We are delighted to announce the publication of our book Cooking For The Sensitive Gut by Pavilion Books. Written, cooked, styled and photographed by me in collaboaration with my partner Dr Nick Read, a consultant gastroenterologist and psychotherapist and an expert in working with patients with a sensitive gut. It is all about what you can eat, rather than what you can't. It is the perfect guide to how to prepare a whole range of delicious recipes that are fun to cook and delicious to eat without triggering symptoms or risking nutritional deficiency. Brilliant reviews already in from Kevin Wheelan, Professor of Dietetics at Kings College, London and Professor Peter Gibson, Director of Gastroenterology at Monash University, Melbourne Australia (see below).
You can buy copies of the book at at Amazon, Waterstones and other major bookshops.
Here is a quick look at some of the recipes in the book. We also have another website to accompany the book with all sorts of recipes, tips, ideas and suggestions about how to manage a sensitive gut. Have a look at www.cookingforthesensitivegut.com
Images from l - r: Chocolate pots with salted almond butter, Chicken tray bake, Spelt sour dough, Salmon, quinoa and crispy potato salad with blueberry and maple syrup dressing, Banana vanilla and pecan nut cake (gluten free)
Reviews
“Eating is one of the great personal and social pleasures of life. Restricting food choice can severely compromise such enjoyment and nutritional adequacy. Joan Ransley and Nick Read clearly outline the tools needed to effectively and safely control symptoms of IBS [when the gut is sensitive] by choosing food wisely, but show how this can be done without losing the sheer fun and pleasure of eating. For those who think diets for IBS are boring, look no further!”
“Cooking For The Sensitive Gut is more than just a compendium of recipes for people with irritable bowel syndrome. It contains a detailed review of irritable bowel syndrome, including an explanation of why people develop a sensitive gut, the components in food that might exacerbate symptoms and importantly non-food related causes of symptoms such as stress and mood. Together with the review of the potential for diet to benefit gut symptoms and a series of delicious recipes, the book provides a realistic portrayal of the multifaceted causes of a sensitive gut and the potential harm that can come from overly restricted diets. However, what is unique is that this overview is referenced to scientific research studies, unsurprising given that the authors are themselves experts in nutrition and gut function. Cooking For The Sensitive Gut should empower people to manage symptoms of a sensitive gut whilst still following a varied and tasty diet. ”