Description: "Heartburn. Indigestion. Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Constipation. These common digestive problems affect millions of people every
year. Whether they strike occasionally or chronically, these distressing
disorders often force people who suffer from them to give up tasty, flavorful
foods in order to avoid digestive discomfort. With Be Good to Your
Gut, Pat Baird, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant, dispels
the myth that people who suffer from digestive disorders must also suffer from
dull diets. In quick, uncomplicated recipes, she creates more than 60 taste-
tempting dishes that are easy to digest and nutritionally complete, with all
of the flavor you want and none of the uncomfortable side-effects.
"But good digestion is a function of more than just what we eat, it is
affected by the way we eat, the amount of exercise we get, and various other
habits and lifestyles. Be Good to Your Gut offers a variety of simple
sensible suggestions for lifestyle adjustments that help promote good
digestion, from keeping a food diary to pinpoint 'trigger' foods, to using
relaxation techniques to relieve indigestion. Each chapter is devoted to a
different disorder and provides important background information that helps
the reader understand what causes each condition, what aggravates it, and
what can be done to avoid it.
"If you or someone you know suffers from occasional or chronic digestive
problems, learn how to Be Good to Your Gut and enjoy your favorite
dishes more than ever!"
