I got this book for my kids, who were recently diagnosed with celiac/gluten intolerance. This is a must-read book for anyone who needs to stick to a strict, wheat free/gluten free diet. If you have any doubt that you should avoid gluten -- this book will convince you. Although I have not been diagnosed, I have decided to go on the same diet -- and I feel MUCH better!Our grains have been contaminated -- They are genetically modified, and so heavily sprayed with pesticides/fungicides, it's not surprising that so many folks are being diagnosed with Celiac. In addition, all our foods have gluten added in various forms, so we are getting an overdose by virtue of all the additives in our foods.The main reason I've given up wheat/gluten -- it is being linked with 22 Auto-immune disorders, as well as various mental heath disorders, especially depression, bi-polar & schizophrenia! And it's being linked to irritable bowel, sleep disturbances, etc.With the explosion in diagnosis of all of the above, I have no difficulty in giving up something so unhealthy and suspect. As a result, we are eating more whole foods, salads, brown rice, etc -- and as an added bonus, have slimmed down! That's a win/win situation!