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 Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Nov 15, 2009
I was recently diagnosed with dietary fructose intolerance, and when I got the pamphlet of guidelines in the mail from my gastroenterologist, I felt like I had no idea what I was up against. The list of "don't eat" items was longer than the list of "ok to eat" items. Even worse, everything I could find online was conflicting. I ordered this book, along with two others, more for the recipes than the information about DFI. The info in this book is pretty minimal, and it's based on one person's experiences. As I'm finding out, tolerable foods vary greatly from person to person. The recipes, however, are fantastic! I have made several (the buttermilk bread is rising right now!), and they have all turned out great. It's obvious that Ms. Smith really knows how to cook. The directions are clear, the ingredients are easy to find, and the measurements are precise. I bought another book on fructose malabsorption and was very disappointed that many of the recipes didn't even have measurements. Not so with this book. I can page through and find three or four meals to make during the week without having to keep my "don't eat" list handy. It may seem like a small victory, but when I'm so confused about what to eat, it means a lot to be able to pick up this book and know that I will be okay with anything in it. Be warned, though, that a lot of the recipes contain dairy products, so if you are lactose intolerant as well, you may have to modify the recipes.
Mother of child with DFI Great book Jul 04, 2009
I found this more helpful than any of the three nutritionist I have been to for information on. Granted the author could not say everything sufferers need to know but it is nice that someone took the time to try and help others out with their experience. There is so little known about this ailment and how to treat it and not much in the medical community to go by. I am happy for information I can get my hands on. IN addition to this book I suggest you do research yourself on line . Start looking into major university research on this subject. Sadly this is one disease that we have to help ourselves with.
Fructose/Lactose Intolerant, Celiac. Jan 06, 2009
I would like to say the book is written well as an account of one person's experience with fructose intolerance. And it is certainly valuable to hear other's experiences. However, I did expect more information on treatment, diet, etc. I do not think I could consider this a self-help book, which is unfortunate given the lack of information on this disorder elsewhere. Advice given on diet was conflicted in the suggested recipes, but the emotional aspect of feeling alone and sharing one's journey through the healthcare system was invaluable. I would reccomend this book for those who feel alone in their experience, and those who have also experienced challenges through the medical system in relation to finding a diagnosis. I would not reccomend this book to those who are looking for dietary advice, as the internet seems to have more to offer (as little as there is). All in all, it is a pleasent quick read. The book was much shorter than I expected, and can be read easily in one sitting. Kudos to the author for sharing her experiences!
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 Living with dietary fructose intolerance Sep 08, 2008
This book is written by someone that suffers from the disease about which she writes. She demonstrates incredible knowledge of all the steps, twists and turns this disease takes as it renders the sufferer immobile.
She gives practical and useful advice and includes many tested and approved recipies.
I would recommend this book for anyone suffering from this disease or anyone that is living with someone that has this disease.
This is written so it is an easy read for the lay person while providing explanations for the clinician.
Good recipes, helpful Mar 02, 2008
Informative, helpful, judy smith writes about her personal experience with fructose intolerance too. The recipes are good and the ingrediants are pretty inexpensive.
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