IBS or Lessons in Wine Service from Charlie Trotter

IBS: Food, Facts & Recipes: The Power of Food

Author: Tracy Parker

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects 1 in 5 people around the world and is second only to the common cold as a cause of workplace absenteeism. Tracy Parker, a dietician who has spent six years in scientific research on IBS, has found that diet and lifestyle changes are the most effective ways of getting it under control. Along with extensive practical advice on what to eat and what to avoid, she offers in-depth scientific information on the causes and symptoms of the disease, how it’s diagnosed, and the dangers of leaving it untreated. To make her advice practically effortless to follow, there are 50 delicious, nutritious recipes, along with simple suggestions for relieving stress and getting support from family and friends.

Table of Contents:

Introduction     4
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?     6
Possible causes of IBS     8
Diet and IBS     10
A balanced diet     11
Dietary fiber     14
High and low fiber     15
Food intolerance or allergy?     18
Milk and dairy products     20
Lactose intolerance     21
A milk-free diet     22
Wheat     24
Exclusion diets     26
Food reintroduction     28
Other diet-related triggers     30
The symptom-linked approach     31
Symptom-linked groups     33
Probiotics and prebiotics     36
Some questions answered     38
Recipes
Breakfasts     40
Light bites     52
Main meals     68
Vegetarian     88
Desserts     102
Cakes and bakes     116
Index     126
Useful contacts and acknowledgments     128

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Lessons in Wine Service from Charlie Trotter

Author: Edmund O Lawler

Go behind the scenes and explore Charlie Trotter's award-winning wine service program. Remove the pretense from wine service, learn about the relationship between the cellar & the kitchen! Third book in the "Lessons from Charlie Trotter" series.