IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a medical condition that causes discomfort in the colon. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can include diarrhea, cramping, constipation, gas, bloating and pain in the abdomen. The condition is usually treated by controlling the diet, and numerous books detail diet recommendations for those suffering from IBS.
"Eating for IBS"
"Eating for IBS: 175 Delicious, Nutritious, Low-Fat, Low-Residue Recipes to Stabilize the Touchiest Tummy" is a cookbook and information resource written by IBS sufferer Heather Van Vorous. The 256-page paperback book include recipes, as well as information on nutrition, menu planning, a shopping guide, an overview of the disease and advice on how to cook for a sensitive digestive tract.
"IBS Cookbook For Dummies"
"IBS Cookbook For Dummies" is a 368-page paperback in the "Dummies" series. Written by Carolyn Dean, the author of other health books and "Dummy" titles, the book includes 70 recipes, along with advice on trigger foods and menu plans. It is organized in the simple manner that the "Dummies" guides are known for. Extra information includes tips for parents feeding children with IBS, how to make food substitutions and a list of good replacement foods.
"Recipes for IBS: Great-Tasting Recipes and Tips Customized for Your Symptoms"
Written by registered dietitian Ashley Koff, this 192-page paperback includes recipes that avoid the usual food triggers for IBS, such as dairy and spices, as well as recipes for more traditional foods, such as an adapted version of macaroni-and-cheese and pies.
"The IBS Low-Starch Diet"
"The IBS Low-Starch Diet: Why Starchy Food May Be Hazardous to Your Health" is a paperback book written by Carol Sinclair that covers not only a diet plan but an explanation and guidelines on how to restrict the starch that causes IBS. The book also provides 200 recipes, most of them gluten-free, along with guidelines to use when eating out.
References
- "The IBS Low-Starch Diet: Why Starchy Food May Be Hazardous to Your Health"; Sinclair; 2007
- "Eating for IBS: 175 Delicious, Nutritious, Low-Fat, Low-Residue Recipes to Stabilize the Touchiest Tummy"; Van Vorous; 2000
- "IBS Cookbook For Dummies"; Dean, 2009
- "Recipes for IBS: Great-Tasting Recipes and Tips Customized for Your Symptoms "; Koff; 2007
