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Brown, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and chef, has assembled a comprehensive, three-part look at living with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Part 1, "Making the Change," helps ease the transition into a gluten-free diet, providing the basics, quick-and-easy substitutions, tips on interpreting food labels, and advice on handling the emotional aspect of a lifestyle change. Part 2, "Making Gluten-Free Living Simple," covers finding hidden gluten in food, gluten-free cooking, and dining out. Part 3, "Making Your Life Healthy, Happy, and Uncomplicated," advises readers on how to explain easily gluten intolerance or celiac disease to family friends and offers simple coping strategies. In addition, this section includes valuable lists of web sites with restaurants that offer gluten-free menus, companies that sell gluten-free products online, and organizations that specialize in providing information about gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Also included are meal cards written in several languages that can be helpful when traveling or dining out and a good variety of gluten-free recipes. Verdict This is an essential read for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.-Lisa Felix, Mishawaka-Penn-Harris P.L., Mishawaka, IN Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More