Celiac Disease: A Guide to Living With Gluten Intolerance

by Sylvia Llewelyn Bower RN, Mary Kay Sharrett SM RD LD CNSD, Steve Plogsted Pharmd

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by a sensitivity to the protein gluten in wheat flour, which in turn can damage the small intestine and inhibit the body€™s absorption of nutrients from food. The disease is hereditary and can affect entire families. Cowritten by a registered nurse who lives with celiac disease, a dietician, and a clinical pharmacist, this indispensable guide tackles all aspects of the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, management, complications, and current research. While many cookbooks and dietary manuals on gluten intolerance exist, Celiac Disease is the only book on how to live fully and richly while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. In addition to learning how to set up and maintain a gluten-free kitchen, readers find strategies for tackling emotional issues, nutrition and dietary guidelines, tips for dining out, and advice on raising a celiac child.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Food

148 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Diane Mueller]

Since I was a young child I was diagnosed again and again. First milk allergies, then colitis, later Crohns and finally a year ago after a blood test I was diagnosed with Celiac. Going gluten free has improved my life yet there are still flare ups that I am still learning to manage. This book gave me guidance on understanding a disease that has affected me my whole life.

[Rachel Bohn]

Very informational and helpful for someone just recently being diagnosed with Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Intolerance. Features a ton of information and recipes to help ease the switch to Gluten Free.

[Dug]

Appears to be a decent overview, but the occasional foray into pseudoscience (e.g. intercessory prayer) leads one to question how much of it is grounded in reality.

[Katie Schneller]

Some good basic information, but getting through was a slog. Could have used a talented editor

[Lisa Lingrell]

Perhaps I have come to the point of knowing all there is to know. I live in hope of picking up a new addition that has more information. The one surprise I found was that "McDonalds, Wendy's and Subway" have gluten free options now. Obviously only in the U.S. and we will have to wait another 10 years before it reaches us!!

[J. S. Seebauer]

This may surprise you if you know me but this book was too warm and fuzy with an edge of 'militant.' I think for those who live alone this would be the perfect book to learn about the disease and provide suggestions.

That's not me.

[Rosemary]

just wanted to see if any new info has appeared in the last 8 years.
not so much (though this book is very helpful if you're just diagnosed).

[Valerie]

Too old. Much has changed since 2007.