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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Diet and Recipes => Dialysis: Thanksgiving Recipes => Topic started by: okarol on November 22, 2008, 01:42:01 PM
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Thanksgiving - Indulging Can Be Hazardous
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By Lori Hartwell, RSN President
Thanksgiving is almost here. We will gather with family and friends and share a tasty meal. For most people, it is a happy occasion. However, some people dread the festive feast. Many people who live with chronic kidney disease have dietary restrictions that don’t coincide with the culinary delights of the holiday season. The dialysis diet can be difficult to adhere to during the holidays, so it is important to make sure your holiday meal is healthy. And remember many family members may be dealing with their own dietary restrictions.
For example: experts advise diabetics to watch their sugar, people who have high blood pressure to limit their sodium and heart disease patients to be mindful of their cholesterol intake.
Hosts can take the following steps to assure their guests are eating what is proper for them.
~Ask their guests if they have any specific dietary limitations.
~Display the ingredients of the meal on a printed menu.
~Check out the Internet - there is a surplus of recipes to meet specific dietary guidelines.
~Organize a “Potluck Thanksgiving” and ask everyone to bring a side dish that is conscious of the dietary restrictions.
Guests can take the following steps to help assure they are eating the proper foods.
* Talk to the hosts to let them know of specific dietary needs. Provide tasty “renal friendly” recipes upon request.
* Offer to bring a side dish and dessert that meets within your dietary restrictions.
* Don’t feel embarrassed or shy to ask for what you need to stay healthy.
Thanksgiving is about being grateful for the many blessing we have in life. Family and friends who learn about our dietary limitations make us feel loved and cared about. Enjoy!
Here's a recipe for Thanksgiving Dinner at http://www.kidneytimes.com/recipe.php?id=5040
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I like to eat all the toasted marshmallow topping off the sweet potato pie!
8)
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I like to eat all the toasted marshmallow topping off the sweet potato pie!
8)
That's my hubby's favorite! It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without it! :bandance;
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Take a look at me and you can see that indulging is hazardous. :rofl;
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Take a look at me and you can see that indulging is hazardous. :rofl;
but oh so cute!
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my husband always smokes a turkey
I make suasage dressing
and potato salad
almost like a Bar-B-Que
I save the guts and make giblet gravy
so then you need mashed potatoes.....
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What is better for the Dialysis pt, regular sweet potatoes, or sweet potatoes?
Also, I think pumpkin is a no-no, is that right.
Besides my husband, we are inviting 2 friends from the center, I do not want to overload anyone.
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Indulging in anything.... is not good either. Moderation.
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I will have one serving spoon of everything. And that is it!!! Is that overindulging?
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Lord,
Thank you for an abundant table, Bless these humble foods.
Please watch over our table and not let me use the BIG spoon, again, this year.
Amen
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Oh Charlie, I did say serving spoon, didn't I??? Oops!!! Well, hey, this year I will do better, I am sure.