Gluten-Free, Hassle Free : A Simple, Sane, Dietitian-Approved Program for Eating Your Way Back to Health

by Marlisa Brown

• ISBN13: 9781932603798
• ISBN10: 1932603794
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2009-12-22
• Publisher: Demos Health

Summary

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!

Author Biography

Marlisa BROWN, MS, RD, CDE, CDN is president and owner of Total Wellness a nutritional consulting company that offers private counseling, wellness programs, culinary workshops and corporate presentations. A Registered Dietitian and a Chef who is widely known as an expert on gluten-free living Marlisa has written for and contributed to many publications including, Shape, Women’s World, Fitness, and Newsday’s Wellness magazine.