| Check Out the New Features of AAKP My Health™ |  |
AAKP My Health™ now offers new features to help users take charge of their health care. Users can now receive appointment reminders by email and print emergency contact cards.
AAKP My Health™ is a free, unique section of the AAKP website, www.aakp.org, that provides you with online tools to be the leader in your healthcare. With AAKP My Health™, you can:
· Track your lab results
· Log your medications
· List your healthcare team members
· Prepare information for doctor visits
· Test your kidney knowledge
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Recipe of the Month: Bagel Bread Pudding |
 Portions: 4
Serving size: 1/4 recipe
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 medium sized bagels
- 1 cup nondairy creamer
- 1/2 cup low cholesterol egg product
- 1/2 cup sugar*
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation
- Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Break bagels into small pieces and place in baking dish.
- Mix together nondairy creamer, egg product, sugar and cinnamon. Pour over bagel pieces and set aside for a few minutes until the bagels absorb the liquid.
- Place in a 350 F oven for 30 minutes and bake until browned on top. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 310; Fat: 7g; Protein: 8g; Phosphorus 99mg; Potassium 169mg; Sodium 281mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: One meat; one starch; one nondairy milk substitute; one-half high calorie
*Nutrient Analysis (with artificial sweetener): Calories: 270; Fat: 7g; Protein: 8g; Phosphorus 88mg; Potassium: 170mg; Sodium: 250mg
*Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: Replace sugar with artificial sweetener, 12 packets = 1/2 cup sugar; one meat; one starch; one nondairy milk substitute
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| Most Salads Have Too Much Salt |
A British study of 270 salads and pasta bowls purchased from retail outlets, supermarkets, cafes and fast food restaurants revealed that a surprising number of them contained more than half of our daily recommended salt intake. The survey, conducted by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH), found very high levels of hidden salt in salads. In fact, about 10 percent of them had more salt than a McDonald's Big Mac. The following salads were found to have the highest salt levels:
- 3.1 g of salt per portion - KFC Zinger Salad with Caesar Dressing or Low Fat Vinaigrette Dressing
- 2.9 g of salt per portion - KFC Original Recipe Chicken Salad with Caesar dressing or low fat vinaigrette dressing
- 2.6 g of salt per portion - McDonalds Crispy Chicken and Bacon Salad with Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing or Low Fat Balsamic Dressing
Unfortunately, barely 22 percent of the 46 salads branded as "healthy" would actually qualify as containing a healthy amount of sodium. |
| Cereal Choices to Start the Day Right |
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Ready-to-eat cereals are popular, quick, and easy breakfast foods for patients of all ages. It is important to choose a cereal that fits well into your renal diet. With respect to cereals geared toward children, there may be concerns that some of them are high sugar containing, presweetened foods. However, other cereals might provide a way to increase the uptake of fiber and vitamins as well as provide increased choices in an already limited diet. Armed with the proper information, you can choose the right cereal. Click here for nutrition information for some of the most popular cereals. |
Register Now for the Next AAKP Healthline Call |
 The upcoming AAKP HealthLine call, titled I'm Always Tired...Anemia vs. Depression, takes place Wednesday, October 6, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET. The call focuses on the possible side effects of chronic kidney disease (CKD) - anemia and depression. Many of the symptoms of anemia and depression are similar including: fatigue, loss of appetite, feelings of sadness and lack of energy.
To register for this HealthLine call, please contact AAKP at (800) 749-2257 or register online. |
National PKD Awareness Week |
One in 500 people on the planet are affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) regardless of gender, age, ethnicity. That's more than 600,000 people in the United States and 12.5 million people worldwide who suffer from this debilitating genetic disease. Until a cure is found, this number will continue to rise. Unfortunately, many people have never heard of PKD.
The United States Senate has designated the week of September 13-19 as National PKD Awareness Week in an effort to increase public understanding of PKD. During this week, the PKD Foundation will be working to increase national awareness of PKD. The complete package of information can be found on the website: www.pkdcure.org/aware. |
| Tip of the Month: Breakfast for a Dialysis Diet |  Breakfast foods are easy to prepare and eat. For many people, breakfast is a favorite meal, even if the same foods are eaten daily. For those with diminished appetites, breakfast may be the highest calorie meal of the day. It is easy to skip breakfast on a busy or early starting day. Try to include breakfast daily. This meal is very important for calories and high quality protein. Breakfast helps you begin your day with a full tank of nutrients for producing the energy your body needs.
The best breakfast choices for a dialysis diet include:
- Refined hot cereals such as cream of wheat, farina, grits, malt-o meal, and cream of rice prepared without salt;
- Low sodium, refined, ready to eat cereals such as puffed rice or wheat, shredded wheat, or other cereals containing below 300 mg sodium per serving;
- Lower sodium bacon or sausage from a reduced sodium and phosphorus recipe;
- Fresh meats such as pork tenderloin, steak, or a ground beef patty;
- Low potassium beverages such as nondairy milk substitutes, apple juice, cranberry juice, grape juice, or peach nectar;
- Fruits such as applesauce, berries, pineapple, peaches, and canned pears;
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