- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Thorsons; (Reissue) edition (21 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007106459
- ISBN-13: 978-0007106455
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 98,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘The great thing about Antoinette is that she is a cookery writer who got into writing about food intolerance after discovering that she herself was a sufferer. You can confidently recommend any of her books.’ THE BOOKSELLER
‘Positive proof that food intolerances do not mean you have to miss out on delicious treats.’ Susan Clark, THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE
‘This book…can make going wheat-free a lot easier.’
Matt Lovell, nutritionist, writing for NOW
‘I just had to write to tell you how your book has transformed my life and that of my two work colleagues. I had all the symptoms of wheat intolerance, and had been feeling awful for years. Your book has been like a magic wand, that has changed me. We all feel wonderful, have more energy and all our symptoms have disappeared. The added bonus is that after years of struggling to lose weight I'm also doing that too. FANTASTIC!!! So thanks again on behalf of three very happy people.’ Carole Kennett (aged 53 and feeling 43)
‘may just change your life.’
The Irish Times
Susan Clark, The Sunday Times Style magazine
‘positive proof that food intolerances do not mean you have to miss out on delicious treats.’
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an absolute godsend. Having recently found out that i have a serious Wheat Intolerance problem I was despairing as to how I was going to manage to eat as so many foods have 'hidden' wheat. This book not only describes the effects of wheat on the body but also discusses the effects of low blood sugar on the body as well. Contains comprehensive menue suggestions and loads of indepth information on how to loose weight by excluding wheat from the diet yet still eat healthily.
80 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A bit of background first.
I came across "wheat intolerance" at a Thyroid meeting - it was suggested that more than 10% of the population may have an intolerance and that some symptoms are similar to those already suffered by those with underactive thyroids.
I saw this book the week after and a quick glance turned into 30 minutes in the bookshop.
It's not limited to those with Thyroid problems. There is a 15 question quiz which gives you a guide to if you are intolerant of wheat (but I would say the rest of the book applies to those who aren't intolerant too)
It doesn't say "eat this and not that" so its not going to be any use if you just want to be told your days meals. Instead it gives you a reason for increasing or decreasing a particular type of food. e.g. "Fast" sugar foods have an adverse effect on your blood sugar levels, "slow" sugar foods are better - here is a list of the fast, medium and slow ones - eat accordingly (its up to you to limit your chocolate intake...)
First there's getting rid of wheat in the diet - no sandwiches (Pret do wheat free), no cakes (coconut macaroons are ok), no pasta, pizza. Then there are the other recommended diet improvements - reduce the "fast" sugars, drink at least 1 litre of water a day, dont drink with a meal, dont mix certain combinations, eat certain foods that are good (reasons given for each). No limits on carbohydrates (Atkins), or calories (I find I can "pig-out" on lots of things as cutting out wheat has already gotten rid of most of the culprits anyway). I've followed the resultant "food lifestyle" for 8 months without difficulty or hunger - lost over a stone when my weight has been stubbornly stable for 10 years and over 3 inches off the waist. Highly recommended - any everyone who has tried it seems to have similar results. Never tried any of the recipes so can't comment on those
I came across "wheat intolerance" at a Thyroid meeting - it was suggested that more than 10% of the population may have an intolerance and that some symptoms are similar to those already suffered by those with underactive thyroids.
I saw this book the week after and a quick glance turned into 30 minutes in the bookshop.
It's not limited to those with Thyroid problems. There is a 15 question quiz which gives you a guide to if you are intolerant of wheat (but I would say the rest of the book applies to those who aren't intolerant too)
It doesn't say "eat this and not that" so its not going to be any use if you just want to be told your days meals. Instead it gives you a reason for increasing or decreasing a particular type of food. e.g. "Fast" sugar foods have an adverse effect on your blood sugar levels, "slow" sugar foods are better - here is a list of the fast, medium and slow ones - eat accordingly (its up to you to limit your chocolate intake...)
First there's getting rid of wheat in the diet - no sandwiches (Pret do wheat free), no cakes (coconut macaroons are ok), no pasta, pizza. Then there are the other recommended diet improvements - reduce the "fast" sugars, drink at least 1 litre of water a day, dont drink with a meal, dont mix certain combinations, eat certain foods that are good (reasons given for each). No limits on carbohydrates (Atkins), or calories (I find I can "pig-out" on lots of things as cutting out wheat has already gotten rid of most of the culprits anyway). I've followed the resultant "food lifestyle" for 8 months without difficulty or hunger - lost over a stone when my weight has been stubbornly stable for 10 years and over 3 inches off the waist. Highly recommended - any everyone who has tried it seems to have similar results. Never tried any of the recipes so can't comment on those
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read the book with ease and it provided a great deal of information related to wheat intolerances. Very beneficial to understand how food can affect your body and well being. After reading the book, I understand how essential it is to 'listen' to your body. The recipes that I have tried are easy to follow and a delight to eat!
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Lose wheat, lose weight
The cover says it is an allergy-free diet plan but that's a little misleading as some of the recipes are not suitable for coeliacs. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Carol-ann KELLY
Lose wheat, lose weight, lose interest.
Dreadful. I wanted a book to inspire me with ideas for weekly menus which do not include wheat. Most of the reasoning behind cutting out wheat in the majority of this book could... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alicia Hills
Informative with tasty recipes
I have a wheat intolerance and have found it hard to find a wheat free cook book which contains healthy recipes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rebecca
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Published on 10 Nov 2009 by eliana
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I've recently been diagnosed with a serious wheat allergy, meaning that I now have to carry an emergency shot of adrenaline with me at all times. Read more
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