Synopses & Reviews
Advice from a specialist plus over 200 recipes. For those who are lactose intolerant or have milk sensitivities, the only "cure" is to avoid dairy products. A unique combination of cookbook and advice book, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Dairy-Free Eating provides readers with flavorful and healthy new alternatives that let them enjoy nutritious and delicious dairy-free meals that are sure to become new favorites.
*Between 30 and 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant
*Contains more than 200 recipes for meals, including desserts and snacks
*Provides creative substitutes for dairy ingredients that go well beyond the offerings of competitors' books
*Tips on reading food labels to find hidden dairy ingredients
Synopsis
Readers can't believe it's not butter! Those who are lactose intolerant, are allergic to milk, or have milk sensitivities suffer from cramps, bloating, and other symptoms. Part-cookbook, part-advice-book, this guide offers flavorful and healthy new substitutes for worry-free, nutritious, dairy-free meals. It offers advice on reading food labels to find hidden dairy ingredients, plus important information on other allergies that often accompany lactose intolerance.
More than 200 recipes, many "ethnic", cover all meals, desserts, snacks
Includes delicious and creative substitutes for dairy ingredients
Helps readers find lactose-free packaged products on grocery shelves
About the Author
Scott H. Sicherer, M.D., is assistant professor of pediatrics at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, specializing in food allergy. Board certified in pediatrics and in allergy and immunology, Sicherer is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Liz Scott is a professional chef and cookbook author.