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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Creative Cooking for Renal Diets

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Fantastic! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

When my mother was placed on a renal diet, we had no idea how to cook for her. This book is an excellent cookbook with easy, delicious recipes. The back of the book contains all the nutritional information you need to meet the criteria of your renal restrictions. I recommend this cookbook even if you don't have renal restrictions!

Editorial Review:

Special diets are often difficult to follow because they soon become boring and monotonous. This cookbook was written to add variety and imagination to readers' diets. Favorite everyday and special occasion recipes are given to make meals more pleasurable and the diets easier to follow. This cookbook has been compiled through the efforts of many individuals at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Renal patients submitted many recipes, and all recipes have been tested in the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Nutrition Therapy test kitchen. Dialysis and pre-dialysis patients use this book. It contains 288 recipes for holidays and entertaining as well as for everyday use. Directions are easy to follow and printed in extra-large type. Recipes are modified for sodium, potassium, protein and fluid control. Most recipes use ingredients already at hand; only a few dietetic foods are required. Index and nutrient analyses are included for individual servings and total recipes.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Creative Cooking for Renal Diabetic Diets

Foundation Clevelan Clinic

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Provides both depth and breadth to meal preparation for the renal diabetic diet 4 out of 5 stars.
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Although published in 1985, the recipes in this book present a wide range of main dishes, snacks, side dishes and desserts for a renal diabetic diet in which protein, potassium sodium, phosphorous and sugar intake are restricted. While the recipes address renal diet restrictions, diabetics are forewarned as sugar itself, not substitutes, is employed. However, the authors note that recipes with sugar content should not be consumed outside of an entire meal. Nutritional content is presented for each recipe, and the authors suggest that no ingredients substitutions be made (except for exchanging butter or margarine for their salt-free versions) as changes would alter the calculated nutritional values.

The recipes are relatively simple to prepare, serve from 2 - 10 (though generally provide 6-8 servings), and require ingredients easily procurable at any supermarket. The number of ingredients ranges considerably from 4 for "Spiced Tea" to 19 for "Coquilles St. Jacques". Spices are used extensively to provide flavor variety in lieu of salt, and include, for example, chili powder, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Herbs (sage, marjoram, thyme, parsley, basil, oregano, etc.) are presented in measures for dried herbs, but of course, fresh herbs could be substituted without altering nutritional content. The most exotic equipment used is the skewers required for "Shish Kabobs".

While many of the recipes contain items that are considered disallowed for renal or diabetic conditions, the authors generally stipulate in a recipe where a restricted item is present that the ingredient "has been calculated into the recipe." Small amounts of restricted foods on an occasional basis are tolerable, and the authors account for key nutritional aspects (number of servings, calories per serving, protein, fat, and carbohydrate content and sodium and potassium content) of each recipe in Section I of the book. In terms of dairy products (phosphorous and potassium sources), sour cream is used ("Veal Goulash", for example) as is yogurt ("Lamb Curry"). Milk and cream are employed in some main dishes, and cheese (sodium source), including cream cheese and cottage cheese, functions as a key ingredient in recipes. The name brand dairy product substitute Coffee Rich is used, occasionally, in place of a dairy product. Several potato (potassium source) recipes are given, and included in the directions is the soaking process required for use of potatoes in renal diets. Canned, low sodium tomatoes (potassium and sodium source) make an appearance in the recipe for "Spaghetti Sauce", among others, and tomato sauce and paste are used (separately and together) in various recipes as well. Nuts (potassium source) are found in both breads ("Zucchini Bread") and desserts (Cranberry Nut Pudding"). Sodium is present wherever margarine is used and, of course, where low-sodium ingredients are required. Dessert recipes include sugar, not the sugar substitutes most diabetics use, and the authors state that items containing sugar should be eaten as "part of a whole meal, not by themselves".

Both light and heavy fare are represented in main dishes that range from heavy casserole-style meals such as "Turkey Broccoli au Gratin" and "Lasagna" to lighter entrees such as "Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms in Wine" and "Breaded Veal Cutlets". Salad dressings, such as "Creamy Roquefort Dressing" and "Parisian Dressing" would likely be regarded as good by anyone, as would the recipe for "Hot Spiced Wine". Vegetables, salads, cookies, quick breads and desserts round out the remaining offerings.

Notably absent from this book are recipes with Asian or Southwestern flavorings and ingredients. As another reviewer notes, this is likely due to the period in which the book was compiled. This deficiency can be addressed through the use of recipes for renal diets available from other sources. Overall, while lacking recipes for recent trends toward Asian and Southwestern cooking, and using sugar instead of sugar substitutes, this cookbook provides both depth and breadth to meal preparation for the renal diabetic diet and it functions as a welcome addition to the repertoire of recipes that non- diet- restricted members of the family can enjoy as well.

