Book Recommendations

[nme23]

I am new to all of this.  Trying to gather as much information as possible.  I was wondering what books you all would recommend for me.  I was diagnoised on Monday.  Do I really have to get rid of all the wheat in the house, how bad is it if a really only consume a little by accident or on purpose. 

 

Thanks

[kareng]

Have a look here:  https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/   I think there are a couple of books recommended.

 

Occasional accidents will happen and they aren't good for you.  The key is "occasional".  Cheating is never a good idea.  

 

 

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"A lifetime commitment

The gluten-free diet is a lifetime requirement. Eating any gluten, no matter how small an amount, can damage your intestine. This is true for anyone with the disease, including people who do not have noticeable symptoms. It can take weeks for antibody levels (indicating intestinal damage) to normalize after a person with celiac disease has consumed gluten. Depending on a person’s age at diagnosis, some problems, such as delayed growth and tooth discoloration, may not improve."

[nvsmom]

Dr Green has a book on celiac disease, I think its called the Silent Epidemic? It was one of my favourites.  Most of the books are well done although those based on personal experiences like Jennifer Esposito and Elisabeth Hasselback (sp?) tend to have more alarmist info and a few incorrect facts.

 

You don't have to remove all wheat from your home but you'll need to be extra careful... and I would remove wheat flour as it gets into the air.  Don't take chances with a contaminated toaster or with damaged plastic or wood utensils or cooking tools that could have gluten in them.  Do not use foods that are contaminated with crumbs (butter and jam) or with a flour dipped tool (like a sugar bag).  Be careful and it can be done.... But it is MUCH easier if your home is gluten-free.  

[Noobette]

The new book by Dr. Fasano is very good: Gluten Freedom.

[icelandgirl]

I've read all of the books mentioned above along with Real Life with Celiac Disease by Melinda Dennis.  When I was diagnosed I went a little crazy trying to get as much info as possible.  I think for really good, accurate facts the Fasano book is really good and well written.  The Green book is good as well although I think it was a bit more scientific.  The Dennis book is a good read as well.  I didn't get a lot out of the Hasselbeck book...possibly because by the time I read it I had already read some of the others.  The Esposito book is good to read to hear someone else's story of celiac.  She was really sick and it's the story of her life with it.