Calm Belly Cookbook by Cecile Hauge Ågotnes - Health, Diet & Nutrition - Hardback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781911130420. Publisher: Modern Books. Age Range: Adult. Overview. The Calm Belly Cookbook: Good Food for Sensitive Stomachs is a practical, comforting hardback cookbook by Cecile Hauge Ågotnes for anyone living with IBS, Crohn's disease, or general digestive sensitivity. Built around the clinically supported low FODMAP approach, it proves that gentle-on-the-gut eating can still be varied, satisfying and genuinely delicious, with recipes that take the stress out of everyday meal planning for sensitive stomachs.. About the Book. Digestive disorders such as IBS and Crohn's disease affect as many as 15-20% of the population, many of them undiagnosed, and finding trustworthy, tasty food that won't trigger symptoms can feel like a full-time job. The Calm Belly Cookbook tackles this head-on, explaining the low FODMAP principle in plain English: identifying and eliminating the fermentable carbohydrates most likely to cause bloating, cramping and gut inflammation, before carefully reintroducing foods to pinpoint personal triggers. Cecile Hauge Ågotnes, who has lived with IBS herself, writes from genuine experience rather than theory, and it shows in the warmth and practicality of every chapter. Rather than restrictive "diet food," this hardback collection is full of comforting, family-friendly dishes spanning breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and — crucially — puddings and desserts, all adapted so nothing beloved has to be sacrificed. Clear ingredient swaps, sensible portion guidance and a straightforward elimination-and-reintroduction framework make this as useful for someone newly diagnosed as for a seasoned low FODMAP cook looking for fresh ideas. At 176 pages, it's substantial enough to become a genuine kitchen staple rather than a one-read guide, offering long-term support for anyone rebuilding their relationship with food after a difficult diagnosis.. Clear low FODMAP guidance explained simply, without medical