A Kitchen Fairytale

Written by 'expert patient' Iida, who has used the principles of plant-based whole foods with no added sweeteners or oils to regain her own health, this is a beautifully illustrated cookery book that explicitly supports the approach of the Paddison Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis and may also provide help with other autoimmune conditions. It shows how anyone eating according to those principles can do so simply, sustainably and enjoyably - and inclusively so that family and friends can eat the same way whether they have health issues or not. The recipes are graded for their level of healing, with the gentlest badged 'Humble & Healing' to indicate a good starting point. Clear instructions show how to fry, bake and roast without added oils. The author includes plant-based, whole-food versions of favourite recipes, from burgers, 'creamy' sauces and curries to brownies and pancakes, all illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs from Iida's collection. With Iida's guidance, going plant-based is simple, rewarding and delicious!

Iidamaria van der Byl-Knoefel adopted a plant-based, whole-foods diet after developing the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis - so badly she could hardly walk down stairs - while following what she had been told was a healthy diet and lifestyle. Appalled by the side effects she suffered with the standard drug for rheumatoid arthritis and determined to be drug-free for the pregnancy she was planning, she moved to the plant-based whole-foods diet that has left her completely free of inflammation. During her health journey she discovered the Paddison Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis which gave her a more systematic and research-based approach; her recipes support the Program and are used worldwide to make following it simple and enjoyable. Iida is in demand as an invited speaker at plant-based nutrition conferences.