<div><p>If you&rsquo;ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease, you&rsquo;re not alone: as many as 1 in 133 Americans have this autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. For ten years, Jules Shepard&rsquo;s gastrointestinal symptoms went misdiagnosed. Finally diagnosed, she experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and illness the year following, as she discovered what she could and could not eat through trial and error.<P>Now, in <i>The First Year®: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free</i>, Shepard explains everything you need to learn and do upon your or a family member&rsquo;s diagnosis.<BR><p><BR> - How celiac disease affects your entire body<BR><BR> - Eating gluten-free (and avoiding hidden glutens)<BR><BR> - Keeping your kitchen safe from cross-contamination<BR><BR> - Can I drink alcohol?<BR><BR> - Celiac and fertility<BR><BR> - Finding support groups<BR><BR> - Parenting a child with celiac disease<BR><BR> - Dining out, traveling, and entertaining<BR><p><BR> This unique guide prioritizes all the most important information on diet and lifestyle changes for you. Day-by-day, week-by-week, month-by-month, learn how to safely alter your diet, manage your symptoms, and adjust to living gluten-free. Complete with easy and delicious recipes for gluten-free baking, <i>The First Year®: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free</i> is your essential guide to a healthy life.</p></div>