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Danna Korn is respected as one of the leading authorities on the gluten-free diet and the medical conditions that benefit from it. She's been featured in People Magazine, on ABC's "20-20," and dozens of other national media outlets. She is the co-author of Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies.

Practical, delicious ways to manage a gluten-free diet

If you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, an autistic child, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. You'll get trusted, authoritative explanations of the medical problems associated with gluten and clear guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle — and love it!

• Go gluten-free — get a handle on the whos, whats, whys, and hows of going gluten-free (and the many medical benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle)

• Connect the dots — discover the fascinating connections between gluten, autism, and behavioral disorders

• Speak Glutenese — learn how to decipher label lingo and know what to look for (and what to avoid) when shopping for food

• Make it nutritious (and delicious) — follow recipes for making family-pleasing gluten-free meals, from enticing entrees to sensational sides and everything in between

• Get out and about — get practical tips and guidance on keeping a gluten-free diet whether you're eating out or on the go

Open the book and find:

• How to adapt your perspective on food

• he connection between autism, behavior, and gluten

• Good carbs vs. bad carbs

• The truth about whole grains

• How to shop for and stock your pantry with gluten-free foods

• Healthy and delicious recipes for every meal of the day (including a gluten-free spin on family favorites)

• Cooking tips and techniques

• Tips for raising happy, healthy gluten-free kids

Learn to:

• Decide whether adopting a gluten-free lifestyle is the right choice for you

• Recognize medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet

• Decipher food labels and make smart choices when eating out

• Live a healthy, happy, gluten-free lifestyle

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Going Gluten-Free: Who, What, Why, and How.

Chapter 1: Gluten-Free from A to Z: The Basics of Being Gluten-Free.

Chapter 2: Going Gluten-Free: Who's Doing It and Why.

Chapter 3: A Closer Look at Celiac Disease.

Chapter 4: Connecting Gluten with Autism, Behavior, and Mood.

Chapter 5: Grasping the Ground Rules of the Gluten-Free Diet.

Chapter 6: Making Sure It’s Gluten-Free: Digging a Little Deeper.

Chapter 7: Gluten-Free . . . Nutritiously.

Part II: Planning and Preparing: The Preludes to Cooking.

Chapter 8: Creating a Gluten-Free-Friendly Kitchen.

Chapter 9: Shopping Is Easier Than You Think.

Chapter 10: Cooking: Tips and Techniques.

Part III: From Menus to Meals: Recipes for the Gluten-Free Gastronome.

Chapter 11: Beginning with Breakfast.

Chapter 12: Appetizers with Attitude.

Chapter 13: Sensational Soups, Salads, and Sides.

Chapter 14: Enticing Entrées.

Chapter 15: Enjoying International Cuisine.

Chapter 16: Pizza, Pasta, and Bread: Foods You Thought Were a Thing of the Past.

Chapter 17: Getting Your Just Desserts.

Part IV: Living — and Loving — the Gluten-Free Lifestyle 24/7.

Chapter 18: Getting Out and About: Eating Away from Home.

Chapter 19: Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Kids.

Chapter 20: Beating the Blues: Overcoming Emotional Obstacles.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Benefits of Being Gluten-Free.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Help You (or Your Child) Love the Gluten-Free Lifestyle.

Chapter 23: Ten Lame Excuses Not to Go Gluten-Free.

Index.