Hemochromatosis - an inherited metabolic iron disorder - is one of modern medicine's greatest oversights. For people with metabolic iron disorders, controlling the intake of iron contributes to wellness and the prevention of such chronic diseases as: <ul> <li>Heart disease</li> <li>Diabetes</li> <li>Arthritis</li> <li>Liver disease</li> <li>Impotence</li> <li>Depression</li> </ul> <p><strong><i>The Hemochromatosis Cookbook</i></strong> is written specifically for those who suffer from such iron disorders. It has chapters on all of the traditional categories found in most cookbooks: appetizers, salads, fruits and vegetables, main courses and casseroles, breads and muffins, and desserts. </p> <p>In addition, <strong><i>The Hemochromatosis Cookbook</i></strong> provides:</p> <ul> <li>Easy-to-prepare, reasonably priced recipes that impede the body's absorption of iron</li> <li>Food values and tips suggesting substitutions for reduced fat, sodium, and sugar</li> <li>Helpful menu planning for busy schedules, cooking for company, or cooking for two</li> <li>Diet plans for a typical week, including meals that can be prepared ahead of time and frozen</li> <li>A shopping checklist with reminders about iron content</li> <li>A chart showing the iron contents of common foods and vitamin supplements</li> <li>A general explanation of iron imbalances, such as hereditary hemochromatosis, acquired iron overload, and anemia<br> </p> </li> </ul>