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The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide book reviews
Customer Reviews The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide
I was just recently diagnosed with a wheat intolerance and I wanted a quick and easy guide to what a G-Free life is like and this book provided that information. It’s a simple, easy read and it got me going while I read more indepth information about living with Celiac Disease and wheat allergies. (I skipped over her drivel about her wonderful life with her amazing husband.)
I am obviously not a fan of Elizabeth Hasselbeck so I was surprised myself that I paid money for a book she wrote or cowrote or inspired or whatever. But who better to give me a dumbed down version of living G-Free than the dumbest person on TV.
I’ve suffered for 25 years. Now I can eat and not get sick. This book was exactly what I have been looking for that my doctors did not know. Anyone getting sick of being sick should at least try to utilize the information in this book. It is well written and interesting.
unfortunately a lot of reviewers are letting their political views get in their way of reviewing this book. it’s actually a great resource for those newly diagnosed with celiac disease, those that are vegan, or those that want to lose a few pounds. Elisabeth isn’t saying that that celiacs will lose weight- she was saying that those that don’t necessarily need to eat gluten free can lose weight by trying it out.
This book is a great read! Thanks to Ms. Hasselbeck drawing awareness to celiac disease, I have finally been diagnosed. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with celiac or anyone wanting to eat gluten-free.
I believe Caroline is just an angry bitter old woman who doesn’t agree with MS. Hasselbeck’s political views, and is trying to sabatoge her book! How sad she has written these bad reviews on many sites. LOL!! BTW – I am a liberal and I can be objective.
I learned so much practical information about Celiac Disease from reading Elizabeth’s book. It also made me appreciate her more than ever knowing what she deals with daily that few are aware of.
My Celiac daughter and I enjoyed this book. We learned a few new things and especially enjoyed the chapters on being a guest and eating out. As any Celiac knows, these experiences can be frustrating and extremely challenging.
We had an “Ah-ha” moment regarding her suggestion for finding out exactly how someone prepared ‘gluten free’ food for you as a guest. I know it may sound silly, but finding a non-judgemental way to ask has proved to be difficult at times. Some people find the what, where, and how question offensive. We never thought of the kind, yet simple way of pretending excitement of the possibility of a new recipe/preparation technique in order to find out exactly what is in a food item. This will come in handy with the in-laws!
Elisabeth also mentioned restaurants that she eats at, that offer gluten free menu’s. We learned about a few new ones, and would like to share our favorite: Z’Tejas. Best gluten free menu we’ve found aside from PF Changs. We did not however care for the restaurant card she included in the book. We can’t imagine any server, no matter how caring, reading that long card!
We also did not care for the lack of recipe’s. We realize this is not a cook book, however It was frustrating to read over and over again about one particular person’s fabulous this and that, and not have a recipe to back up the claim. As any Celiac knows, gluten free recipes are hit and miss. If any of you are like us, you own way too many gluten free cook books looking for an actual good one. I would be thrilled to buy another at Elisabeth’s recommendation if even one of this person’s recipes were included to try. I think one or two recipes would not have been to much to ask for the free endorsement and advertising given in the book. BTW we love Analise Roberts books!
One last thought: this is not a medical book. As stated previously and I’m sure to follow, there is some debatable information. This book is about Elisabeth’s experience with Celiac, how she deals with it and her tips and ideas. It reads like you are having a conversation with her, not like you are discussing a disease with a doctor. If you used this book as your sole source on Celiac, you’d be in trouble. If however, you enjoyed this book as one more source to help you find ease in a less then easy disease, we believe you’ll be happy.
Recently we learned that one of the grandchildren needed to be on a gluten free diet or suffer the embarrassing consequences for life.
Elizabeth’s book was clear and beautifully written for ALL family members to use and understand. It is extremely hard for a young teen to learn that most of the yummy family foods will be off his list. With the information given, and guidelines……recipes……..etc he has a whole new idea about who he is and how to manage. Cooking has always intriqued him, and now he’s using “his” book to new adventures in the kitchen. Celiac has become an open discussion choice at his school and maybe, just maybe it will help others to recognize and correct their problem with less embarrassment. Most importantly he knows he’s NOT ALONE in this battle.
Hasselbeck, a co-host of The View, has long struggled with food allergies/digestive troubles. She eventually was diagnosed with celiac’s disease and found that a gluten free diet was her salvation. However, it’s not easy following a gluten free diet, especially when you have a high profile job, 3 kids, and travel often.
This book tells her story, along with advice that she’s found helpful in restaurants and social situations.
I expected this book to be similar to other G free living books I’ve read. However, I was surprised that there was some new information here – things I hadn’t learned from other books. The info is very up-to-date. I was impressed. She even has a chapter for the non-celiac person in the family, which was nice.
Recommended for G free people, and their close friends and families.
Mid-afternoon one day I was diagnosed with celiac, by bed time I had finished her book. I am a busy mom who wanted to become g-free as quickly as possible. I just wanted facts and tips and go-to’s as fast as possible. This has been a valuable guide as I started on my g-free life and I have shared this book with others that believe they are undiagnosed celiacs and others that are also newly diagnosed.