In a culture where a new fad diet hits the newsstands just about every week, you may find yourself skeptical of gluten-free cooking. A gluten-free diet is more than just a fad or a slim-quick scheme, however – it has real, significant health benefits for your life. While gluten-free cooking is a necessity for individuals with gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease, it can also benefit individuals who follow a gluten-free diet by choice. In addition to encouraging healthy weight loss, a gluten-free diet may also help reduce your risk for chronic disease, improve your blood cholesterol levels and even reverse the symptoms of digestive disorders.
If you know anything about gluten-free cooking, you probably know that you can’t use traditional all-purpose flour because it contains wheat. By eliminating all-purpose flour from your pantry, your cooking options may suddenly become drastically diminished. Do not worry – gluten-free cooking doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, it doesn’t need to be difficult at all! In this book you will learn the basics about what gluten is and what is involved in gluten-free cooking. You will also learn the benefits of gluten-free cooking as well as information about a variety of gluten-free substitutes. After reading this book, you may find yourself excited to start experimenting with gluten-free cooking!
Contents: What is Gluten Why is Gluten Bad for you Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance What is Celia Disease Avoiding Cross Contact Unsafe Fool List Reading Food Labels- Identifying Gluten in Processed Foods, Gluten Free Food Ingredients List Benefits of Gluten Free Cooking The Risks of Going Gluten Free Gluten Free Diets - The Paleo Diet, Wheat Belly Diet and The Virgin Diet Gluten Free Substitutes - Flours, Nuts, Seeds, Bean and Starches Gluten Free Baking Quick reference Guides, Shopping List and Dangerous Foods List