Diet and Nutrition

A common problem after transplantation is excessive weight gain. This can lead to high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and diabetes. To limit weight gain, transplant recipients are usually encouraged to eat a well-balanced diet that is low in salt, cholesterol, fat, and sugar. Your transplant dietitian will outline a specific nutrition plan for you.

For good-tasting recipes that will also help you maintain your weight, try one of the following cookbooks:

The New American Heart Association Cookbook:
25th Anniversary Edition
Hardcover, Paperback. Times Books. 1999.

American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low Cholesterol Cookbook:
Heart-Healthy, Easy-to-Make Recipes That Taste Great
Hardcover. Times Books. 1998.

Around the World Cookbook:
Healthy Recipes With an International Flavor
Hardcover. Times Books. 1996.

American Medical Association Family Cookbook:
Good Food That's Good for You
By M. Barnard and C. W. CallawayPaperback.
Pocket Books. 1999.

The American Diabetes Association's Complete Quickand Hearty Diabetic Cookbook:
More Than 250 Fast,Low-Fat Recipes With Old-Fashioned Good Taste
Paperback. Contemporary Books. 1998.

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