Product Description

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a painful, awkward and debilitating condition that affects the nerves and muscles of millions of North Americans. In fact, IBS is second only to the common cold in causing missed days from work. Thankfully, there are ways to manage and relieve the symptoms of this agonizing disorder: stress-relief, exercise and a healthful, selective diet. Eat Well, Live Well with High Fibre: High Fibre Recipes and Tips includes simple and delicious high-fiber recipes that will appeal to everyone's appetite.

About the Eat Well, Live Well series:

The Eat Well, Live Well series provides information for people with special dietary needs. Each title includes an introduction written by a prominent dietitian that will help facilitate living with a specific condition and diet.

Alongside the more than 100 easy and delicious recipes in each book are easy-to-follow tips about treating, diagnosing and ultimately living comfortably with the particular disorder. A list of common symptoms helps identify digestive troubles. There are also lists of foods that should be avoided and recommended foods that ensure a balanced diet is attained. A nutrition table accompanies every recipe, ensuring that the body is provided with adequate fuel and nourishment.

Each book contains sections on:

• Living with the disorder
• Desserts
• Breakfast
• Baking
• Snacks, light meals and sides
• Basics
• Main meals.

Ultimately, the goal of the Eat Well, Live Well series is to provide specially tailored recipes that are fast, fresh and appetizing, and suitable for everyday eating as well as special occasions. The recipes are designed to satisfy the whole family, eliminating the need to cook separate meals to cater to special dietary demands.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #336680 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author

Susannah Holt, PhD, is a dietitian with over 10 years' experience in nutrition research. She is the author of more than 20 healthy-eating books and has written the most recent version of the international table of glycemic index (GI) values, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.