Book description
This is a practical, comprehensive, and inspirational guide to living a
wheat-free, gluten-free lifestyle. Millions of people are choosing to
eliminate wheat and gluten from their diets because of medical
conditions such as celiac disease (sprue), gluten intolerance, wheat
allergies, and autoimmune disorders. Others believe that dietary
intervention programs are effective in reducing or eliminating behaviors
associated with autism, ADD, ADHD, and related syndromes. And yet still
others are eliminating wheat or gluten from their diets for personal
reasons. Wheat-Free, Worry-Free answers the many questions that people
have concerning the unique challenges faced by people on a wheat-free or
gluten-free diet. It helps take the fear out of eating, and teaches and
encourages people to deal with the wheat-free or gluten-free lifestyle
in an optimistic yet realistic manner. Loaded with practical tips,
recipes, menu suggestions, and ideas for traveling and eating out, it
also delves into emotional issues and psychological implications of the
dietary restrictions. This book includes extensive research on several
medical conditions that require a wheat-free or gluten-free lifestyle,
as well as in-depth nutritional information, and a comprehensive,
up-to-date Products and Services Guide that lists contact information
for hundreds of companies providing products and services for people on
a wheat-free or gluten-free diet. With a humorous, easy-to-read style,
Wheat-Free, Worry-Free is a single source of information for anyone
interested in leading a happy, healthy gluten-free life.
