Hillson - Complete Guide to Living Well Gluten-Free Everything You Need to Know to Go from Surviving to Thriving

PRAISE FOR

GLUTEN-FREE MAKEOVERS

Beth Hillson generously shares the wealth of gluten-free knowledge she has acquired over the many years as a chef, mother, and gluten-free entrepreneur. There are Asian, Jewish, Italian, French, and American favorites. Dont miss the chapter on breads; its a masterpiece!

Rebecca Reilly, author of Gluten-Free Baking

[Hillsons] approach to gluten-free is living with, not living without. Look for alternatives, not at what you cant eat. Be curious, Hillson advises, be imaginative, substitute boldly, and have fun.... If youre looking to gain an in-depth understanding of cooking without gluten, Gluten-Free Makeovers is an excellent go-to guide and resource to refer back to again and again.

San Francisco Book Review

Hillson proves that a gluten-free diet doesnt mean that all food choices are taken away.

Tucson Citizen

This is not your average gluten-free cookbook. It will keep your kitchen humming and you happy with all the treasures you can now produce.

Gluten-Free Living

These recipe makeovers transform favorite, typically gluten-heavy foods (breads, cakes, pies, pasta, etc.) into safe, appealing options for those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy.

Publishers Weekly

Gluten-Free Makeovers takes you on a culinary journey thats as delicious as it is essential.... Theres something for every tasteand lots to tempt your taste buds. A must for your kitchen bookshelf.

Living Without

[Hillsons] recipes were easy to understand and simple to make.... This book is great for anyone who lives gluten-free and may not be the best cook in the world.

Portland Book Review

ALSO BY BETH HILLSON

Gluten-Free Makeovers: Over 175 Recipesfrom Family Favorites to Gourmet GoodiesMade Deliciously Wheat-Free

Copyright 2014 by Beth Hillson

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Hillson, Beth.

The complete guide to living well gluten-free: everything you need to know to go from surviving to thriving / Beth Hillson.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-7382-1709-3 (e-book)

1. Gluten-free dietPopular works. 2. Wheat-free dietPopular works. 3. Celiac diseasePopular works. 4. Celiac diseasePatientsLife skills guides. I. Title.

RM237.86.H54 2014

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2014015292

First Da Capo Press edition 2014

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Note: The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. This book is intended only as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about health issues. In no way is this book intended to replace, countermand, or conflict with the advice given to you by your own physician. The ultimate decision concerning care should be made between you and your doctor. We strongly recommend you follow his or her advice. Information in this book is general and is offered with no guarantees on the part of the authors or Da Capo Press. The authors and publisher disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this book.

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Dedicated to Joel, Jeremy, and Jennifer For their love and support

And to my readers May you always live well gluten-free

As I see it, every day you do one of two things: build health or produce disease in yourself.

ADELLE DAVIS, AUTHOR AND NUTRITIONIST (19041974)

Contents

W hen I was diagnosed with celiac disease nearly forty years ago, there were no support groups, little information, and few foods. And, oh the food. It tasted like Styrofoam.

I was not motivated to stray from the diet. Gluten made me very sick. Nevertheless, I took little comfort in the pseudo cinnamon buns and slices of bread that reminded me of the toy foods in the Little Tikes kitchen of my childhood. At first it seemed like staying on this diet and eating well were mutually exclusive. But I worked my way back to good health and good food with research, kitchen experiments, and a pledge to create delicious food. My pioneering spirit flourished as I started making baking mixes so I could have freshly baked gluten-free foods whenever I wanted them. As I tasted my first slice of sandwich bread, I knew it was possible to live well again and I wanted to share these great products with others. Soon the Gluten-free Pantry, one of the first gluten-free companies in the United States, was launched.

My customers loved the products, but they also hungered for answers to their questions: Where can I find gluten-free chicken broth? How can I convert my family recipes? How long do I have to wait to have sex after my partner has eaten gluten? And so, along with great food and recipes, I was building a community as I started answering their questions, first in an information newsletter and then in more sophisticated ways. For more than twenty years I have been discussing gluten-free lifestyle issues in weekly newsletters, a twice-weekly blog for Glutino.com, and in blogs and articles for