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

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936303588
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/10/2013
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	1,070,020
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.00(d)

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
; Sking 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 Children; At 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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Editorial Reviews

Praise for Gluten-Free, Hassle Free:
"This is an important resource when working with clients daunted by changing their eating habits due to celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. When it comes to going gluten-free, Brown has your back - and your tummy - covered." - Today's Dietitian

“Highly recommended...accessible to the non-specialist general reader and kitchen cook with an interest in providing meals that are easy to prepare and gluten free. Of special note is the information on diagnosing gluten disorders, the latest gluten-free labeling regulations, complete meal plans, and the more than 140 recipes ranging from Strawberry Shortcake to Apple Cranberry Quinoa Salad to Easy Chicken and Rice Soup to Cheddar Quesadillas.”—The Midwest Book Review

"Brown's style is clear and direct, taking people from early signs of the disease to managing and thriving with the diagnosis. The information, clear language, and tone will be of great help in reducing the frustration of adopting something new and potentially scary." - Foreword Reviews

"If you're going to go gluten free, you're going to need this book!" — Jacqueline Mallorca, food editor, Gluten-Free Living

"A treasure trove of practical tips for meal planning, recipe modification, and dining out as only a gluten-free chef and dietitian can do." - Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, author of IBS — Free at Last!

"Makes it easier to enjoy gluten-free living!" — Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director, Celiac Sprue Association

"Delicious recipes, easy-to-follow meal plans and knowledgeable nutrition advice." — Richard Simmons

"[A] delightful guide to better gluten-free living, written in easy-to-understand language that is especially helpful for the newly diagnosed." — Carol Fenster, author of 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes

"Without a doubt Gluten-Free, Hassle Free is a winner! And the Gluten-Free Meal Cards are just priceless…you will once again enjoy ethnic cuisine." — Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association

“Delivers a bounty of solid information and a treasure trove of tested recipes."—Judith A. Gilbride, PhD, RD, FADA, Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition Food Studies and Public Health, New York University and Former President, The American Dietetic Association

"Gluten-Free, Hassle Free makes it easier to enjoy gluten-free living." — Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director, Celiac Sprue Association

"A top pick for any health collection." — California Bookwatch

"A top pick for those trying to revise their dietary habits."— Library Bookwatch

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