Book Description
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) —a digestive condition characterized by the abnormal flow of gastric acid into the esophagus that can damage the fragile esophageal lining, among other effects—causes burning pain, nausea, and vomiting for millions of people each day. Now, in Eating for Acid Reflux, authors Jill Sklar and Annabel Cohen, both of whom have suffered from reflux, offer an invaluable resource for all those seeking relief from acid reflux symptoms. Split into two user-friendly sections—handbook and cookbook—Eating for Acid Reflux includes:
• Essential information on the nature of GERD, from epidemiology to common causes
• Mainstream and alternative therapies and essential lifestyle modifications
• Personal stories from others with the condition
• Over 100 healthy, tasty, low-fat, low-acid recipes for every meal, ranging from American culinary favorites to recipes with exotic Asian, South American, and Mediterranean influences
• Simple substitutes for seemingly forbidden foods such as desserts and salad dressing
• A handy glossary and extensive list of resources
Eating for Acid Reflux is perfect for everyone newly diagnosed with acid reflux as well as for those who’ve struggled with the condition for years and are seeking new tips and diet ideas.
About the author
JILL SKLAR, a freelance medical writer and the vice president of the Michigan chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, is the author of The First Year—Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. She and her family live in Huntington Woods, Michigan. ANNABEL COHEN is a writer, gourmet chef, cooking instructor, caterer, and food stylist whose work has been featured in the Detroit News and Style magazine, among others. She lives with her daughter in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
