Renal Diet Cookbook for Caregivers


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Recipes to help you manage chronic kidney disease for your loved one When your loved one has chronic kidney disease (CKD), adopting a renal health-focused diet with them can help you both live life to the fullest. Featuring 75 flavor-packed renal diet recipes, each one optimized for the various stages of CKD, this cookbook sets the two of you up for long-term success. What sets this renal diet cookbook apart: Caregiver guidance—Learn about the five stages of CKD, the dos and don'ts of a proper diet, and ways that you, as a caregiver, can advocate for your loved one. Introductory plans—Get started with sample menus that guide the two of you through every meal for an entire week. Key nutrition facts—Each recipe includes detailed serving size and nutrition info, ensuring you serve up properly balanced plates. Ensure you are taking care of your loved one with this standout kidney disease diet cookbook.




Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook Caregiver Edition


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Caregivers Rejoice! THIS COOKBOOK IS FOR YOU.It can be challenging to cook for loved ones battling neurodegenerative illness. And while it is important for all to remain involved with meaningful activities, finding ways to keep everyone safe and engaged during meal preparation can be difficult. As a veteran occupational therapist and certified chef, Melissa’s passion for helping you and your loved ones, care recipient, to stay healthy and connected through food will bring hope and fulfillment to your kitchen. This cookbook is packed full of recipes, helpful hints, and the tools you need to promote safe and meaningful engagement.Your kitchen can be a place where fun and health flourish, no matter the challenges you face. Get Started Today!




The Family Caregiver's Cookbook


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You’re in the caregiving trenches and barely make it through the day, let alone have the energy to prepare fancy meals. But meals don’t have to be fancy or hard to make in order to be delicious, nutritious, and healthy. Harriet Hodgson, a dedicated home cook, former food writer, and family caregiver, wanted to fix delicious meals for her disabled husband. A creative cook, Harriet adapted favorite family recipes and created new ones for this book, reducing salt, fat, and sugar. Personal stories add to the recipes and each one ends with “Caregiver Tips.” You’ll get tips on how to stock your pantry, speed shop for groceries, understand the effects of sodium, and practice food safety. The book is set in larger print that makes it easy to read. Treat your loved one—and yourself—to these easy-fix, delicious, and satisfying recipes. Make every meal a celebration of life!




The Cancer Diet Cookbook


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100 Easy, nourishing meals for cancer patients and caregivers during treatment and recovery No matter what your cancer journey may be, it's essential to make sound dietary choices during this incredibly challenging time. The Cancer Diet Cookbook can help you during treatment and recovery by offering tons of healthy and tasty meal options made in 30 minutes or less, with five simple ingredients, or all in one pot. Beyond that, you'll explore the relationship between cancer and nutrition as well as the crucial roles that compassion and self-care play in the lives of both patients and caregivers. From Easy Lemon-Butter Fish to mouthwatering Moroccan Chicken, this complete cancer diet cookbook and good health guide will give you everything you need to stay strong and eat well during this process. The Cancer Diet Cookbook features: 100 Wholesome recipes—Discover dozens of delicious, nutritious dishes made with easy-to-find ingredients that can help manage symptoms and boost immunity during and after treatment. Time-saving tips—This comprehensive cancer diet cookbook shares expert advice for batch cooking, simple storage options, and drinks and snacks you can make in a snap. Essential info—Learn how cancer affects the body, how "cancer-fighting foods" can help, some foods to avoid, and more from an experienced registered dietitian. Embrace a new, healthier way of eating that's perfect for patients and caregivers with The Cancer Diet Cookbook.




The Meals to Heal Cookbook


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Nutrition is a vital component of anyone's fight against cancer, but loss of appetite and side effects of treatment can make even the simple act of eating a challenge. Written to meet the unique needs of cancer patients and caregivers, The Meals to Heal Cookbook offers 150 recipes to make eating less stressful, more convenient, and simply more enjoyable. Created by oncology-credentialed registered dietitians, these delicious, nourishing, easy-to-prepare dishes are full of the nutrients you need to maintain strength during treatment. Loaded with essential nutrition info and recipes coded by common symptoms and side effects (including fatigue, nausea, digestive issues, mouth sores, taste and smell aversion, and others).




The Maker Cookbook


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The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity center. The Maker Movement is sweeping the nation because it is creative and educational—and a lot of fun. Nonetheless, some librarians have hesitated to incorporate the movement into their programming because their libraries do not have dedicated makerspaces. If that describes you, then take heart. Written by librarians for librarians, this "cookbook" proves that every library is already a MakerPlace and provides you with recipes to make your library come alive with creativity. Easy-to-use, step-by-step guidance helps you create engaging K–8 programs in science and technology, arts and crafts, and home skills that are perfect for the library setting. The menu of ideas is broken into four types of programming. "Appetizers" add a taste of the Maker movement to existing library programs. "Entrees" present full programs for a lengthy one-day event or a short series. "Side Dishes" are programs you can use if you have limited staff, budget, space, or any combination of those. "Desserts" are low-tech programs, suitable for young children. Each "recipe" includes extensions, variations, and curriculum tie-ins that give you even more ways to present the program ideas, whether to a different audience or as part of other related activities. Programs that involve creating a "Balloon Zip Line," a "Zen Garden," or a "Maker Marketplace" will delight library users and generate activity and excitement in your library.




