Following the hemodialysis diet means giving up entirely — or nearly so — some of our most favorite foods. From time to time, I find good substitutes that help me live under the dietary guidelines more comfortably.
Golden Oreos
At first, I was skeptical of these. A purist friend of mine even went so far as to revile Golden Oreos as a kind of heresy, an upsetting of the natural order of things for Oreos to be made in any flavor other than chocolate. But for those of us who must forgo chocolate, Golden Oreos are a good substitute.
They have a rich, toasty, vanilla flavor. Plus, they provide all the same Oreo benefits of being delicious when dunked in your beverage of choice. The crème filling is the same as traditional Oreos, so those who prefer to screw apart the layers, lick out the filling and then eat the cookie will likewise be pleased.
Honeycrisp Apples
Apples probably have the lowest potassium content of any fruit, which makes them extremely dialysis-friendly. They have the added plus of insoluble fiber, which we need since whole grains are off the diet.
As much as I like applesauce and other forms of cooked apples, I’ve never been much for eating apples out of hand. Too many bad experiences with dry, mealy, blah-tasting apples. Until I met the honeycrisp.
As the names suggests, honeycrisp apples are unfailingly sweet, juicy and crunchy: really all an apple lover could ask for.
Have you discovered any foods that make living on the dialysis diet somewhat more bearable? If so, please share them in the comments.
Following the hemodialysis diet means giving up entirely — or nearly so — some of our most favorite foods. From time to time, I find good substitutes that help me live under the dietary guidelines more comfortably.
Golden Oreos
At first, I was skeptical of these. A purist friend of mine even went so far as to revile Golden Oreos as a kind of heresy, an upsetting of the natural order of things for Oreos to be made in any flavor other than chocolate. But for those of us who must forgo chocolate, Golden Oreos are a good substitute.
They have a rich, toasty, vanilla flavor. Plus, they provide all the same Oreo benefits of being delicious when dunked in your beverage of choice. The crème filling is the same as traditional Oreos, so those who prefer to screw apart the layers, lick out the filling and then eat the cookie will likewise be pleased.
Honeycrisp Apples
Apples probably have the lowest potassium content of any fruit, which makes them extremely dialysis-friendly. They have the added plus of insoluble fiber, which we need since whole grains are off the diet.
As much as I like applesauce and other forms of cooked apples, I’ve never been much for eating apples out of hand. Too many bad experiences with dry, mealy, blah-tasting apples. Until I met the honeycrisp.
As the names suggests, honeycrisp apples are unfailingly sweet, juicy and crunchy: really all an apple lover could ask for.
Have you discovered any foods that make living on the dialysis diet somewhat more bearable? If so, please share them in the comments.