Gluten-free, Hassle Free : a Simple, Sane, Dietitian-approved Program for Eating Your Way Back to Health

I've been gluten free for nearly two years, and I've read every book I can find about gluten free living. In my opinion, this is one of the best and most up to date. The beginning of the book is for those newly diagnosed. "What is gluten?" "What CAN I eat?" She provides sample meal plans and grocery shopping suggestions, listing what foods are safe, not safe, or questionable. As the book progresses, more challenging gluten free ideas are presented for the more experienced with the lifestyle. Such as making your own flour mix, gluten free gourmet meals for company, etc. There are over 100 recipes in this book. The author also addresses the feelings many people like myself have dealt with when newly diagnosed, such as "I don't want to go out and draw attention to myself in a restaurant. It's easier to just stay home." Or "How do I explain to my friends when they try to say 'It's only a LITTLE bit of gluten - you can eat that!'" One thing I thought was unique about this book was the dining out cards. Many other books have these, but this book has them in 14 different languages, for ethnic cuisine or foreign travel. Cool! I would recommend this book to anyone living a gluten free lifestyle, and to those with a gluten free relative or close friend who want to help and understand.

Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is an inability to properly digest the gluten found in wheat, rye, and barley. Left untreated they can lead to many symptoms and conditions. For example celiac disease can cause or contribute to a wide range of health problems, including type 1 diabetes, arthritis, infertility, osteoporosis, lupus, cancer, liver failure, thyroid problems, autoimmune illnesses, skin disorders, chronic pain, and digestive problems. The only treatment for celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a gluten-free diet for life. Now with Gluten-Free, Hassle Free you can learn: An upbeat empowering approach to gluten-free living; A wealth of simple, practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts; Information on being diagnosed with celiac disease; The health risks of untreated celiac disease; Gluten-free safe food lists; Gluten-free cooking and baking tips; Gluten-free dining out information; Best resources for gluten-free living; Over 100 recipes with nutritional information; Gluten-free travel trips; Strategies to handle your feelings; Mix and match meal plans; A full month of day-to-day gluten-free meals; Cooking tips for creating your own gluten-free recipes; Tip boxes; Gluten-free dining out restaurant cards in 14 different languages; AND MUCH MORE!

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Reviewer:Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description:This book for people who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity covers all aspects of gluten-free meal planning and gives tips on how to eat gluten-free without compromising taste.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide gluten-free meal plans to the lay population.
Audience:The book is intended for people who need a gluten-free diet for themselves or someone they know. It also is a good reference for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about a gluten-free diet. The author is a dietitian who became interested in the topic when her mother was diagnosed with celiac disease. When the author also began to have symptoms, she switched to a gluten-free diet and her symptoms disappeared.
Features:The author incorporates a primer on gluten intolerance, the reasons it occurs, and what it means to be gluten free. Excellent food charts indicate if the product is safe (gluten-free), not safe, or questionable (it may require more investigation into the food label to confirm). There is a plethora of recipes and a 30-day meal plan. The book covers hidden gluten in foods and non-food items, handling feelings regarding the diagnosis, eating a balanced diet, and dining out. To make the last easier, the book includes explanation cards in 14 different languages to describe gluten-free needs to a chef.
Assessment:Although this is not appropriate as a textbook for students, it is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals who want to become more familiar with gluten-free meal planning.

Gluten intolerance is the inability to properly digest wheat, rye, and barley. One of the benefits of recent extensive research into diet has been the identification of this pervasive food ingredient as a contributor to a myriad of health problems, from diabetes and arthritis to cancer and digestive difficulties. "Gluten-Free, Hassle Free" makes it easy to begin gluten-free eating, cooking, and living. Structured around a three-step process -- Making the Change; Making Gluten-Free Living Simple; and Making Your Life Healthy, Happy, and Uncomplicated -- the book offers expert guidance on the practical and emotional aspects of the new lifestyle, from reading labels and stocking a gluten-free kitchen to dining out without stress, handling feelings of anger and frustration Learning how to live gluten-free can seem so difficult and overwhelming- especially with all the mixed information out there. Gluten-Free, Hassle-Free shows you how easy and delicious it can be to go gluten-free!This down to earth, clear and friendly guide offers a wealth of simple and practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts. It provides an easy-to-follow, three-step process for living a gluten-free life and eating your way back to health. In This Book You Will Find: Over 100 Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes Three Terrific Meal Plans Dining Out Cards in Fourteen Languages...and Much More "Learning how to live gluten-free can seem so difficult and overwhelming- especially with all the mixed information out there. Gluten-Free, Hassle-Free shows you how easy and delicious it can be to go gluten-free! This down to earth, clear and friendly guide offers a wealth of simple and practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts. It provides an easy-to-follow, three-step process for living a gluten-free life and eating your way back to health. In This Book You Will The only treatment for celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a gluten-free diet for life. This provides an upbeat empowering approach to gluten-free living; a wealth of simple, practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts; the health risks of untreated celiac disease; gluten-free cooking and baking tips; strategies to handle your feelings; tip boxes; and much more. Gluten intolerance is an inability to properly digest wheat, rye, and barley. It can cause or contribute to a wide range of health problems, including diabetes, arthritis, infertility, cancer, liver failure, and thyroid problems. This book offers an approach built around the message that gluten-free living is much easier than most people think.