Mrs. Joy Graham, Committee Member, Parkinson's Association of Western Australia
I have done a great deal of reading and research concerning Parkinson's (PD), including nutrition, in the almost nine years since I became involved in working with and for people with PD....I feel that Kathrynne Holden's book is the most useful treatise which I have seen to date. Although the book is aimed at the lay person, it would also be extremely useful for any dietitian who is treating people with Parkinson's....it is very user-friendly....instructions are simple and easy to follow....She understands the particular problems of Parkinson's...she details why fiber, fluids, B vitamins and calcium are important in the diet. Her explanations of the levodopa/protein problem and the detailed menu planning and recipes...shopping lists, appendices with useful products...indicate a thorough understanding of PD and reflect her deep and sympathetic interest in people with Parkinson's.
>> Camilla Flintermann, co-owner of the CARElist for Parkinson's disease Caregivers on the Internet
I am impressed with the breadth of material included, and that it is arranged in a readable and accessible manner. I particularly found the technical explanations of the role of food in body processes to be excellent. I had only vaguely understood the mechanism by which proteins interfere with the utilization of levodopa.
The appended lists of resources and bibliography are very useful. The recipes are appealing, and the menus which give the carbo/protein ratios are most helpful... The explanation of why water is so important is very helpful. The format of the book, with convenient spiral/lie-flat binding is good, the print is large and readable.
