Food Allergy Survival Guide

by Vesanto Melina, Dina Aronson, Jo Stepaniak

Overview

This essential reference work presents a thorough discussion of the major food allergies and how to deal with them in a positive, affirming way. Readers will learn about testing for allergies, safety measures for life-threatening conditions, hidden allergens, shopping and kitchen basics, and a host of resources for continued enjoyment of life with allergies.Features over 100 recipes by "uncheese" specialist, Jo Stepaniak.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570671630
Publisher:	Book Publishing Company, The
Publication date:	08/10/2004
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.79(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	4
	Introduction	5
Chapter 1	What Are Food Sensitivities?	7
Chapter 2	Creating and Maintaining a Healthy Intestinal Boundary	19
Chapter 3	Food Sensitivities and Various Conditions	35
Chapter 4	Discovering What Ails Us: Testing for Food Sensitivities	65
Chapter 5	Foods, Label Reading, and Alternatives	75
Chapter 6	Wheat and Gluten Sensitivities and Celiac Disease	105
Chapter 7	Living with Food Sensitivities: Feelings, Safety, and Exercise	119
Chapter 8	Nutrition Planning for Adults and Children	129
Chapter 9	Kitchen Basics and Cooking Fundamentals	159
Chapter 10
	Recipes	169
	Baking Basics	179
	Great Seasonings and Spice Mixes	213
	Banner Breakfasts	223
	Dips and Spreads	239
	Salads and Dressings	255
	Satisfying Soups	297
	Main Dishes	307
	Sauces and Gravies	334
	Simple Sides	341
	More Treats and Sweets	351
	Resources	363
	Food Diary Form	368
	Appendixes	369
	Index	371
	About the Authors	382