Whether you have a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, coeliac disease, or simply want to enjoy the benefits of a diet free from wheat, barley and rye, then this book is for you. It explains the basics of gluten intolerance and the medical problems associated with it, plus practical guidance on how to make the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle.

Packed with delicious recipes, tips on eating out, and updated information on new food labelling legislation, testing methods and product availability, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is your essential guide to making gluten-free living easy.

Includes new and updated content on:

• What you can and can't eat on a gluten-free diet, and how readily available gluten-free foods are in the UK
• Shopping with success and deciphering newly-introduced food labels
• Cooking crowd-pleasing gluten-free meals using an increasing range of gluten-free products
• Raising happy gluten-free kids

Learn to:

• Make an effortless transition to a gluten-free lifestyle
• Shop smart and stock your cupboards with gluten-free foods
• Cook a range of tasty, gluten-free meals

Life without gluten was never so easy – or tasted so good!

Whether you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease, you are among the 1-in-100 people who suffer from gluten intolerance, or you're curious about the health benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle, this book can help. Registered Dietitian and coeliac sufferer Hilary Du Cane and co-authors cover all the bases, from how to know if you've got a gluten problem to gluten-free shopping to effortlessly making the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. The book is packed with almost 100 scrumptious (non-cardboard based) recipes that make living gluten-free as satisfying as it is healthy.

• Get the inside track on gluten – learn about the surprising number of gluten-related health disorders, including coeliac disease, and the many benefits of a life without gluten
• Eat well without gluten – find out what you can and can't eat and get priceless pointers on delicious food substitutions that make going gluten-free easy and totally satisfying
• Learn Glutenese – learn to decipher labels and know what to look for when shopping for food and ordering from menus
• De-glutenise your kitchen – follow gluten-free recipes for everything from soup to bread, and recipe substitutions for making your favourite dishes gluten-free
• Take it on the road – learn how to handle being gluten-free away from home – at social events, while eating out and when travelling at home or abroad

Open the book and find:

• The medical benefits of eating gluten-free
• Guidance on how to decipher food labels
• Healthy, crowd-pleasing gluten-free recipes for every meal of the day
• Gluten-free cooking tips and techniques
• Ingredient substitutions when preparing your favourite dishes
• Tips for raising happy, healthy gluten-free kids