Recipes for IBS

April 1, 2007
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects ten to 20 percent of the American public and is the most common diagnosis made by gastroenterologists. IBS creates culinary challenges, and Koff, a registered dietitian, has developed a colorful cookbook to address those issues. Since several conditions are associated with IBS, Koff codes each recipe in terms of the symptoms it helps to prevent or treat. Recipes are coded for loose stools and diarrhea, fiber, motility and lubrication, indigestion, and "really bad days." While the coding is a bit startling at first, for those suffering from these symptoms, the recipes are a welcome aid in the kitchen; most feature a color photograph, are attractive and appetizing, and all include nutritional analysis, which make the work appealing to anyone interested in healthy eating. The Veggie Chips would appeal to any vegetarian, and the Spinach-Artichoke Dip would work at any party. Koff's work adds a different dimension to collections of health-related cookbooks.Deborah Lee, Mississippi State Univ. Libs., Starkville

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