Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free

<p>If you've just been diagnosed with celiac disease you're not alone: as many as 1 in 133 Americans have this autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest gluten a protein found in wheat and other grains. For ten years Jules Shepard's gastrointestinal symptoms went misdiagnosed. Finally diagnosed she experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and illness the year following as she discovered what she could and could not eat through trial and error.</p><p>Now in <em>The First Year(R) Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free</em> Shepard explains everything you need to learn and do upon your or a family member's diagnosis.</p><p><br />- How celiac disease affects your entire body<br />- Eating gluten-free (and avoiding hidden glutens)<br />- Keeping your kitchen safe from cross-contamination<br />- Can I drink alcohol?<br />- Celiac and fertility<br />- Finding support groups<br />- Parenting a child with celiac disease<br />- Dining out traveling and entertaining</p><p><br />This unique guide prioritizes all the most important information on diet and lifestyle changes for you. Day-by-day week-by-week month-by-month learn how to safely alter your diet manage your symptoms and adjust to living gluten-free. Complete with easy and delicious recipes for gluten-free baking <em>The First Year(R) Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free</em> is your essential guide to a healthy life.</p>