Has your child (or you) just been diagnosed with a gluten problem? Are you just starting out on your gluten free journey This book is for people wanting to know how to start a gluten free diet: what they can and cannot eat. Has heaps of ideas and menus for you and your child, and also a weight-loss section. Learn what going-gluten-free is about. The purpose of this book is to tell you about gluten and help you on your path to going gluten-free. Gluten is responsible for a vast amount of illness and poor health. One-in-ten people react to gluten. This is producing an enormous burden of sickness on individuals, families and the community - and perhaps you. This book has been put together for people wanting to know how to start a gluten free diet and what they can and cannot eat. It has menu plans for: families to try and a weight loss section as well. This is your easy-to-follow guide to going gluten-free. Chapter 1. How to start your pantry and design a menu What to do first The basic foods Let's go shopping The basic shopping list What can I make A 7-day menu planner for your first gluten-free week. Chapter 2. What ingredients should be avoided Additives that DO or MIGHT contain gluten The 1400 Range: additive numbers 1400-1450Other additives: The long list of gluten foods Glucose syrup (derived from wheat) - is there any gluten in it MaltrodextrinOrganic four and Spelt flour - is it okay Hidden gluten - industrial foods Avoid packet foods How can I lower my gluten-free food bill Can the whole family go gluten-free How strict do I have to be What happens if I do not follow strictly the gluten-free diet How long do I have to be gluten-free Chapter 3. Recipes ideas for gluten-free meals Breakfast ideas Baked eggs. Hash BrownsPotato cakes Lunch ideas Tuna salad Carrot salad Frittata Dinner ideas Marinade for steak Glazed carrots Chicken stuffed with dried fruit Stuffed egg plants Stir fry Fish patties Other ideas Fruit LeatherDried Fruit BarsSnack food ideas More weekly menu planners Breakfast Lunch Din