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The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensable Guide to Negotiating Life without Wheat


by Jax Peters Lowell

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Sales Rank: 23617
Studio: Holt Paperbacks
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Date: April 01, 2005
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks


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Product Description
The definitive guide to the gluten-free lifestyle, completely revised and updated for the 2.2 million Americans with celiac disease According to a landmark 2003 National Institutes of Health study, 2.2 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an allergy to the protein gluten found in wheat. Since this book was first published in 1995 (as Against the Grain), Jax Peters Lowell has been helping celiacs follow a gluten-free diet with creativity, resourcefulness, and humor.This edition includes chapters covering- the latest research into celiac disease, and myths that have been debunked- how to eat out happily, including a short course in restaurant assertiveness training- how to eat in happily, including a discussion of online and mail order suppliers and negotiating the supermarket as a celiac- dozens of delicious new recipes- drugs, cosmetics, and other products tested for celiac-safety- a thoroughly updated resource sectionTens of thousands of celiacs have already enhanced their lives with Lowell's authoritative, witty, and practical guide. The Gluten-free Bible promises to bring relief to the new gluten-intolerant generation.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 34 reviews)

cross contamination  
The many ideas given (eat the inside of sandwiches, eat the top off of canapes, avoid the crust) can give a true celiac serious consequences. Sometimes, a person can eat gluten with no obvious side effects but do great "silent damage" to one's intestines. There are complications to celiac disease such as refractory sprue and collagenous sprue. I have these complications due to not being strict enough when following the gluten free diet.
April 10, 2008

Absolute must for surviving gluten-free life  
This is an absolute must for anyone who needs a quick, yet thorough guide to the many ways gluten-free living affects your life and the lives of those around you. The recipes in it are great, the helpful tips are priceless, and Lowell's sense of humor and understanding is really refreshing. I bought a copy for my grandmother, who at almost 80, has finally acknowledged the extent of how gluten has affected her. I have recommended it to co-workers who are gluten intolerant, and to folks I've encountered who have family members who are celiacs, and need help understanding how to deal with it. Also a huge help in understanding how to take control of your treatment and get the best care possible from your doctors!


February 08, 2008

Gluten Free Bible  
This was a gift to my daughter who has been diagnosed with celiac disease.
She says it is a wonderful resource.
January 14, 2008

meh.  
On the whole, this is a decent book. There is some very practical advice for dealing with celiac disease in a world where most people have never heard of such thing. Some very tasty recipes are listed. But the medical inaccuracies made me wonder how thoroughly the author researched her information before publishing it as a "bible" for all to take as the gospel truth.

Also, I found her attitude to be a bit testy in some parts. For example, the author says that if you're eating at the house of a friend or family member and they forget to make gluten free accommodations for you that it's no accident. And then she goes on to give several sharp tongued comebacks that you might want to try. I really don't feel as though when people forget to make a dish without wheat that it was malicious, and they truly did just forget. This was not the only instance. There were several other parts of this book where I noticed a defensive attitude, as well demanding. Don't get me wrong, I have definitely had to learn to stand up for myself when asking what ingredients are in a dish in restaurants and other situations. But maybe showing a little grace and less attitude would make situations work out better?
January 09, 2008

Great!  
This book really helped me when I was new to Celiac Disease. It has a lot of useful info.
December 11, 2007


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