Introduction: The gluten story | p. 10 |
What is gluten? | p. 11 |
Why gluten is a problem | p. 11 |
The gluten-free movement | p. 13 |
Lisa's story | p. 15 |
Part 1 Celiac Disease | p. 16 |
Chapter 1 Understanding celiac disease | p. 18 |
An immune system malfunction | p. 19 |
Your digestive system | p. 19 |
An unhealthy recipe | p. 22 |
Increasing numbers | p. 26 |
Are you at risk? | p. 27 |
What's changed? | p. 28 |
Still much to learn | p. 30 |
Chapter 2 Signs that something's wrong | p. 32 |
Digestive problems | p. 35 |
Skin and hair problems | p. 37 |
Oral and dental issues | p. 37 |
Brain and nervous system disorders | p. 39 |
Fatigue and mood disorders | p. 42 |
Bone and joint problems | p. 44 |
Hormone issues | p. 45 |
Other conditions | p. 46 |
Test abnormalities | p. 46 |
Dangers of the disease | p. 46 |
Now what? | p. 48 |
Chapter 3 Do you have celiac disease? | p. 50 |
10 common myths | p. 51 |
A difficult disease to identify | p. 53 |
What's normal? | p. 56 |
Take stock of your situation | p. 58 |
Getting it right | p. 58 |
Chapter 4 Getting the right diagnosis | p. 60 |
Who should be tested? | p. 61 |
Blood tests | p. 63 |
Biopsy | p. 66 |
Genetic tests | p. 70 |
A gluten challenge | p. 72 |
Interpreting the results | p. 77 |
A ways to go | p. 78 |
Chapter 5 Coming to terms with your condition | p. 80 |
Your feelings are normal | p. 81 |
Angie's story | p. 82 |
Consider the positives | p. 83 |
Seek out a dietitian | p. 84 |
Find support | p. 86 |
Maintain perspective | p. 89 |
Chapter 6 Managing celiac disease | p. 90 |
What to expect | p. 91 |
Key nutrients | p. 96 |
Follow-up visits | p. 97 |
Accidents and hidden gluten | p. 99 |
On the horizon | p. 101 |
When symptoms persist | p. 103 |
Chapter 7 When treatment doesn't work | p. 104 |
Another look | p. 105 |
Refractory celiac disease | p. 111 |
Part 2 Related Conditions | p. 114 |
Chapter 8 A spectrum of disorders | p. 116 |
The spectrum widens | p. 117 |
Sifting through the confusion | p. 120 |
Going against the grain | p. 122 |
A closer look | p. 122 |
Rick's story | p. 123 |
Chapter 9 Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | p. 124 |
Beyond celiac disease | p. 125 |
What is NCGS? | p. 125 |
The numbers on NCGS | p. 127 |
Signs and symptoms | p. 127 |
Diagnosing NCGS | p. 128 |
Looking for triggers | p. 129 |
Finding a healthy balance | p. 131 |
Chapter 10 Other wheat-related disorders | p. 134 |
Wheat sensitivity | p. 134 |
Wheat allergy | p. 137 |
How to eat without wheat | p. 143 |
Chapter 11 Choosing to go gluten-free | p. 144 |
Are there positives to a gluten-free diet? | p. 145 |
Drawbacks of eating gluten-free | p. 147 |
Options for going gluten-free | p. 154 |
See your doctor | p. 154 |
It's a personal decision | p. 155 |
Part 3 Living Gluten-Free (and loving it!) | p. 158 |
Chapter 12 Gluten-free basses | p. 160 |
Before you begin | p. 161 |
Building blocks of a gluten-free diet | p. 162 |
Hidden gluten | p. 166 |
Putting the pieces together | p. 168 |
Beyond gluten | p. 170 |
Should my whole family go gluten-free? | p. 171 |
Be prudent, not paranoid | p. 175 |
Janelle's story | p. 176 |
Glossary of gluten-free grains | p. 177 |
Chapter 13 Reading food labels | p. 182 |
Becoming a master detective | p. 183 |
Step 1 Look for a gluten-free logo or claim | p. 185 |
Step 2 Seek out wheat | p. 189 |
Step 3 Search for barley, rye and oats | p. 191 |
Step 4 Look for cross-contamination warnings | p. 191 |
Step 5 Contact the manufacturer | p. 192 |
Medication and supplement labels | p. 194 |
Be vigilant | p. 197 |
Chapter 14 Restocking your kitchen | p. 198 |
How to begin | p. 199 |
Gluten-free grocery shopping | p. 203 |
Cutting costs | p. 210 |
Time to start cooking | p. 212 |
Chapter 15 Cooking without gluten | p. 214 |
Getting started | p. 215 |
Recipe makeovers | p. 218 |
Gluten-free baking | p. 225 |
Avoiding cross-contamination | p. 226 |
Some simple cooking strategies | p. 227 |
Glossary of gluten-free flours | p. 229 |
Chapter 16 Eating away from home | p. 232 |
How to enjoy eating out | p. 233 |
Eating at restaurants | p. 233 |
Eating at catered events | p. 238 |
Eating at other people's homes | p. 239 |
Eating while traveling | p. 239 |
Cheers! | p. 243 |
Chapter 17 Handling the bumps | p. 244 |
Adapting to change | p. 245 |
Caring for your overall health | p. 247 |
Coping with social issues | p. 249 |
Functioning well as a family | p. 252 |
Dealing with religious matters | p. 254 |
Enjoying a full life | p. 255 |
Chapter 18 Helping your child eat gluten-free | p. 256 |
Important life lessons | p. 257 |
Helping your child be a child | p. 258 |
Maneuvering the school scene | p. 263 |
Heading off to college | p. 266 |
Leading the way | p. 269 |
Summary: Moving forward | p. 270 |
Your life isn't defined by your illness | p. 270 |
Caring for your whole self | p. 271 |
Gaining perspective | p. 272 |
Ryan's story | p. 273 |
Additional resources | p. 274 |
Index | p. 276 |