Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen by Caroline Thompson

Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen by Caroline Thompson

Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet Living without Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, and Eggplant Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet is a book about finding relief from the pain and inflammation of arthritis when every other treatment and prescription failed. The following excerpts from my cookbook explain how arthritis suddenly changed my life, and how I'm changing it back with delicious foods and a life that is pain free. My simple story and fourteen year history In 1998, I began to notice pain and swelling in the knuckles of my hands. The discomfort was sudden and became severe. I'm an abstract oil painter, and was concerned that I would lose my ability to paint. It became apparent that not only would I be unable to paint, but there were other things I could no longer do well. I was frightened and there seemed to be no end to the misery. It never occurred to me that the inflammation I was experiencing in my hands could be related to the hot chili peppers and tomatoes I ate almost every day. During the next three years, I went to many doctors who administered every arthritis prescription available at the time, but the medications actually made the pain worse. I spent thousands of dollars trying to find an answer that would give me relief, but my discomfort only increased. I felt hopeless and desperate as the pain intensified and the disfiguration of my hands worsened. In 2001, I was visiting a friend who is very knowledgeable about numerous types of alternative healthcare. She noticed my bright red hands and asked if I knew anything about nightshades and arthritis. She explained that nightshade plants (tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes, and eggplant) had been proven to affect some people severely who have arthritis. I thought she was crazy. I couldn't believe giving up many of the foods I enjoyed eating would make a difference. However, because the pain had been severe for three years, and I was truly desperate, I began the experiment my friend suggested the next day, but with little hope a dietary change would lessen my pain. I try to refrain from using the word miracle; but to be honest it was a miracle to me because the pain and swelling stopped completely in a few days. I was fortunate that improvement came quickly, and I'm grateful that my friend spoke up. My father, who was born with a deformity in his feet and ankles, also suffered from a type of arthritis. His diagnosis was vague, just as mine would be years later. The treatments and medications he was given did little to help eliminate his pain, which was often severe to the point that he couldn't walk. He died many years ago, but what if eliminating nightshades from his diet could have made a difference for him? I'm not a medical professional and I don't have all the answers. I wish it were as simple as taking a pill, but it's not. I only know what I've experienced and what others have shared with me. Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet is my story with nightshades. It's also my collection of savory recipes. Cooking and dining are opportunities for pleasure, and they should not make you sick.

Caroline Thompson, a.k.a. The Chef, is a fictional character Caroline brings a wealth of experience to the table as a former banker, foundation fund-raising officer, and abstract oil painter as she demonstrates a novel approach to make nightshade-free cuisine. Her passion for creative design is evident in her menus, which showcase delectable dishes. Her diets, on the other hand, are no longer painful for those who are sensitive to nightshade vegetables. Caroline has developed her culinary abilities at workshops all around the United States.

She underwent an intense French cooking school at the Cooking School of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado, in the late 1990s. In 1997, she attended the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, for a 12-day course. Caroline still enjoys cooking!

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ISBN 13	9781432797164
ISBN 10	1432797166
Title	Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen
Author	Caroline Thompson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Outskirts Press
Year published	2012-10-09
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.