The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Dowler Shepard, Jules E.

• ISBN13: 9780738212272
• ISBN10: 073821227X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-02
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

If yours"ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease, yours"re not alone: as many as 1 in 133 Americans have this autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. For ten years, Jules Shepardrs"s gastrointestinal symptoms went misdiagnosed. Finally diagnosed, she experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and illness the year following, as she discovered what she could and could not eat through trial and error.Now, inThe First Yearreg;: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free, Shepard explains everything you need to learn and do upon your or a family memberrs"s diagnosis.- How celiac disease affects your entire body - Eating gluten-free (and avoiding hidden glutens) - Keeping your kitchen safe from cross-contamination - Can I drink alcohol? - Celiac and fertility - Finding support groups - Parenting a child with celiac disease - Dining out, traveling, and entertainingThis unique guide prioritizes all the most important information on diet and lifestyle changes for you. Day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month, learn how to safely alter your diet, manage your symptoms, and adjust to living gluten-free. Complete with easy and delicious recipes for gluten-free baking,The First Yearreg;: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Freeis your essential guide to a healthy life.

Author Biography

Jules E. D. Shepard is the author of a cookbook and a spokesperson for the University of Maryland’s Center for Celiac Research. She lives in Catonsville, Maryland.