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

by Marlisa Brown MS, RD, CDE, Sloane Miller MFA, MSW, LMSW (Foreword by)

Overview

Fully Revised and Updated

A Simple, Easy-to-follow Guide to Going Gluten Free

Packed with delicious recipes, meal plans, shopping and safe food lists, international dining out cards, tips for creating your own gluten-free meals and much more, Gluten-Free, Hassle Free provides the practical solutions, strategies, and shortcuts you need to eat your way back to health.

• Over 140 simple to prepare mouthwatering recipes, with nutritional and allergen information
• Proven strategies to modify your favorite foods to make them gluten free
• What you need to know about the newest FDA food labeling laws - and how to find the hidden gluten in your food
• The truth about gluten-free diets and weight loss
• Fun and fabulous gluten-free entertaining
• Nutritious meals and tasty treats and snacks for gluten-free kids, plus how to be safe at school, parties, and special occasions without missing the fun

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617051968
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/10/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	314
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, chef, author, and international speaker. She is president of Total Wellness Inc., a nutritional consulting company that offers private consulting, wellness programs, culinary workshops, and corporate presentations.

Table of Contents

Step I: Getting Started
1. Is Your Diet Putting Your Health at Risk?
Recognizing Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Getting Diagnosed
Gluten-Sensitivity
2. Learning the Basics and Getting Started Living Gluten Free
Picking off the Shelf
Easy-Start Gluten-Free Meal Plan
Creating a Gluten-Free Shopping List
3. Discovering What You Can and Canít Eat
Safe- and Questionable-Food Chart
30-Day Meal Plan
Essential Dos and Doníts
4. Planning and Cooking Simple Gluten-Free Meals
Tips for Gluten-Free Cooking
Stocking a Gluten-Free Kitchen
Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Recipes
5. Quick and Easy Substitutions
Finding Quick Substitutes for Your Favorite Foods
Using Gluten-Free Grains and Flour Blends
Easy Mix-and-Match Meals at Home
6. Reading and Translating Labels
What You Need to Know About Reading Labels
When There are No Labels: Gluten-Free Options at the Deli, Fast-Food, and Chain Restaurants
7. Handling Your Feelingsóand Knowing Youíre Not Alone
Itís Ok to Get Upset
Tips for Living Gluten-Free by The Allergic Girl
Step II: Living Gluten Free
8. Finding the Hidden Gluten Beyond Food
From Toothpaste to Lipstick and More
How to Gluten-Proof Your Home
How to Be Gluten Free at Work
9. Eating a Balanced Gluten-Free Diet
Easy Replacements for Missing Nutrients
Adding Extras: Fiber, Probiotics, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
10. Where to Find Gluten-Free Products
Where to Find Gluten-Free Items in Stores
Where to Find Gluten-Free Items on the Internet
11. Cooking Gluten-Free Dishes with Flair
Making Family Favorites Gluten Free
The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Best Recipes
Creating your Own Gluten-Free Recipes
12. Dining Out Gluten Free
Tips for Stress-Free Dining Out
A Look Inside A Restaurant Kitchen
Dining Out Cards in 14 Languages
13. Gluten-Free, Hassle-Free Entertaining
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Menu Plans
Quick and Easy (and Budget-Friendly) Appetizers and Entrees
Step III: Resolving Complications
14. Making It Easy for Family, Friends, and You
Telling Others About your Gluten Sensitivity
Tips For Everyday Gluten-Free Eating
Gluten-Free Eating in Unexpected Situations
15. Making It Easy for ChildrenAt School
Gluten-Free Snacks
Non-Food Related Issues
16. The Bottom Line on Losing Weight on a Gluten-Free Diet
Losing Weight on a Gluten-Free Diet
A Gluten-Free Weight-Loss Plan
17. Learning More about Gluten and Your Health
The Hidden Faces of Celiac Disease
The Dangers of Untreated Celiac Disease
Resources for Gluten-Free Living
Recipe Directory with Allergy Information
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