Food Allergy News - Gluten-Free Diet. A Comprehensive Resource Guide

Title	Gluten-Free Diet. A Comprehensive Resource Guide (Revised Edition)
Date of Publication	2002
Date review was published on website	August 2003
Author	Shelly Case
Author's Background	Registered Dietitian
Credibility of Information	The information is thoroughly researched and very accurate.
Target Audience	Gluten-Free Diet. A Comprehensive Resource Guide is an essential reference for any health professional or client wanting to know more about the gluten-free diet. The wealth of information reflects the author’s expertise and years of experience. The information has been thoroughly researched and has been updated for 2002. The book focuses on the practical aspects of following a gluten-free diet. The information is relevant to both Canadian and American consumers.
Contents	Introduction to The Gluten-Free Diet – A Comprehensive Resource Guide Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis The Gluten-Free Diet Gluten-Free Meal Planning Ideas Gluten-Free Cooking Gluten-Free Shopping Gluten-Free Products Gluten-Free Companies/Distributors Celiac Associations/Groups Gluten-Free Resources Gluten-Free Publications
Strengths	The first chapter gives thorough information on choosing gluten-free foods. Gluten-containing and gluten-free ingredients are listed to help the reader decipher food labels. The relevant government labeling regulations (both Canada and US) is valuable information for the dietitian, but may be too complex for most clients. The table, “Gluten-free Diet by Food Groups” is particularly helpful. Foods allowed, not allowed and foods to question are listed. Each food to question has an explanatory note to guide the consumer in determining if the food is suitable for a gluten-free diet. The chapter concludes with tips to increase dietary fiber, iron, and calcium. Information on lactose intolerance is included. Essential information on living well with a gluten-free diet is provided. Descriptions, practical use and nutrition information is given for many alternative grains. The tips for using these difficult grains reflect the author’s many years of helping clients adapt to a gluten-free diet. Every-day recipes using ingredients that are available at most “health food stores” are included. The information on shopping for gluten-free products is an extremely valuable section. The extensive list of gluten-free products available would stimulate most appetites. Contact information for each of the gluten-free producers is provided.
Weakness	There are very few drawbacks to this book. Low-literacy clients may need assistance to understand some paragraphs. However, the extensive tables are easy to understand and they alone make this a valuable reference. Information on choosing gluten-free meals in restaurants and “non-food” sources of gluten is not included. The client may need additional information on these topics.
Number of Pages/Size	176 pages; 7 x 10 inches
Publisher	Case Nutrition Consulting, 1940 Angley Court, Regina , Saskatchewan , S4V 2V2
ISBN	1-894022-79-3
Price	$21.95 (Canadian Dollars)
Where to purchase	www.glutenfreediet.ca