Two Books on Kidney Health

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Get kidney health author, Nina Kolbe's two books Kidney Health Gourmet and Ten Step Diet & Life Style Plan for a special price

Two Books on Kidney Health

The Books

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Kidney Health Gourmet

Kidney Health Gourmet

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PRESS RELEASE:  Nina Kolbe to speak at National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical 2012.  Ms Kolbe to provide renal nutrition sessions to renal nurses, dietitian and Nephrologists.

 Over 80 new recipes have been added.  Eat your favorite, Thai, Chinese and Latin foods without the worry that you are going off your diet.  New sections to guide you through the supermarket choices.  Select the healthiest options for canned soups, frozen dinner, there is even a going out guide. This book is is a diet guide and cookbook for people not on dialysis. The readers are educated on protein, potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Sample menus and pages and pages of delicious recipes are provided. Prolong your kidney health while eating delicious foods the whole family will enjoy.

A note from the author:”I was drawn to create this diet guide and cookbook after many patients complained to me about the lack of resources for CKD patients, not on dialysis. They would search the internet and start to follow a diet that was meant for dialysis patients. The CKD diet for non dialysis patients is VERY different from a diet for dialysis. I wanted to help educate my patients but also people who have received the diagnosis of CKD who are looking for information on diet and lifestyle modification which will help them maintain their health.  The dietary advice in this book is based on scientific studies by leading opinion leaders in the field of renal nutrition.

For more videos on cooking tips, visit the Kidney Health Gourmet YouTube Page.

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Ten Step Diet & Life Style Plan

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PRESS RELEASE:  NOVEMBER 10, 2010, 10 STEP DIET & LIFESTYLE PLAN FOR HEALTHIER KIDNEYS IS BEING RELEASED.  NINA KOLBE RD CSR LD, A HIGHLY REGARDED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF RENAL NUTRITION HAS PUBLISHED HER SECOND BOOK. A note from the author: “I have been counseling patients with kidney disease for over 10 years. I strongly believe and have a proven track record to show that with early detection, following the proper diet, making healthy lifestyle changes, and adding anti oxidants and anti inflamatories to ones diet can help most patients avoid dialysis. With later detection my plan can significantly delay the need for kidney replacement therapy.”

The book outlines the necessary changes in 10 easy to follow steps. The last chapter is devoted to hot off the press research which also significantly improved kidney function in research trials.

Table of Contents:

  1. The Basics
  2. Causes of decrease in kidney function
  3. What are the stages of kidney disease
  4. Step One: Control your blood pressure
  5. Step Two: Diabetes, if you have it control it
  6. Step Three: Modify your protein intake
  7. Step Four: Manage your potassium
  8. Step Five: Manage your phosphorus
  9. Step Six: Manage your anemia
  10. Step Seven: Manage your cholesterol and start an exercise program
  11. Step Eight: Be aware of medical testing and the use of NSAIDS
  12. Step Nine: Vitamin D, anti inflammatory and antioxidants
  13. Step Ten: Hot of the press research

Book Reviews

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Nina, thank you so much for two great books. I took them to my Nephrologist Dr. Patel in Woodbury and he told me it was the best book on diet and kidney disease for patietns he has ever seen. My GFR went from 22 to 38, he couldnt believe it. You have given me so much hope that I will not end of on dialysis. 

- Mary Franklin, Woodbury

I was a mess before I purchased the books, had high potassium, uncontrolled sugars and high blood pressure. By following your advice my potassium is now almost normal, my diabetes is well controlled and my creatinine went from 2.8 to 2.1 in only 6 months. I will follow you diet forever and hope my creatinine keeps going down. I tell anyone who will listed to buy your books and stick to them like glue. 

- Merv Freeman, Miami.

I am only 32 years old but I was looking at dialysis in less than two years. I was in early stage 4 when I started following your diet, in just 6 months my kidneys improved radicly and I was downgraded to stage 3. Two years later I am in stage 1, not fearing dialysis I have never felt better and stronger. I follow you diet faithfully and my diabetes has never been better controlled. Thank you so much for helping me D.L Washington DC.

 

About the Author

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Nina Kolbe RD, CSR, LD is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Renal Specialist who has been working with kidney disease patients for the past 25 years.

Ms Kolbe is considered an opinion leader in the field of renal nutrition.  She is the current chairperson of the Council of Renal Nutrition serving the National Capital Area as well as a board member on the Medical Steering Committee of the National Kidney Foundation, serving the National Capital Area.   Ms. Kolbe is on the board of the National Kidney Disease Education Program of the National Institutes of Health ( NIH) and  provides lectures at Georgetown University on renal nutrition to "Renal Fellows" young Doctors choosing to specialize in kidney disease.

Nina Kolbe promotes improving kidney health by implementing cutting edge research on diet, supplementation and lifestyle. Book excerpt "after working in this field for over 20 years, I am convinced and research supports this, that an early diagnosis, proper medical management, diet and a healthy lifestyle can all contribute to delay the progression of kidney disease.

Kidney Disease

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26 million Americans, 1 in 9 adults have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).  Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common reasons for a decrease in the workings of the kidney.  Managing those conditions and providing the recommended levels of protein, potassium, sodium and phosphorus along with lifestyle changes and proper supplementation are all essential in the improvement of this disease process.

Q: I see some adds for herbal medication and natural remedies do they work?

A: Thank you for asking this very important question. When we take medications whether they are prescription, over the counter or herbal there are only two ways to eliminate them from our body. One way is through the urinary system ( kidneys) the other way is through the biliary system ( liver then stool). In this country the FDA expects rigorous clinical trials from medications which will be prescribed by a physician. The effects on the kidneys are carefully monitored for any changes. Unfortunately the herbal or natural supplements do not receive this level of scrutiny so their effects on the kidneys are not documented. There have been many supplements in the past which did cause some adverse events on the kidneys and only then were they pulled from the shelves in the stores. Since we do not know much about the supplements or the laboratory in which they are manufactured I caution my patients against their use. My motto is if we don't know for sure they are safe don't take a chance, better safe than sorry.

Q: My doctor said I should avoid potassium- what does that mean?

A:   Your lab test may have indicated that your kidneys are not adequately eliminating the mineral potassium. A low or moderate potassium diet is indicated. This book will give you lists of low and moderate potassium foods. All the recipes in the book have also been calculated to provide a decreased level of potassium.

Q:  I love tea and coffee can I still drink them?

A:   Yes, research has shown that the antioxidants and polyphenols in tea and coffee can have positive effect on kidney health.

Q:  I have been recently diagnosed with CKD, should I take over the counter multiple vitamins?

A:  Not knowing the exact composition of your vitamins I would have to say no. The needs for CKD are different and special attention needs to be paid to the amount of Vitamin C and A in the supplements. Renal preparations are suggested.

Q: What if I have more questions?

If you have any questions about the book or the content it covers please email the author at nina@kidneyhealthgourmet.com.