Inside the Book

Table of Contents

Why I Wrote It

Samples From Chapters

About the Authors

Why An e-Book?

e-Consult Services

Reviews on Gut Insight

"...Hattner and Anderes have written a book that is easy to follow and full of practical, simple suggestions to improve one’s diet and health, based on scientifically sound principles. They provide tips on shopping, food preparation and kitchen safety. In addition to thorough discussions of probiotics and prebiotics, the authors advocate a plant-based diet and explain the value of these functional foods. The final chapter of the book discusses the use of probiotics and prebiotics through the various stages of life, from newborn to senior...."

Los Altos Town Crier: Advice from the gut on digestive disorders Link
Nancy Dickenson, Head Librarian at Stanford Heath Library

As a physician board certified in gastroenterology and nutrition, I found Gut Insight to be an extremely well referenced resource on probiotics and prebiotics for both the general public and health professionals. The authors have produced a unique and valuable book on digestive health that I can confidently recommend to both my patients and my colleagues.

John Kerner, MD, Professor of Pediatrics-Gastroenterology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford University

Brava to Jo Ann Hattner and Susan Anderes for assembling a wonderfully complete, concise and authoritative guide to the world of gut health! Here the reader can finally gain a thorough understanding of the world of pro- and prebiotics and appreciate why they can’t live without them. I especially love Hattner’s real-life case examples of patients who have benefited from her years of wisdom. The inclusion of product examples along with some simple and tasty recipes really makes this guide useful to both consumer and health professional, alike. Get ready to dig into a great and fun read that offers lifestyle recommendations that are easy to digest (pun intended!).

David Grotto, RD LDN
Author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life and 101 Optimal Life Foods

"...Digestive health is such a hot topic that the dairy aisle is bursting with new yogurts, drinks and smoothies claiming to improve your health. Though there is a lot of interest in gut health, where do you ask a question and how can you sort it all out? Hattner, a registered dietitian and nutritionist for Stanford University, has compiled the essential consumer guide on probiotics and prebiotics for wellness...."

Online cookbook gives comprehensive gut check by Chris Rosenbloom for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Thursday, May 21, 2009 Link

Gut Insight not only answered all my questions but provided invaluable information about the products and foods I should be including in my meal plans. I also was introduced to prebiotics and the relationship between the "gut" and our body's general immunity. I was completely unaware of prebiotics and the authors explained their function well and the foods which contain them. The various digestive problems were discussed. The book stressed getting what we need through food rather than supplements.

Diane Claerbout, Consumer

I read through Gut Insight this afternoon. It reads very well. I particularly found useful the boxed inserts: the glossary terms located specifically throughout the book keep the reader on track and improve understanding, use of the boxes to summarize key concepts also helped to bring home the take-away messages. I like the flow of the book through to shopping, storage, menu and recipe ideas. This allows the reader to internalize/conceptualize the material.

Ann Coulston, MS, RD, FADA, Nutrition Consultant

I found this book extremely informative and engaging. The updated scientific knowledge about prebiotics and probiotics has been extensively researched and is well presented. The lucid writing style will appeal to consumers who are often unsure about purchasing new products from the shelves of supermarkets and specialty food stores.

Ashini Srivastava, Community Physician and School Health Counselor

I am so delighted to have a book like Gut Insight since I have been an enthusiastic consumer of food for over half a century. The text information is informative, the web connections encourage exploration, and the links to healthy recipes are a bonus. I look forward to having this book to explore many aspects of what we all should like to do...eat healthy foods!

Marlene Lucas, Nurse and Consumer

The book is very informative, especially since I recently found out that I am lactose intolerant. The authors have a nice way of organizing and presenting the information in a way that people can use.

George K., Consumer