The book is an 8.5" x 11" paperback which can be made to lay flat when opened. There are no pictures, but the easy-to-read, extra-large text makes following a new recipe a comfortable experience.

Table of Contents:
A. Beverages
B. B. Cookies
C. C. Quick Breads
D. D. Desserts
E. Main Dishes
a. Beef
b. Poultry
c. Lamb
d. Fish (Note: this section includes shellfish recipes)
e. Eggs and Cheese
F. Vegetables
G. Salads
H. Salad Dressings, Sauces, Relishes and Shakers
I. Nutritive Values of Recipes
J. Index

Editorial Review:

Special diets are often difficult to follow because they soon become boring and monotonous. This cookbook was written to add variety and imagination to readers' diets. Favorite everyday and special occasion recipes are given to make meals more pleasurable and the diets easier to follow. This cookbook has been compiled through the efforts of many individuals at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Renal patients submitted many recipes, and all recipes have been tested in the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Nutrition Therapy test kitchen. Dialysis and pre-dialysis patients use this book. It contains 288 recipes for holidays and entertaining as well as for everyday use. Directions are easy to follow and printed in extra-large type. Recipes are modified for sodium, potassium, protein and fluid control. Most recipes use ingredients already at hand; only a few dietetic foods are required. Index and nutrient analyses are included for individual servings and total recipes.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Large Print

Alcoholics Anonymous

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I don't understand the critism 5 out of 5 stars.
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I don't really understand the lengths I've seen people go to to discredit this book or the 12 steps in general. I am not a member of AA but I have a family member who was saved literally from the brink of death by NA. The changes in her and in her life have been nothing short of miraculous. If it was a 'cult' that brought about this change in her then I say Thank God for the 12-step cult, for it is truly a force of good.

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It's more than a book. It's a way of life.

Alcoholics Anonymous-the Big Book-has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. With publication of the second edition in 1955, the third edition in 1976, and now the fourth edition in 2001, the essential recovery text has remained unchanged while personal stories have been added to reflect the growing and diverse fellowship. The long-awaited fourth edition features 24 new personal stories of recovery.

Key features and benefits
· the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery
· contains full, original text describing AA program
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The South Beach Diet Cookbook (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))

Arthur S. Agatston

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Since its publication April 2003, The South Beach Diet has become a nationwide phenomenon: a #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 700,000 copies in print in three months. A key factor in the diet's success is the great-tasting, well-balanced meals Dr. Agatston promotes. In fact, requests for more recipes began pouring in as soon as the book hit the shelves! THE SOUTH BEACH DIET COOKBOOK fills that need by offering more than 200 recipes that adhere to the diet's nutritional principles without compromising on taste.

Beginning with a brief overview of the science-based eating philosophy and why it produces such dramatic results--up to 13 pounds in the first 2 weeks--the book also includes success stories, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions. the fabulous recipes, from Whole Grain Pancakes with Berry Cream Syrup to Filet Mignon with Tomatoes and Rosemary to Chocolate-Hazelnut Flourless Cake, ensure that THE SOUTH BEACH DIET COOKBOOK will appeal to anyone who wants to eat more healthily (and who doesn't?). And for every dish there is an indicator as to which phase of the diet it corresponds to, so followers can choose appropriate foods.

Also included are new recipes contributed by prominent South Beach chefs and by readers themselves. Illustrated throughout with full-color photography, THE SOUTH BEACH DIET COOKBOOK will satisfy the needs of the thousands who are already on the plan and draw in thousands of new followers as well.

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins

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"I welcome with enthusiasm the third edition of this book for families and friends of patients with dementing illnesses. It has served well in its prior appearances and should accomplish even more with this edition." -- Paul R. McHugh, M.D., in the foreword

Through two editions, this best-selling book has remained the "bible" for families who are giving care to people with Alzheimer disease. The 36-Hour Day has offered comfort and support to millions of people in North America and, in translations and adapted editions, throughout the rest of the world. For this third edition, the authors have retained the structure, scope, and purpose of the original book, while thoroughly updating chapters to reflect the latest medical research and the current delivery of care.

Topics that have been added or extensively revised include: Updated terminology and statistics • New material on the evaluation of persons with dementia • Updated changes in laws on driving • A new section on hospice care • New information on assisted living facilities and financing care • Information on other types of dementia • The latest findings on eating and nutrition • New medical research in areas such as drugs, genetics, and diagnostic tests. The revised appendices include: New bibliographic references • websites • Updated addresses of associations and state offices.

