassium, and anything else that will
hurt the kidney function? Leah
From: www.honeysucklewhite.com
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 00:20
Total Time: 00:45
1 pkg Honeysuckle White Turkey Breast Cutlets
or use:
1 package Honeysuckle White Breast Tenderloins
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (reserve lemon rind)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Tbsp ground ginger
1/4 Tbsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp grated lemon peel (from reserved lemon rind)
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Yields: 3-4 servings
•1 bunch broccoli rabe
•2 teaspoons olive oil
•2 large onions, cut into half moons
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•a healthy pinch of sea salt
•freshly ground black pepper to taste
Wash broccoli rabe well. Remove the thick part of the stems. Roughly chop. In a
large frying pan, heat oil. Add onions and saute until they begin to brown,
about 15-20 minutes. Add garlic, broccoli rabe and sea salt. Stir-fry for about
4-5 minutes. Add water if necessary. Make sure broccoli remain bright green and
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
The Greek city of Corinth may not be as popular a Mediterranean
vacation spot as Athens or Venice, but currant lovers owe the
city deeply for giving its name to the popular berries. In olden
days, the original "currants" were actually dried grapes not
unlike the modern raisin. It was not until the 1500s that
Europeans began cultivating what we now know as true currants…
Serves: 8
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes
13 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 large onion, chopped
4 tsp olive oil
2 clove garlic
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From www.lifescript.com and FoodFit
Serves: 1
Preparation time: 5 minutes
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup stemmed, sliced strawberries
Honey to taste
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed
until smooth.
Serving Size: about 1 cup
Nutrition Facts:
116 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 6g Protein,
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{This is way too high in carbs even with the 10g of fiber…
but I thought I would post it just in case someone out there
can actually use it…Please use with caution! Take care, Gloria}
From Eating Well Magazine
NUTRITION PROFILE: High Fiber | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol |
Low Sat Fat | High Potassium | Heart Healthy | Diabetes Appropriate |
Healthy Weight
With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this
banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you
satisfied until lunchtime.
Makes 1 serving
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour (includes freezing time)
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
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From: Diabetic Living Diet
These cookies come together in 20 mintues — really!
Servings: 36
Contains Nuts
Contains Egg
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 9 mins
Total Time: 19 mins
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets and set aside.
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From Diabetic Living Diet
Servings: 5
Contains Nuts
Contains Wheat/Gluten
Vegetarian
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Rest Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
4 cups cereal, sweetened oat squares
1/2 cup nuts, almonds, sliced
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp apple pie spice
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From Diabetic Living Diet
Servings: 6
Contains Wheat/Gluten
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 h 35 mins
3 lb chicken, thighs
3 3/4 cups water
2 tsp bouillon, chicken
1 tsp salt
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp pepper, black ground
8 oz green beans
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Submitted by Mikandi to eDiets.com
A wonderful change in light eating with pasta, chicken and
vegetables. It is very low in fat and calories, but tastes
delicious. Use your favorite pasta - we use mostaccioli pasta.
Add some of your favorite veggies, if desired.
Serves 8 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
3 cups mostaccioli
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 onion, chopped
3 fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
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