The Hemochromatosis Cookbook

Hemochromatosis is one of modern medicine's greatest oversights. An inherited metabolic iron disorder, most common in people of Northern European descent, it causes the body to absorb and store excess iron - without treatment, the disease can lead to liver, heart, and pancreatic failure, as well as arthritis and diabetes."The Hemochromatosis Cookbook" presents readers with a mouth-watering collection of easy-to-prepare recipes that can aid in reducing iron absorption; helpful menu plans, tips and tricks for busy schedules and cooking for company; plus a chart showing the iron contents of common foodstuffs.It also includes a brief overview of other iron imbalances, such as acquired iron overload and anemia.