Living Well With Hemochromatosis

Download or read book Living Well with Hemochromatosis written by Anna Khesin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combat iron overload with this lifestyle an treatment guide featuring a comprehensive, dietitian-approved, and fully customizable food plan. Also known as “iron overload” or “bronze diabetes,” hemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in the US. With no known cure and life-sapping symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, heart abnormalities, and skin discoloration, it is a life-altering diagnosis that can lead to very serious medical conditions. Living Well with Hemochromatosis is an approachable guide to taming your symptoms by taking total control of your diet. It offers an easy-to-understand overview of micronutrients, tips and tricks for identifying high-iron foods and limiting absorption, stories from others living with hemochromatosis, and simple and delicious recipes. From carnivores to vegans, this book offers something for all lifestyles. Recipes span from salads, side dishes, and entrees to smoothies and even desserts—each one featuring helpful nutritional analysis.