Full Description
World-renowned gluten-related disorders expert Dr. Alessio Fasano presents the groundbreaking roadmap to a gluten-free lifestyle, and how millions can live better by going gluten free.
For centuries, bread has been known as the "staff of life." But for millions of Americans affected by gluten-related disorders, consuming gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, can be hazardous to their health. In a recent poll presented by Scientific American, over 30% of Americans reported wanting to cut down or eliminate gluten from their diets; the gluten-free market is a $6.3 billion industry and continues to expand.
Now, in Gluten Freedom, Alessio Fasano, MD, world-renowned expert and founder of Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Celiac Research, reveals the latest developments in scientific research and treatment, and the answers they provide for this rapidly expanding audience. This groundbreaking, authoritative guide is an invaluable roadmap for the newly diagnosed, for those already dealing with gluten-related issues, and for anyone who thinks they may have an issue with gluten.
Distinguishing scientific fact from myth, Gluten Freedom explains the latest research, diagnostic procedures, and treatment/diet recommendations, helping consumers make the best choices for themselves and their families. Gluten Freedom also discusses important nutritional implications for behavior-related diagnoses such as autism and conditions such as depression, anxiety, and "foggy mind." Other highlights include:
• The differences between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy
• Current best practices for gluten-related disorders at any age
• Practical information on setting up a gluten-free kitchen, reading labels, and staying safe and healthy in a world filled with hidden sources of gluten
• The psychological impact of a diagnosis and its effect on a family
• Groundbreaking research for prevention and therapy
• Reliable and accurate resources for patients, parents, and physicians
• And even recipes for an authentic gluten-free Italian dinner from Dr. Fasano's home kitchen
Contents
List of Contributors — xi
Acknowledgments — xii
Foreword by Rich Gannon
Preface — xv
Introduction — xix
PART ONE:
Gluten Enters the Picture
Chapter One
Gluten Gets Into the Gut—and Other Places — 5
Chapter Two
New Clinical Faces of Gluten Freedom — 21
Chapter Three
The Spectrum of Gluten-Related Disorders — 27
Chapter Four
Making Sense of Gluten, Leaky Gut, and Autoimmunity — 51
Chapter Five
Getting the Right Diagnosis — 65
Chapter Six
Gluten and Your Brain — 89
PART TWO:
Learning to Live Without Gluten
Chapter Seven
Living Well on the Gluten-Free Diet — 109
Chapter Eight
Gluten-Free Cooking and Dining — 129
Chapter Nine
Dinner With Dr. Fasano — 157
PART THREE
Gluten-Free for Life
Chapter Ten
Pregnancy and the Gluten-Free Diet — 169
Chapter Eleven
Gluten-Free Milestones in Childhood — 187
Chapter Twelve
Navigating Gluten-Free Family Life — 205
Chapter Thirteen
Getting Through College Gluten Free — 221
Chapter Fourteen
Gluten in Your Golden Years — 233
PART FOUR
Going Beyond Gluten
Chapter Fifteen
Preventing Gluten-Related Disorders — 255
Chapter Sixteen
New Treatments and Therapies — 269
Epilogue
Making Wishes Come True — 281
Recommended Reading — 287
Resources — 299
Appendix: Apps for Mobile Phones — 303
Glossary — 305
Index — 315
