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Simple and satisfying food choices for the one in five of the population with food intolerances, informed by Read's work as a gastroenterologist and Ransley's work as a nutritionist.
About the author
Joan Ransley is a nutrionist, cook, food writer and honorary lecturer in Nutrition at the University of Leeds. She is an active member of the Guild of Food Writers, writes a column on food, nutrition and cookery in the Yorkshire Post.
Dr Nick Read is a gastroenterologist and a psychotherapist. For many years he was Professor of Human Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Physiology at Sheffield University before becoming Professor of Integrated Medicine. He is the Chair and Medical Adviser for The IBS Network, an independent charity that supports, informs and advises people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and facilitates the concept of self care of IBS in the community. He has a longstanding interest in food and cooking.
Summary
If you’re among the one in five people with food intolerances, this guide to the sensitive gut will help you cook smarter, feel better, and still eat deliciously.
When you suffer from food sensitivities, preparing meals can turn into a nightmare. You wonder: What can I eat without getting ill, or running the risk of nutritional deficiency? What can I serve my family and friends that we’ll all enjoy? Written by a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist, Cooking for the Sensitive Gut supplies the answers, explaining how to restrict any problem-causing ingredients while still making dishes that are simple, fun, and flavorful. The 100+ recipes range from fresh and healthy Shakshuka to Granola Pots, Prawn Laksa, and Rhubarb & Strawberry Crumble. Cooking for the sensitive gut has never been so easy!
