Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a baked product prepared with low-protein flour, extra virgin olive oil, brewer’s yeast, sugar, salt

Ingredients

• 250 g low-protein flour (about 8.8 oz / 2 cups)
• 40 g extra-virgin olive oil (about 3 tablespoons / 1.4 fl oz)
• 12 g fresh baker’s yeast (about 0.4 oz / 1 tablespoon fresh yeast or ~1¼ teaspoons active dry yeast)
• 150 g water (about 150 ml / 5 fl oz / ⅔ cup)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (about 4 g / 0.15 oz)
• 2 g table salt (about ⅓ teaspoon)

Method

Dissolve the brewer’s yeast in warm water. In a bowl, put the low-protein flour, oil and sugar. Add the water and knead with the help of a ladle or fork. When the water has been absorbed, you can knead the dough with your hands.

Give the bread the desired shape and put it to rise in a warm place covered with a cloth. It takes about 1 hour for the dough to double in volume.

Bake in a hot oven.

Allergens

Low-protein flour: low in gluten

Brewer’s yeast: does not contain allergens

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Low-protein flour: indicated in case of renal insufficiency or liver dysfunction. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Brewer’s yeast: improves metabolism and helps strengthen the immune system

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)