The Gluten Free Athlete is a practical, easy-to-read guide for any sportsperson wishing to explore a gluten free diet as a way of life. This isn't necessarily because of a gluten-intolerance, but because a gluten-free diet has been shown to have dramatic results for many athletic performances. Gluten is found in many processed foods, including bread, pasta, and most cereals, and in unlikely culprits like beer, vinegar, jams, and soy sauce. Gluten-free foods include potatoes, rice, beans, nuts, oats, popcorn, and quinoa. This book is intended for athletes everywhere and of every age, wanting to exclude gluten, but aware of the specialist requirement athletes in training have. This clear guide will include details of what gluten-free is, a full explanation of the gluten-free diet, and lots of delicious recipes and everyday menu suggestions for athletes, all within the context of athlete training. Thi sis backed up by extensive research, as well as tips and interviews, from the many pro athletes that are gluten-free, along with doctors and scientific researchers. The Gluten Free Athlete is the must have guide for any athlete wanting to explore a gluten-free diet.

Table of Contents

Contents: Part One - The Importance of being Gluten-Free Chapter 1 - The Rise & Rise of the Gluten-Free Industry Chapter 2 - What is Gluten & How it affects the Body Chapter 3 - How Going Gluten-Free Helps Athletes Chapter 4 - Training on a Gluten-Free Diet Chapter 5 - Athletic Performance & being Gluten-Free Chapter 6 - The Importance of Correct Nutrition Chapter 7 - Calories, Carbs & Nutrients on a Gluten-Free Diet Part Two - Practical Steps Chapter 8 -Testing for Celiac, Wheat Allergies & Gluten Intolerance Chapter 9 - Taking the First Steps towards being Gluten-Free Chapter 10 - The Gluten-Free Athletic Lifestyle Chapter 11 - Creating a Gluten-Free Environment for Cooking & Living Chapter 12 - Shopping, Ingredients & Product Codes Chapter 13 - Eating Gluten-Free in Restaurants & on the Road Part Three - Recipes & Cooking Chapter 14 - Gluten-Free Friendly Ingredients Chapter 15 - Breakfast Examples Chapter 16 - Lunch Examples Chapter 17 - Dinner Examples Chapter 18 - Snacks Chapter 19 - Training Food Chapter 20 - Drinks, Smoothies & Shakes

Author Biography

Ian Stokell writes for triathlon magazine Lava in the US. He is author of forthcoming title Triathlon for Masters and Beyond (Bloomsbury 2013).