Digestive Health with REAL Food : a practical guide to an anti-inflammatory, low-irritant, nutrient-dense diet for IBS & other digestive issues

651 Pages·2013·23.08 MB·English

by  Aglaée Jacob M.S. R.D., Ray Sylvester

First Published in 2013 by Paleo Media Group LLC
www.paleomediagroup.com

Copyright © 2013 Aglaée Jacob
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ISBN 13: 978-0-9887172-0-6

The information in this book is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or
prevent any disease, including digestive problems, and is provided for
educational purposes only. The approach proposed in this book is not
sponsored, approved, recommended, or endorsed by the FDA, USDA,
NIH, or the AND. Always seek the advice of your physician with any
questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before
undertaking any diet, exercise, or other health program. The author has
made her best effort to produce a high-quality, informative, and helpful
book, but she makes no representation or warranties of any kind with
regard to the completeness or accuracy of the contents of the book. The
author accepts no liability of any kind for any losses or damages caused
or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, from using the information
contained in this book. No part of this publication may be stored in a
retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way, including but not
limited to digital copying and printing.

Book design by Kate Miller, Kate Miller Design
Food photography by Savannah Wishart
Illustrations by Aglaée Jacob
Printed in USA
Dedication
To everyone suffering from digestive issues and feeling abandoned by
conventional medicine.
Gratitude
First, I am truly grateful for my health struggles. As strange as it may
seem, I now see the positive side of what this challenging period of my
life has brought me. Although I have been through some rough times, my
personal health issues have opened the door to a new field of holistic
health and nutrition for me, now allowing me to help other people dealing
with similar struggles. My own health issues made me a more
understanding and knowledgeable health care provider.
I want to thank all the health and nutrition experts in the REAL food
community. There are too many to name here, but leaders of the Paleo
community, Weston A. Price Foundation and the experts behind the
GAPS, SCD, and low-FODMAP diets have each taught me so much. You
have allowed me to further my education, heal myself, and develop a
nutritional approach to help others.
A special acknowledgement to Cain Credicott, editor of Paleo Magazine,
for believing in me and enthusiastically working for the publication of this
book. I also thank Ray Sylvester, editor of this book, Kate Miller, graphic
designer and Savannah Wishart, food photographer, for your hard work.
You all played essential roles in the arduous but so rewarding process of
making this book come to life.
I am grateful for the thousands of people who have supported me in the
last years, visiting my website, sharing their stories, and helping me
continue to learn more every day.
Merci à ma famille, mes parents Hélène et Gilles et mon frère Ludovic,
pour toujours me supporter dans toutes mes folles aventures. Vous avoir
derrière moi me donne la force de continuer de foncer chaque jour.
Finally, an enormous heartfelt MERCI to my always loving and supportive
husband, Jonathan. I would not be here without you. Je t’aime tellement!
Table of Contents
Dedication and Acknowledgements
Introduction
My Story
Chapter 1: The Basics of Digestion
Chapter 2: When Digestion Goes Wrong
Chapter 3: Diet to the Rescue!
Chapter 4: Nourishing Foods
Chapter 5: Design Your Own Diet
Chapter 6: Supplements
Chapter 7: The Mind-Body Connection
Chapter 8: Living Life–Eating Out And Traveling!
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Chapter 10: Recipes
Chapter 11: Meal Plans
Appendices, References
Index