Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide- Expanded and Revised Edition [Perfect Paperback]

Shelley Case (Author), Iona Glabus (Editor), Brian Danchuk (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2010

Here's what you'll find in the new Gluten Free Diet:

• Detailed food and ingredient information
• Latest breaking news on oats, including position statements from various organizations around the world, guidelines for use and references
• New food and GF labeling regulations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia/NZ, as well as the international Codex Alimentarius
• Over 3100 gluten-free specialty products listed by company name, product name and package size
• Directory of more than 270 American, Canadian and international companies divided into 3 categories: manufacturers of GF products, GF bakeries and GF stores & distributors
• Nutrition information and practical strategies for healthy gluten-free living
• Creative ideas for meals and snacks
• Gluten-free cooking and recipes with nutritional analysis
• Prevention of cross-contamination
• Tips for eating out
• Resources- books, cookbooks, magazines, celiac groups around the world and more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Shelley Case has written the definitive gluten-free guide. The extensive research behind this book will benefit everyone who needs to be on a gluten-free diet. This is a MUST HAVE reference for every physician and patient who has to deal with gluten restriction in their life! --Dr. Michelle Pietzak, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California

This book contains a wealth of information useful for everyone interested in an accurate resource for the gluten-free diet. --Cynthia Kupper, RD, Executive Director, Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, Seattle, Washington

With increased awareness and consequently, the increase in the number of people diagnosed with celiac disease, clear guidelines on how to embrace a gluten-free diet are crucial. Shelley's new edition is timely and extremely welcome to educate 'newcomers' to the celiac community, as well as experienced members and health care professionals. --Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD, Director of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research, Baltimore, Maryland

About the Author

Shelley Case, RD, is a leading international nutrition expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group in the USA and the Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac Association. A popular speaker and educator, she is a frequent guest speaker on television and radio, including the NBC Today Show. She has written many articles in publications such as Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Today's Dietitian and Allergic Living Magazine.In recognition for her dedication to educating health professionals and individuals with celiac disease in North America, Shelley received the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Case Nutrition Consulting Inc.; fourth/eight printing edition (January 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897010540
• ISBN-13: 978-1897010549
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Allergies

More About the Author

A registered dietitian, Shelley Case, RD is a leading international nutrition expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group in the United States and the Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac Association.

Shelley is a frequent guest on television and radio. A popular speaker, she has delivered numerous lectures and workshops at medical, dietetic, celiac and food industry conferences. She is the author of many articles on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet in medical, nutrition and consumer publications. Her national best seller, Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide is highly recommended by health professionals, consumers and celiac organizations. Shelley also consults with the food industry and individuals following a gluten-free diet.

In recognition of Shelley's major contributions to the celiac community and dedication to educating health professionals and individuals with celiac disease in Canada and the United States, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal. Shelley also has received the Canadian Celiac Association's Honourary Life Member Award.

Very active in her community and church, Shelley is also an accomplished musician who enjoys playing piano and electric keyboard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible on the Gluten Free Diet, May 12, 2009

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This review is from: Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide- Expanded and Revised Edition (Perfect Paperback)

Successfully following a gluten-free (GF) diet involves much more than just avoiding gluten. It is about getting optimal nutrition from healthful foods. And it is not all about GF breads and cookies, it's about eating a bounty of whole foods and incorporating healthful whole GF grains, using them in ways that maximize their nutritional benefits.

As a registered dietitian, I refer to Gluten Free Diet on a regular basis; I trust that the information is research-based, backed with science, and 100% reliable. It is the number-one resource on GF diets / GF living for myself and for my clients.

Shelley Case, a registered dietitian who herself follows the GF diet, is an international expert on celiac disease and the GF diet. The book not only covers the GF diet in detail, but common medical questions and issues that arise among folks suffering from celiac disease, or wondering if they might have it. From everyday concerns to more remote issues, all topics are covered in an easy-to-understand prose, complete with useful tables, appendices, and easy recipes.

The book gets updated regularly, so is up to speed on the more controversial issues such as oats (are they GF or not?), hidden sources of gluten in the diet, cross-contamination issues, limiting nutrients and where to find them, whether a "dedicated facility" is important or not and other labeling issues, and great resources for anyone needing support and information on going GF. One of the best sections of the book is Case's well-researched list of GF manufacturers/brands, bakeries, stores, distributors, and web-sites.

If you've been diagnosed with celiac disease or want to follow a gluten-free diet for any other reason, this is the only book you'll need.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource book, February 2, 2009

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I purchased this book for my daughter, who may be gluten intolerant. It answered ALL the questions that the local doctors were unable to. I highly recommend this to anyone who may be gluten intolerant. Great resource book!!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner, September 12, 2010

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I purchased this book because of the 5-star rating it received and was highly disappointed. Yes, it is a comprehensive resourse guide, but it is aimed at other registered dieticians or medical professionals, not the average person looking for answers or help with living gluten-free. The sections are not straightforward and are difficult to follow. With the exception of the first few pages on what items do or do not contain gluten, I came away no more educated on the subject than I was before buying this book.