Cooking Well - Delicious, everyday recipes for the PKD family

Sep 27, 2026

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Cooking Well delivers practical, kidney-friendly nutrition guidance and a curated set of delicious recipes designed for individuals living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and their families. The book sets out evidence-based dietary goals to support kidney health, including managing factors linked to cyst growth and overall disease progression. It also addresses needs across life stages and treatment contexts—such as dialysis and kidney transplantation—by pairing nutritional guidelines with organized recipe sections and reference materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages124

Reading Time5 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Nutritional Guidelines for Individuals Living With ADPKD

Goals of Living With a PKD Diet

Recipes

Appetizers

Soups and Salads

Sides

Entrees

Desserts

Spices, Spreads and Rubs

Reference

Glossary of Terms and Topics

References

Index

Cooking Delicious, everyday recipes for the PKD family Jacob Taylor, Ph.D., RD, LD Cooking Delicious, everyday recipes for the PKD family Cooking Well Delicious, everyday recipes for the PKD family Copyright © 2016 PKD Foundation. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without prior written permission from the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-692-83054-3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AUTHOR Jacob Taylor, Ph.D., RD, LD CONTRIBUTORS Osama Amro, M. D. Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA Provided content for the water and ADPKD section. Kelly L. Welsh, RD, CD Author of “Brilliant Eats,” the original kidney-friendly cookbook from which some of the recipes in this book were taken. Recipe analysis was conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition by Katelynne Burghardt, RDN, with support from Debra Sullivan, Ph. D., RD, Department Chair and Midwest Dairy Council Professor in Clinical Nutrition. This cookbook was made possible with the generous support of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Published by the PKD Foundation 1.800.PKD.CURE [pkdcure.org](pkdcure.org) Produced by Ascend Integrated Media 6710 W. 121st St., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66209 [ascendmedia.com](ascendmedia.com) Recipe photography by Wheat Photography 115 W. 18th St., Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64108 [wheatphoto.com](wheatphoto.com) Cooking Delicious, everyday recipes for the PKD family ABOUT THE PKD FOUNDATION The PKD Foundation is dedicated to nding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) to improve the lives of those ita􀀞ects. We do this by funding research and promoting education, advocacy, support and awareness. Our vision is that one day no one will su􀀞er the full e􀀞ects ofPKD. Visit pkdcure.org to learn more. A Note From the Author fter becoming a dietitian in 2011, I moved to Kansas City, Missouri, AtoUcniomplete my Phversity of Kansa.DsM. in MediecdalicalCenNteurtritioAs an Scrsit-eynecae at thr Ph De student, I was given the task of selecting a research topic for my dissertation, a choice that may ultimately de nemy career. At that time, I was working asa pediatric nephrology dietitian at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, so doing research in kidney disease was of signi cant interest. Fortunately, I was approached by physician-scientist and PKD Foundation co-founder Jared Grantham, M.D., to design a diet for patients with PKD. Needless to say, with my background in clinical nutrition, I was intrigued by the possibility of designing a diet based on scienti c evidence that would bene t patients. Dr. Grantham thought that because certain dietary elements may potentially a􀀞ect the kidneys of individuals with PKD, a special diet should be designed and prescribed early in the course of the disease. Together, we developed a diet that would limit potentially harmful dietary elements, like excessive intakes of sodium and protein, and add more elements that may protect the kidney, like fruits, vegetables and 􀀝uids. This cookbook isnot just a cookbook of delicious, healthy foods, but is based on the research of many scientists working to understand how diet maybe used asa therapy for PKD patients. These recipes adhere toa set of dietary goals based on that research. After nishing my doctorate in 2015, I relocated to Groningen, the Netherlands, to complete my post-doctorate training atthe University Medical Center Groningen in its Expertise Center for PKD research. My work continues tobe centered on understanding how diet maya􀀞ect cyst growth and kidney damage in PKDandhow making dietary changes may help protect the kidney. It is my hope that this cookbook provides those with PKD, who are looking to play an active role in their disease, a helpful hand in understanding

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of Cooking Well?

It provides evidence-informed nutritional guidelines and everyday recipes intended to support kidney health for people living with PKD.

Which dietary factors does the book identify as potentially harmful for PKD?

The guidelines highlight potential harm from excessive sodium and animal protein, low HDL cholesterol, extra body weight, and caffeine, while emphasizing the protective roles of water, fruits, and vegetables.

How does the book organize its content for different needs?

It includes nutrition guidelines tailored to specific groups (such as those with ADPKD, those on dialysis, and transplant recipients) followed by clearly sectioned recipes and reference materials.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Aran