How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis: More than 200 healthy, delicious recipes the whole family will love

by Brenda Roscher

With simple recipes and easy-to-find ingredients, How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis is the perfect cookbook for the entire family, and anyone who suffers from IBD. Brenda Roscher provides sound nutritional advice while also showing home cooks how to incorporate this essential information to make healthy ― and delicious ― choices about which foods to eat, from steak and stuffing to apple pie! Along with tips on dining out, the backstory on organic foods, and reading nutrition labels How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis provides a feast of recipes, While there is no known cure for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, their symptoms can be controlled in part by following the dietary guidelines of the American Dietetic Association in your everyday home. Armed with the right knowledge and creativity, everyone in the family can be healthy and live fully while still enjoying a varied and creative diet.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

Reviews

[Christine The Uncorked Librarian · Rating 1 out of 5]

As someone suffering with colitis--where spice and lactose is to be avoided--more than half these recipes have both. These are extremely basic and disappointing meal options (not even options for my personal colitis intolerances) with little nutritional value. These recipes are not geared toward someone with GI disorders. I was expecting more nutrient rich, anti-inflammatory recipes. I would read this with caution. I was also hoping for more (really any) gluten-free ideas too as wheat is pretty hard on the GI tract.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The introduction is a useful if basic nutshell introduction to Crohn's Disease and Colitis, and actually useful if basic would be a good way of describing the whole book. A great point of departure for more intriguing culinary adventures and a good everyday addition to the kitchen bookshelf. Nice soup and pie recipes. Not world-beating but a good basic reference.

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is primarily a recipe book with a very short intro about foods that people with Crohn's or colitis have trouble with. I was expecting more information about types of food to avoid, why they need to be avoided, etc.

If you are simply looking for a recipe book this may fulfill that need.

[Bear · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a person with moderate-severe crohn's disease, I found this book pretty nifty. The recipes I've tried in it are pretty yummy and it covers a lot of bases. :)

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing too exciting, but well written and very easy to follow, for those that aren't familiar with their kitchens.

[Libby Talley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great recipes and great tips!