|
AAKP News of the Month: Join AAKP for Kidney Beginnings: Live!
AAKP will be in Memphis, TN, May 15, and Orlando, FL, May 22 for Kidney Beginnings: Live. Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE educational program designed to educate individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. Attendees receive complimentary educational materials, learn about kidney disease in a welcoming atmosphere and have the opportunity to have questions answered by local health care professionals.
Please continue to check the AAKP website for more upcoming locations and dates. | |
| |
|
|
|
 |
|
Recipe of the Month: Oven Fried Cod |
 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1/4 cup non-dairy creamer
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (more if you prefer spicy)
- 1 cup soft white bread crumbs*
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground tarragon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons oil
*Soft bread crumbs are made with fresh bread. Pulse in a blender or food processor to make light, soft crumbs.
Preparation:
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Wash fish and pat dry.
- Mix non-dairy creamer and hot sauce in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl mix breadcrumbs, flour, pepper, tarragon and paprika, then place on a large piece of waxed paper.
- Dip fish into non-dairy creamer mixture and then into bread crumb mix. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat the remaining crumbs on top of fish and drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 5 to 10 minutes at 450° F. To test for doneness, gently stick a fork into the fish and twist slightly. If the fish flakes it is done. Do not overcook.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 229; Fat: 10g; Protein: 21g; Phosphorus: 144mg; Potassium: 255mg; Sodium: 169mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: Three meat; one starch
Recipe reprinted with permission by Culinary Kidney Cooks and Cooking for David: A Culinary Dialysis Cookbook. |
| AAKP Continues to Look Forward while Experiencing Leadership Change |
AAKP has announced the resignation of its Executive Director, Kim Buettner. Buettner has accepted a position within the Education and Patient Advisory Program of a large Tampa based cancer treatment and research center. "For more than 10 years, Kim has held a career with AAKP. She has served the Association in several roles and during the past year, as the executive director, she has demonstrated her passion and commitment toward patient education," said AAKP President Roberta "Bobbi" Wager, RN, MSN. "Her departure saddens the Board and staff, however, we are happy to see her advancing in an area for which she holds such an interest." Buettner's last day is April 15. The Board has developed a search committee and is conducting a national search for an executive director. For additional information, please send an e-mail to info@aakp.org. | | Drug for High Potassium Has No Proven Benefit |
For more than half a century, products containing ion exchange resins have been used in patients with dangerously high levels of potassium. However, there is no convincing evidence these products are actually effective, according to an article in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). High potassium levels (hyperkalemia) could be a life-threatening problem, commonly occurring in patients with kidney disease. Ion exchange resins, mixed with a cathartic called sorbitol, have long been used to treat hyperkalemia. Millions of doses of this product are prescribed every year in the United States yet it has never been studied with controlled trials to prove it works. The drugs came into widespread use before drug manufacturers were required to prove the effectiveness of their products before gaining FDA approval. Researchers call for further studies to weigh the harms versus benefits of these products. Meanwhile, they believe that doctors should first try other alternatives to managing high potassium levels. |
| Vote for Your Favorite Kidney Patient Artwork! |
| Vote for your favorite AAKP artwork contest entry! The illustrations are on the AAKP website for public judging. Voting is open until April 15. Winners will be announced in late April.
The top three selected pieces of artwork will be turned into all occasion greeting cards and be offered as Association fundraisers. Winners will receive a complimentary pack of their artwork greeting card along with an award certificate for their accomplishments. To cast your vote, go to http://aakp.org/events/artwork-contest/artwork-submissions/. | | Kraft to Cut Sodium Levels in Food Products | | Kraft Foods, the maker of Oreo cookies and Velveeta cheese, said it plans to cut sodium levels in its North American products by about 10 percent over the next two years, making it the latest food maker trying to address health concerns. The largest North American food maker said its plans would eliminate more than 10 million pounds - or more than 750 million teaspoons - of salt from some of North America's most popular foods. The news came after the world's No. 2 soft-drink maker, PepsiCo, said it would to stop sales of full-sugar soft drinks to primary and secondary schools on a global scale by 2012. Lawmakers in more than a dozen U.S. states are also campaigning to tax sugary beverages to cover obesity-related health costs. |
|
AAKP Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors |
AAKP is currently accepting nominations for the 2010-2011 National Board of Directors. The elections are held in July, with new members seated at AAKP's Annual Convention in September. Board members serve two-year terms. The deadline to submit nominations is May 21, 2010.
The AAKP Board of Directors is responsible for establishing goals and policies for the Association. Board members must attend three meetings each year, participate in conference calls and committee membership. For more information about the AAKP Board of Directors or to request a nomination form, please contact AAKP at (800) 749-AAKP or visit the AAKP website to download the nomination form. Self nominations are encouraged. |
|
KidneyLink Website Offers Information on Transplants |
 KidneyLink is a program for anyone desiring more information about the kidney transplant process. The goal of KidneyLink is to provide those in need of a kidney transplant, as well as potential kidney donors, the basic information needed to make educated decisions regarding this life-changing event. KidneyLink.org offers easy-to-understand information about the various forms of kidney transplants as well as interactive transplant center maps and statistics, FAQ's on kidney donations, patient stories and tips on how to talk with others about the need for a kidney. KidneyLink was created by and is maintained by the PKD Foundation. |
| Tip of the Month: Grocery Shopping for Kidney Patients |
 Going to the grocery store isn't easy for people on a restricted diet. There are temptations at every turn. As a kidney patient, nutrition is an important part of your treatment plan. What you put into your cart will eventually affect how you feel. Here are a few tips to make grocery shopping simpler:
- Review your meal plan before you head to the store. Remember, you can always call your renal dietitian with any questions.
- Make a list of all the foods you need, checking to see what you already have at home.
- Don't shop hungry. You'll be more likely to make spontaneous purchases that don't fit into your diet plan.
- Shop by following the aisles on the perimeter of the store. This is where the fresh foods are located. Avoid the center aisles as they typically contain processed foods which are high in sodium.
- Make it a habit to read labels. Protein, potassium and sodium are listed on labels. Phosphorus is not commonly listed, so work with your dietitian to learn which foods contain high amounts.
| |
|
|
|
