The definitive guide to the gluten-free lifestyle, completely revised and updated for the 2.2 million Americans with celiac disease According to a landmark 2003 National Institutes of Health study, 2.2 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an allergy to the protein gluten found in wheat. Since this book was first published in 1995 (as Against the Grain ), Jax Peters Lowell has been helping celiacs follow a gluten-free diet with creativity, resourcefulness, and humor. This edition includes chapters covering - the latest research into celiac disease, and myths that have been debunked - how to eat out happily, including a short course in restaurant assertiveness training - how to eat in happily, including a discussion of online and mail order suppliers and negotiating the supermarket as a celiac - dozens of delicious new recipes - drugs, cosmetics, and other products tested for celiac-safety - a thoroughly updated resource section Tens of thousands of celiacs have already enhanced their lives with Lowell's authoritative, witty, and practical guide. The Gluten-free Bible promises to bring relief to the new gluten-intolerant generation.
I have a family history of auto-immune disorders and have started developing them myself. This book was recommended by some other family members and I have read it and passed it on to more family who need it! Great book!
Gluten Free Bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was excellent if you have just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. There is so much information that is helpful. I would recommend this book to anyone that has the disease or if you have a loved on with the disease. There are recipes, stories and many other notes of interest. A must buy.
Special Diet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Came fast and in great shape. This is turning out to be a bible for anyone on a gluten free diet.
It really is the Gluten free Bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Packed with great information. Great for people like myself just diagnosed with Celiac Disease funny friendly fact filled! The one recommended by my nutritionist!
A Great Place to Start
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This was the first book we bought after our diagnosis. (A Year Ago) It was very helpful in figuring out our new lifestyle!
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