Gluten Free, Hassle Free: A Simple, Sane, Dietician-Approved Program In Eating Your Way Back to Health - Softcover

Marlisa Brown (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932603794 ISBN 13: 9781932603798

Publisher: Demos Health, 2009

Synopsis

Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is an inability to properly digest the gluten found in wheat, rye, and barley. Left untreated they can lead to many symptoms and conditions. For example celiac disease can cause or contribute to a wide range of health problems, including type 1 diabetes, arthritis, infertility, osteoporosis, lupus, cancer, liver failure, thyroid problems, autoimmune illnesses, skin disorders, chronic pain, and digestive problems. The only treatment for celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a gluten-free diet for life. Now with Gluten-Free, Hassle Free you can learn: An upbeat empowering approach to gluten-free living; A wealth of simple, practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts; Information on being diagnosed with celiac disease; The health risks of untreated celiac disease; Gluten-free safe food lists; Gluten-free cooking and baking tips; Gluten-free dining out information; Best resources for gluten-free living; Over 100 recipes with nutritional information; Gluten-free travel trips; Strategies to handle your feelings; Mix and match meal plans; A full month of day-to-day gluten-free meals; Cooking tips for creating your own gluten-free recipes; Tip boxes; Gluten-free dining out restaurant cards in 14 different languages; AND MUCH MORE!

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Review

Delicious recipes, easy-to-follow meal plans and knowledgeable nutrition advice.<b> -Richard Simmons</b><p>""Brown, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and chef, has assembled a comprehensive, three-part look at living with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Part 1, ""Making the Change,"" helps ease the transition into a gluten-free diet, providing the basics, quick-and-easy substitutions, tips on interpreting food labels, and advice on handling the emotional aspect of a lifestyle change. Part 2, ""Making Gluten-Free Living Simple,"" covers finding hidden gluten in food, gluten-free cooking, and dining out. Part 3, ""Making Your Life Healthy, Happy, and Uncomplicated,"" advises readers on how to explain easily gluten intolerance or celiac disease to family friends and offers simple coping strategies. In addition, this section includes valuable lists of web sites with restaurants that offer gluten-free menus, companies that sell gluten-free products online, and organizations that specialize in providing information about gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Also included are meal cards written in several languages that can be helpful when traveling or dining out and a good variety of gluten-free recipes.Verdict This is an essential read for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.""-<b>Lisa Felix, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris P.L., Mishawaka, IN, Library Journal, January 2010</b><p>As a dietitian and Chef, Marlisa brings it all together in this delightful guide to better gluten-free living. Written in easy-to-understand language that is especially helpful for the newly diagnosed.-<b>Carol Fenster, author of 1,000 <i>Gluten-Free Recipes</i></b><p>Without a doubt <i>Gluten-Free, Hassle Free</i> is a winner! And the <i>Gluten-Free Meal Cards</i> are just priceless-written in languages from Arabic to Vietnamese-you will once again enjoy ethnic cuisine.-<b>Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association</b><p>...you will savor the clear, succinct advice and tasty nutritious recipes. If health and culinary delights are your goals, this book delivers a bounty of solid information and a treasure trove of tested recipes.-<b>Judith A. Gilbride, PhD, RD, FADA, Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, New York University and Former President, The American Dietetic Association.</b><p>Marlisa's book makes it easier to enjoy gluten-free living"".-<b>Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director, Celiac Sprue Association</b><p> ""...a book for those new to celiac disease and gluten intolerance, but it goes far beyond 'what to eat'. ...a book that is designed to provide peace of mind and know-how to those newly diagnosed. This simple, helpful practical guide has more than 100 recipes...""-<b> Linda Hughes, Gluten Intolerance Group Quarterly, Volume 33, Fall 2010</b>

About this edition

• Publisher: Demos Health
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1932603794
• ISBN 13: 9781932603798
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 366
• Illustrator: Kenneth Brown, William Cypser