"Dialysis Dining on the Go" is a new publication debuted at the April 2010 National Kidney Foundation annual meeting. This book is a dialysis patient's guide for fast food, casual dining, and convenience foods specific to individual restaurants and companies. As renal dietitians and nephrologists, we know and understand that patient's enjoy eating out and will continue doing so. "Dialysis Dining on the Go" was created to allow for greater freedom and confidence in making appropriate food choices while eating out. Selections are described throughout using traffic signals- "Go" (green), "Caution" (yellow), and "Stop" (red). GO choices include foods lower in sodium and higher in protein; CAUTION choices include foods higher in phosphorus and sodium; and STOP choices include foods high in potassium and sodium. Other instructional tips showcased throughout the guidebook include: A word from the authors, When I don't know what to choose at at restaurant, Better fluid control tips, Salad bar recommendations, Dessert recommendations, How to read a food label, Pizza & Chinese foods, and much, much, more....
Ordering information by e-mail only. E-mail addresses as follows: alleycat2001rd@yahoo.com and cynthiag42@hotmail.com. Book cost is $9.95 per book plus $3.00 shipping costs. For quantities ordered of 250 or more, there will be a $2.00 discount per book, excluding shipping charges. "Dialysis Dining on the Go" was written by Allyson Almeida, RD, LDN & Cynthia G. West, M.D. Both practice at Liberty Dialysis in Washington, PA.
