Debbie Simpson (University of Cumbria (Lancaster))
For someone who doesn't need to follow a strict gluten free diet (or care for someone who does) it can be a difficult diet to understand. After all, the word "diet" usually means "cheat a little." For a person with celiac, 100% adherence is very important. Yes, a crumb can make a difference. And this is the purpose of this "children's" book, to help the important adults in the lives of gluten free children understand what gluten is, and to see that students and grandchildren who need to be gluten free don't want to be left out of food related celebrations, even if it means eating something...
For someone who doesn't need to follow a strict gluten free diet (or care for someone who does) it can be a difficult diet to understand. After all, t...