Books

I am listing here a few of the books that I have picked up on my journey to health. They are all full of amazing information that will take your knowledge to the next level as you learn to manage your food allergies & sensitivities.

  • Gluten-Free: The Definitive Resource Guide by Shelley Case
    • Shelley Case is a registered dietician and leading nutrition expert on celiac disease
    • This book is a great resource for someone newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity
    • She walks you through the following topics:
      • The gluten-free diet (definition, foods to avoid, labelling)
      • Gluten-free alternatives (what they are and how they can be used)
      • Meal Planning
      • Gluten-free cooking (describes gluten-free flours & starches, substitutions for wheat flour, general baking hints, recipes)
      • Eating away from home
      • Gluten-free shopping
      • Cross-Contamination
      • Gluten-free Products
      • Gluten-Free Resources
  • Go Dairy Free by Alisa Fleming
    • Alisa learned of her milk allergy in 2005 and is the founder of GoDairyFree.org
    • This book is great for someone who has been diagnosed with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance 
    • She walks you through the following topics:
      • Milk Allergies (what it is & symptoms)
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Chapter on calcium
      • Infant milk allergy checklists
      • Everyday living tips (restaurant dining, travelling, social situations)
      • Grocery shopping information
      • Comprehensive guide to dairy substitutes
      • Recipes
      • Food allergy and vegan-friendly resources
  • Living Candida-Free by Ricki Heller
    • Ricki is a Canadian Nutritionist who specializes in Candida and helping people on food-restricted diets regain their health
    • She walks you through the following topics:
      • What is Candida & what you can do about it
      • Defines what an anti-candida diet looks like
      • Looks at how to use both food and your lifestyle to rebalance your body with an anti-candida diet
      • Strategies for success
      • Pantry items for an anti-candida diet
      • Recipes
      • Lifestyle strategies
  • Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free (Allergy-Friendly Vegan Desserts) by Ricki Heller
    • All of the recipes in this book are free from gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar. Many of the are also free from soy, corn, nuts, and grains. It is an extremely easy to read cookbook with fabulous photos. It uses some unusual ingredients but the results are magnificent.
    • Before my Candida diagnosis, I used this book for most of my baking and I have not found a recipe in it that I didn’t enjoy. I still use some of the recipes today and just swap out the “sweetener” used in the recipes to ones that I can use.
    • The book includes a Pantry List, tips & techniques, and a section on bakeware & tools
    • Recipe Categories include:
      • Breakfast Bakes (inclues scones, muffins, breakfast breads & buns, pancakes & waffles (and toppings for them), biscuits, nut butters, and fruit toppings
      • Cookies, Squares and Bars
      • Cakes, Cupcakes, Toppings & Frostings
      • Cheesecakes, Pies, Tarts & Puddings
      • Raw & No-Bake Treats