Living Gluten-Free For Dummies [Paperback]

Danna Korn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2010

Practical, delicious ways to manage a gluten-free diet

If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. Trusted author Danna Korn explains the medical problems associated with gluten and shows you step by step how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle - and love it!

With 25% new and revised content, this easy-to-understand reference includes coverage of the most recent testing methods, an updated section on the link between a gluten-free diet and improving behaviors in the autistic, new information about the genetics of celiac disease, expanded coverage on the gluten-free certification process, increased nutritional information, and updated recipes and resources.

• 65 delicious recipes plus tips on eating out
• Guidance on how to shop and decipher food labels Advice on how to raise happy gluten-free kids

Covering the practical, medical, and emotional aspects of the lifestyle, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers hope and inspiration as you make the switch to a life free of gluten.

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From the Back Cover

Practical, delicious ways to manage a gluten-free diet

If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, an autistic child, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. You'll get trusted, authoritative explanations of the medical problems associated with gluten and clear guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle — and love it!

• Go gluten-free — get a handle on the whos, whats, whys, and hows of going gluten-free (and the many medical benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle)

• Connect the dots — discover the fascinating connections between gluten, autism, and behavioral disorders

• Speak Glutenese — learn how to decipher label lingo and know what to look for (and what to avoid) when shopping for food

• Make it nutritious (and delicious) — follow recipes for making family-pleasing gluten-free meals, from enticing entrees to sensational sides and everything in between

• Get out and about — get practical tips and guidance on keeping a gluten-free diet whether you're eating out or on the go

Open the book and find:

• How to adapt your perspective on food

• he connection between autism, behavior, and gluten

• Good carbs vs. bad carbs

• The truth about whole grains

• How to shop for and stock your pantry with gluten-free foods

• Healthy and delicious recipes for every meal of the day (including a gluten-free spin on family favorites)

• Cooking tips and techniques

• Tips for raising happy, healthy gluten-free kids

Learn to:

• Decide whether adopting a gluten-free lifestyle is the right choice for you

• Recognize medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet

• Decipher food labels and make smart choices when eating out

• Live a healthy, happy, gluten-free lifestyle

About the Author

Danna Korn is respected as one of the leading authorities on the gluten-free diet and the medical conditions that benefit from it. She's been featured in People Magazine, on ABC's "20-20," and dozens of other national media outlets. She is the co-author of Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470585897
• ISBN-13: 978-0470585894
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > Gluten Free
  • #24 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Allergies

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate GF guide June 11, 2010

By Bryan T. Van Noy

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Don't let the "For Dummies" moniker fool you. Typically, you find so much mis-information online and in other published books relating to gluten-free advice, it's refreshing to read such a well-researched, vibrant, accurate, and, dare I say, inspiring game plan for embarking on a lifelong gluten-free journey. No stone is left unturned, and many myths are dispelled - with an ample dose of wit and humor.

Most gluten-free books are clinical, boring, and dry. This one is fun, whimsical, positive, and energetic. You feel like the author is truly optimistic about the gluten-free diet being the key to optimal health. No gf book I've read paints such an accurate, in-depth and rosy picture.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid information on gluten free diet June 1, 2012

By John Turner

Format:Kindle Edition

As the author of Simple Gluten Free Living I have read a fair number of books on gluten free cooking and living, this is one of the good ones. A solid introduction to living a gluten free lifestyle, plenty of advice and some very good recipes. Very useful section on eating out.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful info May 11, 2012

By Linda Conditt

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am not celiac, but am gluten-intolerant. This easy to understand guide got me on the right track and saved a lot of time on what to do, lists of items to avoid and those to include and where to go.