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We are two chicks who decided to share some fun with food!
We plan on choosing some recipes and having a bit of fun with them! Sara will make the original recipe and maybe have some low-fat options and I, Dawn will take the recipe and tweak it if I can to become kidney and diabetic friendly (because, yes, I am both diabetic-type 2 and have PKD). Hopefully we will share some delicious and healthier versions of our recipes!
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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Dawn's Version of Shrimp Pasta Salad

Original Recipe: Shrimp Pasta Salad

Forgot to take a pic :(

Diabetic Version: use whole wheat pasta

Kidney Friendly Version: NO salt, less oil

This is a delicious and easy recipe that is healthy. If you have issues with gout you may have to refrain from having shrimp but I'm not bothered by it so I quite enjoyed this one! :)


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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Dawn's Version of Green Bean Salad

Original Recipe: Green Bean Salad

Forgot a pic of this one too! :(

This recipe is easy and healthy and good for both diabetics and kidney disease.
You can substitute bacon for the prosciutto and I always use "shaky cheese" rather than fresh parmesan.
The toasted pine nuts are wonderful! :) (Generally nuts and seeds are a NONO for kidney patients but I suggest moderation and perhaps using half the amount a recipe calls for so you still get to enjoy the flavour while keeping mindful of your restrictions).

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Disclaimer:

We are not medical professionals, nutritionists or dietitians in any way. We are a pair of mother's trying to create healthy and delicious meal options for our families. We each have our own health issues to deal with which have been factors in our quest for good food and this is our well-meaning, heart-felt solution and led to our decision of sharing parts of our journey with you. The recipes we'll create are not meant not be "perfectly" nutritious or without any "bad"ingredients at all but rather BETTER options and different solutions and choices than the normal high fat, high sodium, high everything versions. We hope they help and we share them with pleasure.