Crohn's and Colitis Diet Guide: Includes 175 Recipes

Diet is a huge priority for anyone living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The authors provide crucial guidance for sufferers, families, friends and caregivers in helping to manage IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) symptoms.

In a very informative and easy-to-understand manner, this updated third edition provides all the necessary guidelines regarding the specific foods that might cause problems, as well as IBD-tailored recipes that can be enjoyed without compromising taste and overall nutrition.

The reliable answers from one of North America's top gastroenterology teams cover everything from the facts, causes and symptoms of IBD to the latest and most relevant information on drug therapies and surgical therapies -- all in straightforward and easy-to-follow format.

With its informative charts and graphs, the book's additional 25 new recipes provide sumptuous breakfast ideas like Banana Cinnamon Quinoa Waffles, comfort foods like Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole and vegetarian favorites like Slow Cooker Squash Couscous. And all with the most current nutritional information.

Dr. A. Hillary Steinhart, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), is a gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Julie Cepo, BSc, BASc, RD, is the in-patient clinical dietitian for the Gastrointestinal Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. She specializes in parenteral and enteral nutrition support, and perioperative diet education.