As indelicate as it may sound, chronic constipation is truly an epidemic in the adult population, while it's also a problem with many children-particularly if they have special needs, such as autism. Additionally, colon cancer rates are soaring in adults 45 and older, which, clear evidence has shown, can be reduced by adopting a high fiber diet. The Colon Health Cookbook: Easy and Delicious Recipes for Optimal Colon Health helps you stay "clean"-it will help keep you regular, while reducing your chances of developing colon polyps or cancer. In this book you'll learn the benefits of a diet high in fiber, the amount of fiber you need, tips for increasing fiber in the diet, shopping for high fiber cooking, ordering high fiber meals in a restaurant, and feeding children fiber-rich foods. Most important, you'll find over 350 delicious, easy-to-prepare high fiber recipes and variations-familiar favorites as well as exciting new dishes."

This updated 2012 second edition of The Frequent Fiber Cookbook is all you or a family member needs to be on a high fiber diet. High fiber diets can prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain types of cancers, and most important, help you stay regular and lose weight. The Frequent Fiber Cookbook is designed to provide you with hundreds of delicious ways to increase fiber in your meals without feeling like you're on an unappealing diet. Whether you are simply trying to meet the daily recommended requirements for fiber (14-28 grams per day) or, for medical reasons, need to be on a moderate to very high fiber diet (25-50 grams per day), this book can help you meet your goals. Written by a culinary expert coined "the Julia Child" of specialty cooking, as well as a California-based food writer and columnist, this cookbook will become your go-to meal planner