How to Cook for Crohn’s and Colitis: More than 200 Healthy, Delicious Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

Brenda Roscher
Cumberland House Publishing (2007)
ISBN 9781581825923
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (11/07)


Brenda Roscher’s book is certainly one of the best on the market for anyone with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and their families.  We often think anyone with IBD can’t eat “normal” food and separate cooking for them is essential.  This is not the case, and Roscher certainly proves it.

The beginning of the book gives a brief outline of the diseases as well as causes, diagnosis and nutritional facts. The sidebars contain informative tips. The remainder of the book delves into delicious and healthy recipes anyone can enjoy.

Being a muffin fan, the first recipe I tried was Blueberry Muffins.  The recipe calls for ¼ cup 2% milk or soy milk.  I used almond milk as a substitute and it worked great.  The muffins are very moist and I would assume it’s because of the apple sauce. 

I was pleased to see a recipe for Homemade Sausage.  Store purchased sausage, whether Farmers, Italian, or Breakfast is extremely high in fat, and often with preservatives.  Roscher provides recipes for all three types of sausage.  I tried the Breakfast Sausage and we loved it.  Roscher suggests ground pork loin which is very low in fat and the seasonings were perfect.

There are many other recipes that I will be trying from “How to Cook for Crohn’s and Colitis.”  Roscher’s exceptional book is concise, easy to read, and fitting for anyone with a busy life. Skimming through the recipes it looks like the ingredients would be found in anyone’s pantry and certainly at any local grocery store.

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