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Coeliacs are people who suffer from a sensitive reaction to gluten, which is the protein found in wheat and rye. Similar substances are found in barley and oats. Since gluten damages the lining of the small intestine of coeliacs, it makes their ability to absorb adequate nutrients from food difficult, which results in severe illness resembling malnutrition. Coeliacs may be acutely ill with weight loss, tiredness, lethargy and breathlessness. The only treatment which can rectify a coeliac condition is a gluten-free diet. A coeliac m... read more

200 Gourmet and Homestyle Recipes for the Food Allergic Family The First Cookbook to Eliminate all Eight Allergens Responsible for Ninety Percent of Food Allergies All recipes are free of the top eight allergens: dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish! Baked goods are all vegan. Shopping Guide for hard-to-find items. Food Allergy Information Resource Guide. Pineapple Banana Granola * Sweet Potato Cranberry Muffins * Curried Pumpkin Soup * Frisee with Figs, Pear, and Crispy Bacon * Quinoa Tabo... read more

Wheat-free/Gluten-free cooking - a collection of new methods and recipes

Many people with food allergies live with the time bomb of life-threatening allergic reactions, where a mere trace of something as innocent as peanuts, wheat, dairy products or eggs, can have them experiencing terrifying types of reactions. There is no cure for food allergy; avoidance of the food is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction. But this doesn't have to mean avoiding favourite dishes! The New Zealand Food Allergy Cookbook gives you healthy and delicious recipes that do not contain the most common allergens, making i... read more

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If you feel unusually tired after meals, or often bloated or craving certain foods; if you suffer from asthma, eczema or migraines; and, if your digestion is sluggish and your immune system low - then you're probably one of the 35% of the population who suffer from allergies or intolerances, and this book could literally change your life. "The Best Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes" gives you easy-to-make, mouthwatering recipes without gluten, wheat, cheese, milk or butter. Try Roasted squash,... read more

From the authors of The Detox Cookbook, a luscious good-for-you-but-healthy cookbook full of delicious recipes that are gluten and dairy free - ideal for food lovers with food sensitivities.Do you love cooking and eating great food? Do you worry about gaining weight? Do you have or suspect you have food sensitivities? Would you like to feel fabulous all the time?The good news is that there are ways of having your cake and eating it too. Basing their philosophy for health and wellbeing on their formidable combined experience in the ... read more

Managing your diet is the key to controlling diabetes, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your food. Keep delicious meals on the menu by following this mouth-watering cookbook, published in association with the experts, Diabetes Australia.

Healthy, tasty, fabulous food that everybody can enjoy. Alice Sherwood was thrown into the bewildering world of food allergies when her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with a severe nut and egg allergy. Frustrated with the bland allergy-free recipes on offer, she got to work in the kitchen to devise her own delicious dishes for the family. Discover over 100 recipes, from crusty bread and creamy ice-cream to melt-in-the-mouth sponge cake which are all adapted to exclude one or more of the 'big four' allergens: eggs, diary, nuts, an... read more

More than 150 recipes that are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free and low in sugar. This book takes into account the most common food sensitivities such as wheat and gluten, peanuts, and dairy, and provides recipes modified to fit the dietary needs of the allergic child. Recipes include snacks, main dishes, and treats. Millions of children across the country have food sensitivities or allergies, and the number is on the rise. And most of these children don't get to eat cookies, for fear of the reaction t... read more

The third edition of the "bible" of the macrobiotic movement. Originally published in 1985, The Macrobiotic Way is a classic in its field. It is the definitive guide to macrobiotics, an approach to diet and lifestyle that promotes both inner peace and harmony with others and the environment. Now updated, it covers not only the central dietary principles, nutrition, and foods but also cooking techniques, essentials for a macrobiotic kitchen, menus and recipes, along with exercise, life philosophy, home and lifestyle, and the role of... read more

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A book jam-packed with 340 gluten-free recipes. Some are really popular recipes adapted from 4 Ingredients and 4 Ingredients 2, but also stack altogether new, fresh and exciting recipes that even those without a gluten intolerance will love!

Makes it easy for the whole family to enjoy great tasting food, and is excellent to use for entertaining as well. Recipes range from simple through to the more complex and will appeal to the novice as well as the more experienced cook.

By grouping cocktails according to their natural families-based on how they are made rather than their base spirit--expert "cocktailian" Regan makes the recipes easier than ever to remember. Includes 400+ recipes and advice on concocting creative variations. 16-page full-color insert.

This title offers thrilling recipes from around the world that prove you can give up the gluten without giving up the flavor. For sufferers of celiac disease, the necessary diet limitations can seem like a culinary curse. With the right information and a great cookbook, you can still eat most of the foods you love while maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet. In "The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook", Vanessa Maltin compiles Italian, Asian, and Mexican recipes that are safe for a gluten-free diet but taste so good you can't tell ... read more

This book contains over 90 delicious recipes and is ideal for gluten free children and adults, their friends and family, for those who are gluten intolerant and those wishing to be gluten free for health benefits. These are recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of whether they are gluten free or not. First published October 2009, NZ Softcover

If you are intolerant of gluten or allergic to wheat, you know how frustrating it can be to crave a buttery scone or a slice of warm pie. And if you have kids who are gluten-sensitive, you know how much they miss being able to bite into a chewy chocolate chip cookie when they come home from school and how much they hate having to say no to a slice of a friend's birthday cake. Now, with Gluten-Free Baking by Cordon Bleu-trained chef Rebecca Reilly, you don't have to sit by while family and friends indulge in desserts and other c... read more

Learn how to manage your diet with "The Diabetes Cookbook". Managing your diet is the key to good diabetes control. With recipes for lunch, dinner and healthy snacks, "The Diabetes Cookbook" is guaranteed to tempt your taste buds and contribute to the health and well-being of everyone with diabetes. Featuring over 250 delicious recipes, from tempting curries to delicious puddings, each one suitable to help manage type 2 diabetes. Each recipe has a simple points system that allows users to track their glucose, saturated fat and chol... read more