Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined: Over 200 REVISED and NEW gluten-free casein-free recipes, plus research on the positive ... ADHD, allergies, celiac disease, and more! [Paperback]

Lisa Lewis Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2011

Praised as a modern-day classic by celebrities and readers all over the world, the first edition of Special Diets for Special Kids has been helping children and adults with autism, ADHD, celiac disease, and other disorders since 1998. Special Diets for Special Kids Two followed up in 2001 by providing more recipes and updated research.

 

Now, this revised and expanded edition offers both books in one, complete with the latest research, revised recipes, and color photos throughout!

 

The first part of the book describes dietary intervention in detail, from both a scientific and a personal approach (the author's son has autism and has been on a GFCF diet for many years). In a nutshell, certain enzymes are required to break down gluten and casein. If those enzymes don’t function well, or are not present at sufficient levels, serious neurological problems can result. Studies have shown that children with autism have a marked deficiency of these enzymes, which may explain why GFCF diets have yielded positive results for many children.

 

Among many other helpful topics, Dr. Lewis explains:

 

• The Biology behind Dietary Interventions
• “Leaky Gut”
• Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances
• Antibiotics and Probiotics
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Testing and Nutritional Support
• Other Diets and Interventions
• How to Go GFCF

 The second part of the book is an easy-to-follow cookbook. This section contains over 200 recipes, including many you would have never thought possible on a GFCF diet, such as:

 

• Banana-Nut Pancakes
• Blueberry Muffins
• Tortillas/Wraps
• Chicken Nuggets
• Shepherd’s Pie
• Mock Mac and Cheese
• Chili
• Turkey Dressing
• Cakes and Cookies
• And many, many more!

 

Best of all, this book comes with a FREE CD of printable recipes, so you can easily print out recipes as you use them and keep the book away from counter spills and drips!

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Special Diets for Special Kids has a prominent position in our allergen-free household! We all have various food allergies and this is one resource I won't be without. Each recipe thus far has been wonderful and surprisingly simple. The Baked Kibbe, Sloppy Joes, and Hamentashen have quickly become family favorites. Eating without gluten, especially, has changed our 'hyper' son's behavior drastically and he's no longer the fussy eater that he was. His teacher was shocked at the change for the better. Oh, and our dinner guests without dining challenges love this food as well. Thank you for this indispensable resource!"

--Tamara Dever, Creative Director, TLC Graphics, and mom of family with food allergies

"The writings of Lisa Lewis have made a huge impact on the field of autism. As an educator and a parent, Dr. Lewis has been instrumental in describing the issues of gluten and casein sensitivities, and how these problems affect the behavior of autistic individuals. She has changed the lives of many autistic individuals and their families.”

--Stephen Edelson, Ph.D., Director of the Center for the Study of Autism

“Lisa Lewis’ contribution to the understanding of biomedical aspects of autism have been considerable. ... [Special Diets for Special Kids] also concentrates on the practical applications of knowledge and understanding. It is well-researched, well written, and very much needed.”

--Paul Shattock, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland

About the Author

Lisa Lewis earned her Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from New York University, where she studied genetic variation. Her son's autism diagnosis and her family's successful adoption of the gluten-free casein-free diet led to her award-winning Special Diets for Special Kids series. Lisa continues to be a pioneer in the field of dietary intervention.

Product Details

• Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons; Pap/Cdr edition (May 25, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935274120
• ISBN-13: 978-1935274124
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Allergies
  • #86 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Special Needs

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Number One Go-To Book for GF/CF Recipes, June 10, 2011

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Emma Goldman-Sherman "homeschooling mom" (NY NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined: Over 200 REVISED and NEW gluten-free casein-free recipes, plus research on the positive ... ADHD, allergies, celiac disease, and more! (Paperback)

I have had both volumes of this book in my cupboard for years now, and it is filled with crumbs. Pages are stuck together from spilled parts of delicious recipes that I have made and my family has savored, and I cannot come close to expressing how excited I am that my loose-leaf volumes are now in one gorgeous book! Congratulations, Lisa!

Okay, I don't actually know the author, but I did attend one of her seminars years ago when my son and I were first diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and he had just started to walk. Now that he is almost in third grade, and we have lived on her recipes, all I can say is, I don't know how I managed without this book, and I am thrilled that I didn't have to manage for long, because I found her, and I bought both volumes, and it is worth every penny!

Thank you for the holiday help! What can you do when you don't know how to make latkes without matzah, or apple cake without flour? She does all that and more! Her pumpkin bars are amazingly moist and delicious and good for us all -- and I have one adult male neighbor (who is not on a special diet) who would kill for me to make some more and share with him.

I think it's good food when even though it is gluten and dairy (and soy) free, kids on regular diets (g-d help them!) like it too. I mean, if you could eat ANYTHING and these recipes taste good, this is fantastic! My son and I are not deprived! We are not ashamed to serve this food to others. This is a great book!

I have bought almost every GF book there is, and this is the one I return to over and over again. The "oatmeal" cookies -- fabulous! And if you can't have something that is in one of the recipes, she helps with other substitutions. Like for eggs. Her research is incredible and informative, and more useful than all the sessions and time I put in with a nutritionist I saw after I was diagnosed. This book is an amazing value, a resource, a g-dsend.

Her chocolate cake is right up there with the best. She even deals with recipes for play doh and glue -- stuff you worry that your GF kid will get sick from if s/he is using the kind with gluten. BUY IT, READ IT, USE IT DAILY, LOVE IT!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK, November 6, 2011

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Zachary Sheinman (River Edge, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined: Over 200 REVISED and NEW gluten-free casein-free recipes, plus research on the positive ... ADHD, allergies, celiac disease, and more! (Paperback)

This is a great book to use to get started on a gluten free casein free diet. The recipes are easy to prepare and kid friendly. My son loves the chocolate pudding. The information about unfamiliar products was very helpful in changing our diet. After reading this book, adopting a GFCF diet seemed much more approachable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't say enough!, August 23, 2011

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Aiden'sMomma - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined: Over 200 REVISED and NEW gluten-free casein-free recipes, plus research on the positive ... ADHD, allergies, celiac disease, and more! (Paperback)

When I saw this book listed, I thought "why is there only one review on this??" This book is by far my #1 choice for GFCF recipes! It's wonderful!! You won't be disappointed at all in this purchase!!