Praise for previous editions:

"The best guide of its kind." -- Chicago Sun Times

"An excellent book for families who are caring for persons with dementia... A book that physicians can confidently recommend to the families of their patients." -- Journal of the American Medical Association

"Excellent guidance and clear information of a kind that the family needs... The authors offer the realistic advice that sometimes it is better to concede the patient's frailties than to try to do something about them, and that a compassionate sense of humor often helps." -- New York Times

"An excellent, practical manual for families and professionals involved in the care of persons with progressive illnesses... The book is specific and thought-provoking, and it will be helpful to anyone even remotely involved with an 'impaired' person... Highly recommended, especially for public and nursing libraries." -- Library Journal

" The 36-Hour Day has served its readers well. The revised edition should be even more useful both to family caregivers and professional health care providers." -- HMO Practice

"The reader who is familiar with the first edition will recognize the strengths that continue in the revised edition -- numerous case examples, practical advice, thoroughness of coverage, and communication of caring and humane attitudes while presenting information that may be sensitive and upsetting to families." -- Clinical Gerontologist

Atkins Diabetes Revolution

Robert C. Atkins, Mary C. Vernon, Jacqueline Eberstein

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Two colleagues of the late Dr. Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer. Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable problem. "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time." Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i.e., the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar. With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes. They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins's medical nutrition advice into a step-by-step program. One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus. At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hidden within a quiz. Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix. -- Barbara Mackoff

The Longevity Bible: 8 Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Mind Sharp And Your Body Young

Gary W. Small, Gigi Vorgan

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Holistic balance and optimism! 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

What a delight. I was expecting yet another book on diet and exercise. Dr. Small, however, gives balance with only one chapter on diet and one on fitness. His other six essentials are mental and lifestyle. As Dr. Small put it, "Fix your brain and the rest will follow." The emphasis on a sharp mind, optimism, healthy relationships, finessing stress, environment, and using medicine well is right on. The advice is solidly based on research and clinical experience. The book is very practical and the writing has a wonderfully positive and upbeat tone. Well done! Michael Brickey, Ph.D., anti-aging psychologist and author of Defy Aging and 52 baby steps to Grow Young.

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From the author of The Memory Bible and The Memory Prescription, Dr. Gary Small’s exciting, all-encompassing formula for living a longer and better life

Bestselling author and expert on aging Dr. Gary Small show us how to live longer, stronger, better lives in his new book, The Longevity Bible, by following simple guidelines such as a positive attitude, gratifying relationships, and lifelong education.

Comprised of advice on memory fitness, healthy diet, physical conditioning, and stress reduction, The Longevity Bible follows the stories of four typical readers in different stages of their lives, and how those lives are improved with his plans.

The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))

Arthur S. Md Agatston

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Raw Power!

Stephen Arlin, Stephen Arlin, Ken Seaney, David Wolfe

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For veterans of the weights, naw... 2 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

I have read Steve Arlin's "Raw Power" two or three times now. As a struggling "rawist" I find some parts to be helpful, and even inspirational. Other parts I find to be a bit self-aggrandizing, and not to functional.

Bottom line, if you are new to Raw Foodism, and want to lift weights, then-aside from the workouts being way to long- read it and get some ideas. I would suggest other works for a better grasp of weight lifting in, and of itself.

If you are a weight lifting veteran, and have been around the gym awhile, as so many have already stated, you won't be too impressed. For you stick with what you are doing, and phase in the raw food diet as you go.

I love the fruit arm on the cover but... 2 out of 5 stars.
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I don't love the inside of this book as much.
I read this book a long time ago and I agree with positive thinking and eating raw foods in order to help build healthy muscles and gain more stamina.
But, this book didn't offer me any new information or really inspire me to build more strength or more muscle.
It is an easy read, but there are better raw food books and much better body-building books out there.

Diabetes for Dummies (Thorndike Large Print Health, Home and Learning)

Alan L. Rubin

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"The Greeks and Romans knew about diabetes. Fortunately, the way they tested for the condition--by tasting the urine--has gone by the wayside." Diabetes for Dummies has the friendly, quirky style you expect from all the For Dummies books, but this is no skim-the-surface Diabetes 101. Rubin has packed this book with useful information, peppered with warm advice for enjoying your life while living with diabetes. One of his points is that although you'd rather not have this disease, you're lucky to have it now instead of a few decades ago, because today you can manage diabetes and live a productive, quality-filled life.

The book is divided into sections on "Dealing with the Onset of Diabetes," "How Diabetes Affects Your Body," "Managing Diabetes: The 'Thriving with Diabetes' Lifestyle Plan," and "Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes." Each chapter is packed with facts and strategies on topics such as monitoring, battling complications, medications, diet, and exercise. If you skim, it's an introduction to diabetes; if you read it carefully, it's a textbook. Web surfers will appreciate the "Dr. W.W. Web" appendix, where Rubin lists many useful diabetes Web sites. (If you'd rather click than type, you can visit Rubin's Web site, where he offers links to all the diabetes sites.) Also included is a mini-cookbook of multiethnic recipes from noted restaurants, mostly in San Francisco (with the restaurant address, in case you want to order instead of cook). --Joan Price