Is a gluten-free lifestyle the right choice for you? Recognize the medical conditions that benefit from a gluten-free diet, and learn to decipher food labels and make smart choices when eating out.

Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies is a complete resource for those who are suffering from celiac disease or who are interested in removing gluten from their diets. It includes information on how to prepare and serve numerous dishes in addition to the cost, nutritional value, and flavor of the ingredients. In the second edition of Living Gluten-Free For Dummies, trusted authority Danna Korn updated the book with 25 percent new and revised content, including: Updated testing methods for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease Expanded autism section that includes information on new studies being done that show a correlation between gluten-free diet and improved behaviors Genetics of celiac disease—new information about risk stratification and homogeneous vs. heterogeneous genetics Expanded coverage on the gluten-free certification process, which has changed tremendously since the first edition Increased nutritional information Updated recipes, with more coverage on turning traditional recipes gluten-free Updated resources including website references and suppliers of gluten-free products and services New information on the legalities of labeling products "gluten-free"

Practical, delicious ways to manage a gluten-free dietIf you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or you just want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye, then this guide is for you. Trusted author Danna Korn explains the medical problems associated with gluten and shows you step by step how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle - and love it With 25% new and revised content, this easy-to-understand reference includes coverage of the most recent testing methods, an updated section on the link between a gluten-free diet and improving behaviors in the autistic, new information about the genetics of celiac disease, expanded coverage on the gluten-free certification process, increased nutritional information, and updated recipes and resources.65 delicious recipes plus tips on eating outGuidance on how to shop and decipher food labels Advice on how to raise happy gluten-free kidsCovering the practical, medical, and emotional aspects of the lifestyle, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers hope and inspiration as you make the switch to a life free of gluten.