Cancer Diet Cookbook for Seniors


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Cancer Diet Cookbook for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide to Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Meals for Improved Health and Strength is a valuable resource designed to empower seniors affected by cancer, as well as their caregivers and loved ones, by providing them with essential nutritional information, practical guidance, and an array of delectable recipes tailored to support overall well-being during and after cancer treatment. This comprehensive guide begins with an informative introduction to the importance of proper nutrition for cancer survivors. It highlights the key dietary components that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, such as antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and healthy fats, and how they can aid in recovery, reduce the risk of recurrence, and improve the quality of life for seniors affected by cancer. The book delves into specific strategies to manage common side effects of cancer treatments, such as loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, taste changes, and food aversions. Through these personalized approaches, seniors can learn how to adapt their diets to address their unique needs and concerns, making it easier to maintain their health and well-being throughout the journey of cancer treatment and beyond. One of the main features of this book is its extensive collection of over 50 delicious, nutrient-dense, and easy-to-prepare recipes, specifically designed for seniors with cancer. These recipes are categorized into sections such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers, and guilt-free sweet treats, offering a variety of options to suit different tastes and preferences. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, preparation times, serving sizes, and nutritional information to help seniors make informed decisions about their dietary choices. In addition to the recipes, the book offers practical tips on meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking techniques to help seniors take charge of their nutrition. It also emphasizes the importance of creating a pleasant and supportive mealtime environment, encouraging seniors to engage with friends and family during meals for emotional support and motivation. The role of caregivers and loved ones in supporting a cancer patient's dietary needs is also addressed in the book. By providing guidance on how to assist with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and emotional support during mealtimes, caregivers can create a positive environment that encourages seniors to prioritize their nutrition. Cancer Diet Cookbook for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide to Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Meals for Improved Health and Strength is more than just a cookbook - it's an essential guide that empowers seniors affected by cancer, their caregivers, and loved ones to take control of their nutritional well-being. With its wealth of information, practical advice, and mouth-watering recipes, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to improve their health and quality of life during and after cancer treatment. Finally , Cancer Diet Cookbook for Beginners, Cancer Diet Cookbook for Vegetarians, Prostate Cancer Diet Cookbook, and Cancer Diet Cookbook for Newly Diagnosed indispensable resource offers a wide range of delicious and easy-to-prepare meals, specifically designed to support the health and well-being of those affected by cancer, regardless of their dietary preferences or stage of diagnosis.




Building Better Caregivers


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Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.




The Healthy Family Cookbook


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Over forty fun, fast, tasty, and healthy recipes for the whole family to enjoy together! If you feel challenged to serve your family healthy meals, much less to do it every day, The Healthy Family Cookbook is here to show you that nutritious food doesn’t have to be bland or take a long time and a lot of work to prepare—anyone can prepare healthy recipes that taste great and satisfy everyone, even the pickiest eaters. In these bright pages with full-color photographs, you’ll find over forty health-conscious recipes for a wide variety of kid-tested and kid-approved foods such as Southwestern Beef Roll-Ups, Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, and Mexican Lasagna that are certain to be instant hits in any family! The foods within include healthy entrees, side dishes, and snacks that appeal to children and adults, all with recipes that are budget-friendly, multicultural, and quick and easy for even busy families to make. Each recipe was created to fit into any family’s healthy eating plan, with lean cuts of meat, a focus on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and lots of herbs and spices for bold flavor. And, with helpful tips for kids such as preparation notes and guides to the most leftover-friendly meals, these recipes offer a delicious way for your family to eat together in any circumstance. The Healthy Family Cookbook features fun and family-friendly recipes such as: Red, White, and Green Grilled Cheese Dunkin’ Veggies and Chips Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad Grapesicles Crunchy Chicken Fingers with Tangy Dipping Sauce Buttons-and-Bows Pasta And many more!




Cancer Caregivers


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Informal caregivers - family members, friends, and other loved ones - are an essential, uncompensated and significantly burdened extension of the healthcare team. Rapid advances in cancer care, including new drugs and immunotherapies and more sophisticated diagnostic tools, have markedly improved the ability to medically extend lives and enhance survival. As patients are living longer, with today's shorter hospital stays and shift towards increased outpatient care, however, the demands placed on all caregivers and their needs have substantially increased. Cancer Caregivers reveals the field of Psycho-Oncology's exploration of the depth of complexities of caregiving experiences and identifies the vast expanses left to be understood. This text describes the characteristics and experiences of cancer caregivers based on their life stage, relationship to the patient, and ethnic group membership, as well as patients' disease and treatment type. It highlights the significant progress in research focused on the development and dissemination of psychosocial interventions for cancer caregivers, and includes in-depth case studies to illustrate their delivery and application. The text also explores the provision of support to caregivers in the community and the legal and ethical concerns faced by caregivers throughout the caregiving process. Cancer Caregivers offers both fundamental and practical information and is the essential resource for all healthcare professionals who work with patients and families facing cancer.