Gluten Freedom

Dr. Alessio Fasano is one of the worlds leading authorities on gluten and celiac disease and in Gluten Freedom he presents the facts about what gluten does, whom it affects, and what can be done for the millions of Americans, most of them undiagnosed, with celiac disease. Bookviews "[Dr. Fasano is] the Godfather of Gluten-Free." Health & Wellness Dr. Fasanos insightful expertise and up-to-date research provides information that makes Gluten Freedom a must for every patient and practitioner. Elaine Monarch, Diagnosed Celiac and Founder, Celiac Disease Foundation Gluten Freedom is an adventure into the newest research about celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivityeasily understood, very readable, and very personal. Tri-County Celiac Support Group, Michigan Ive read lots of literature about the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease, but this book puts it all together. If someone is looking for the best and most accurate source of information on celiac disease and living gluten free, Gluten Freedom is it! Barb Huyette, RN, Chairperson, Central Iowa Celiac Connection, Des Moines, Iowa Gluten Freedom explains celiac disease in terms to be understood by the patient as well as the professional. . . . Learn and enjoy! Janet Y. Rinehart, Former President of Celiac Society of America/USA; Chairman of Houston Celiac Support Group In Gluten Freedom, [Dr. Fasano] cuts through the confusion and dispels the myths about gluten. An important work by one of the worlds leading experts, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the gluten-free diet. Alicia Woodward, Editor-in-Chief, Living Withouts Gluten Free & More Gluten Freedom provides an in-depth look at the history of celiac disease, living gluten free, and promising research and treatment prospects. . . . truly fascinating. Caitlin Sexton, RD, President, Greater Rochester Celiac Support Group An engaging, comprehensive, and easy read, Gluten Freedom is an excellent reference for those with gluten-related disorders, their caregivers, physicians, dietitians, and the general public as well. [A] myth-dispelling, must-have work. Marilyn G. Geller, CEO, Celiac Disease Foundation "Informed and informative, Gluten Freedom: The Nation's Leading Expert Offers the Essential Guide to a Healthy, Gluten-Free Lifestyle is exceptionally well written and presented, making all the information thoroughly accessible for non-specialist general readers, and is so well founded in research that it could well serve for medical student and health worker supplementary studies reading lists." Midwest Book Review Gluten Freedom will provide patient and practitioner alike with the most current information on gluten-related disorders. This is indeed the information patients need to successfully live a gluten-free life. Anne Lee, EdD(c), RD, LD, Dr. Schar USA, Inc. We are so grateful that this serious and complicated disease has been thoroughly researched by experts. They provide confirmation and guidance for those suffering from the effects of gluten and continue to educate the health-care professionals treating them. The Central New York Celiac Support Group As a pioneer in the study of gluten-related disorders, Dr. Alessio Fasano is a hero. He has dedicated his life to shining light on the science behind these pervasive conditions, and the world is privileged that he has taken his time to share his insight in this remarkable book. Dont take a word of it lightly; he is one of the most credible experts there is. Danna Korn, Author of Living Gluten-Free for Dummies and Wheat-Free, Worry Free, Founder of R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) [An] engaging and easy-to-read guide. I highly recommend this book for readers in all stages of their gluten-free journey. Alice Bast, President and CEO, National Foundation for Celiac Awarene

World-renowned pediatric gastroenterologist and research scientist Alessio Fasano is founder and director of the Center for Celiac Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, the first research and treatment center for celiac disease, wheat allergy, and gluten sensitivity in the U.S. Dr. Fasano created the Center in 1996 to advance the treatment, research, and awareness of celiac disease; his research established the prevalence of the autoimmune disorder as one in 133 in 2003. A national and international keynote speaker, he is also widely sought by national and international media and has been featured in hundreds of outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNN, Bloomberg News, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Good Morning America, VOGUE, and numerous health-related websites and magazines. Trained in Naples, Italy, Dr. Fasano is visiting professor at Harvard Medical School and chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. Nationally award-winning higher education writer and editor Susie Flaherty is director of communications for the Center for Celiac Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. The former speechwriter to university presidents and international bank executives has led a wide variety of marketing and strategic communications projects, including a stint as senior editor at the University of Maryland. Her current work at the Center for Celiac Research includes promoting Dr. Fasanos research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders. A member of the National Association of Science Writers, Susie is also an accomplished singer and songwriter.

List of Contributors xi Acknowledgments xii Foreword by Rich Gannon Preface xv Introduction xix PART ONE: Gluten Enters the Picture Chapter One Gluten Gets Into the Gutand Other Places 5 Chapter Two New Clinical Faces of Gluten Freedom 21 Chapter Three The Spectrum of Gluten-Related Disorders 27 Chapter Four Making Sense of Gluten, Leaky Gut, and Autoimmunity 51 Chapter Five Getting the Right Diagnosis 65 Chapter Six Gluten and Your Brain 89 PART TWO: Learning to Live Without Gluten Chapter Seven Living Well on the Gluten-Free Diet 109 Chapter Eight Gluten-Free Cooking and Dining 129 Chapter Nine Dinner With Dr. Fasano 157 PART THREE Gluten-Free for Life Chapter Ten Pregnancy and the Gluten-Free Diet 169 Chapter Eleven Gluten-Free Milestones in Childhood 187 Chapter Twelve Navigating Gluten-Free Family Life 205 Chapter Thirteen Getting Through College Gluten Free 221 Chapter Fourteen Gluten in Your Golden Years 233 PART FOUR Going Beyond Gluten Chapter Fifteen Preventing Gluten-Related Disorders 255 Chapter Sixteen New Treatments and Therapies 269 Epilogue Making Wishes Come True 281 Recommended Reading 287 Resources 299 Appendix: Apps for Mobile Phones 303 Glossary 305 Index 315