Being gluten free has become a major dietary issue for many of us. According to most reports, about 1 in 100 people {that’s 20 million in the U.S.} suffer from celiac disease, a serious condition that makes it impossible for you to digest gluten. Others are diagnosed with a wheat allergy. Countless thousands, diagnosed or not, might suffer from a gluten sensitivity. This New York Times article on the subject is quite a good read if you want to know more.

Regardless of which camp you fall into, there’s good news. Going gluten-free no longer means giving up the foods you love or eating things that taste like cardboard. Case in point, Lisa Thiele of the stunning and entirely gluten-free food blog, With Style & Grace.

Lisa has amassed so many mouth-watering original gluten free recipes since starting her blog that she just launched her first e-book and she’s giving us a sneak peek!

The husband and I went voluntarily gluten-free awhile ago amidst an attempt at eating Paleo {that should probably be another post!}. I actually really prefer gluten-free recipes. We don’t have any dietary restrictions that require us to eat this way, but I can attest I don’t miss the processed carbs. It also lets me justify the calories in that glass of red wine all while keeping weight off! I really prefer that!!

There are three things that I love about Lisa’s recipes in particular; they’re composed primarily of whole foods rather than processed ingredients, they’re really easy to make, and they are delicious!

I swear, it’s really not as hard as you think to eat gluten-free. Break a few simple habits and you’re there. Here’s a sample of the gluten-free ingredients that Lisa advises you have on hand.

And even though I like eating gluten free, that doesn’t mean I’m willing to give up my favorite, traditionally wheat based treats. Cookies, muffins, pancakes. They’re all still must haves! But luckily for us, Lisa has thought about that too. As a new mom herself, I know she needs a good treat now and then.

I don’t know about you, but I’m certainly drooling over this stack of Lisa’s Saturday Pancakes.

I don’t know about you, but I’m making a date for breakfast in bed asap!

This is only one tiny sample of the amazing recipes and super helpful tips {you’re going to want to to know what A.C.T. means!} about adapting to a gluten free life that you’ll find in Lisa’s book. If you’re on doctor’s orders to change your eating habits or are just interested in adapting a healthier lifestyle Lisa is going to help you.

So go and get your copy of Living a Gluten Free Life With Style & Grace now!!