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Living Gluten-Free For Dummies

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With its simple "Dummies'" approach this book has definitely improved my outlook on being gluten intolerant. Fortunately this is the first "gluten-free" book I got my hands on. I'm glad I paid the overnight shipping because this book ended a lot of agony for me. "What am I going to eat!?" I've been gluten-free for 2 weeks now and the results are amazing. It's been a long time since I've been pain free (my symptoms are arthritic in nature). This book has helped me become optomistic about being able to stay gluten-free for the long-haul and still enjoy food.

I hope no one gives any credence to the review that claims (inaccurately) that Danna's book has an inaccuracy. It doesn't! One reviewer wrote that Danna Korn's book had an inaccuracy because she says there's no such thing as an "allergy" to gluten, and he gave the book a bad review as a result (which, by the way, is like saying the entire restaurant is bad because you personally didn't like one item on the menu). But worse yet, this person's critique was faulty. For one thing, gluten is comprised of wheat, barley, and rye. With allergies, you either have an allergy to wheat, and/or to barley, and/or to rye. But you don't have an allergy to "gluten," even though some doctors will deem it that. Furthermore, the reviewer fails to note that Danna's book was reviewed by an M.D., Michelle Pietzak (one of the foremost experts on celiac disease) and Cynthia Rudert, R.D., of Gluten Intolerance Group -- again, one of the foremost experts. Danna doesn't make this stuff up. She's been doing research for 15 years, and has more knowledge than most medical professionals -- and I AM a medical professional. I think it's irresponsible and downright vicious for someone to make such a hasty and mean-spirited post that may prevent others from enjoying the wealth of inspiration and information. The entire essence of the book is about an optimistic approach, and the book is more well-researched and well-supported than any other out there.

This book is a Godsend. It's as simple as that.

Danna Korn joins her readers by sharing personal accounts; she gives clear, well written definitions of celiac disease, wheat intolerance and gluten. There are 65 excellent recipes included that show just how possible it is to follow a gluten free lifestyle. Readers are also treated to tidbits of humor; gems of wisdom and a plethora of good information such as web sites as to where to shop for the wheat-intolerant/celiac regimen. It answers questions clearly and logically and readers come away with a good understanding of how they can live happily on a gluten free regimen. Many people with autism have shown marked improvement by following this regimin. Luke Jackson, the author of "A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD" A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD discusses how eliminating gluten and casein from his diet and those of his siblings improved their health and general performance.

I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is my Get Out of Jail Free Card and my Passport to a Healthier Life and a New Lifestyle. Hats off to Danna Korn!

I am a dietitian and also a Celiac. I have tons of gluten-free books including from this author. This is my favorite! I am going to recommend this to all of my celiac patients. I read the whole thing through even though it is sort of like a reference book, because it was entertaining! I especially love some of her made up words like "glutenated". She made the book fun!

Danna does it again! If you haven't read Danna's books or heard her speak, do yourself a favor and make it a priority. Her newest book, "Living Gluten-Free for Dummies," is part of the famous "For Dummies" series, which speaks volumes for Danna's expertise on the gluten-free lifestyle, and also for how mainstream the gluten-free diet is becoming.

In her trademark style, Danna's energy and optimism permeate the pages, and she guides the reader through every aspect of the gluten-free lifestyle with humor, knowledge, experience, and expertise. Even the most technical information is in Danna's typical easy-to-understand style. She covers the medical, practical, and emotional implications of being gluten-free, and leaves absolutely no stone unturned for anyone on (or considering) the gluten-free diet.

Most of all, she has a passion for being gluten-free, and she exudes that passion with every page. She invites you to skip chapters, but you won't want to. She'll keep you laughing throughout, and will have you convinced that, as she says, "gluten-free's the way to be."

Living Gluten-Free for Dummies is a foundation book which imparts important information with humor...something a Celiac needs.

The inital impact of the diagnosis is overwhelming. LGFFD's provides the right now information the "new" Celiac needs.

It has been 28 years since I was diagnosed with Celiac. Back then there was little information and fewer products available for living gluten-free. Reading this book would have been very helpful to me then, and I may have been spared much of the problems I encountered along the way. Even the Dr. who determined my disease made the error of telling me that after the villi had repaired themselves, I should try gluten again!
Living Gluten Free For Dummies is a very informative book, written with humor and candor to make it an easy read. Thank you Danna Korn.

I am very impressed with "Living Gluten-Free for Dummies". It covers much of the information a newly diagnosed celiac should know and also has information for "long time" celiacs. The format is inviting, the "Technical Stuff" is informative, the icons are handy, the recipes are practical and useful, and the index is all inclusive. I plan to recommend that anyone needing to go on a gluten-free diet buy this book. It has been my experience that people wanting information about living gluten-free want this information on a silver platter; this book, in my opinion, is that silver platter.
I like the positive attitude presented in this book; many people meet the diet with a "doom and gloom" attitude; this is not the case of Danna Korn who is positive and practical in her approach.

Living Gluten-Free For Dummies by Danna Korn is a super-practical and comprehensive guide to living gluten-free.

Korn explains why everyone, not just those with Celiac Disease, would benefit from a gluten free lifestyle. But more importantly she describes HOW to live gluten free--she gives practical advice for grocery shopping (there are TONS of foods that are naturally gluten-free) and how to dine out safely.

Best of all, her approach is one of positivity. It is easy to go gluten-free, and this is a fantastic guide to get you started living healthier!

I have been living gluten free for 8 years and have read many web-sites and a great deal of printed material on the subject. This book was concise and simple to understand. It was written with a sense of humor and shared recent research and ideas that were helpful to me. In my opinion it would make a great addition to the GF home library!