The First Year: Celiac Disease

Dowler Shepard, Jules E.

ISBN 10: 073821227X / ISBN 13: 9780738212272

Published by Balance, 2008

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Synopsis:

If you've just been diagnosed with celiac disease, you're not alone: as many as 1 in 133 Americans have this autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. For ten years, Jules Shepard's gastrointestinal symptoms went misdiagnosed. Finally diagnosed, she experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and illness the year following, as she discovered what she could and could not eat through trial and error. Now, in The First Year®: Celiac Disease and Living gluten-free , Shepard explains everything you need to learn and do upon your or a family member's diagnosis. - How celiac disease affects your entire body - Eating gluten-free (and avoiding hidden glutens) - Keeping your kitchen safe from cross-contamination - Can I drink alcohol? - Celiac and fertility - Finding support groups - Parenting a child with celiac disease - Dining out, traveling, and entertaining This unique guide prioritizes all the most important information on diet and lifestyle changes for you. Day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month, learn how to safely alter your diet, manage your symptoms, and adjust to living gluten-free. Complete with easy and delicious recipes for gluten-free baking, The First Year®: Celiac Disease and Living gluten-free is your essential guide to a healthy life.

About the Author: Jules E. D. Shepard is the author of a cookbook and a spokesperson for the University of Maryland's centre for Celiac Research. She lives in Catonsville, Maryland.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Year: Celiac Disease
Publisher: Balance
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good