When my mom was diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2010, I came to realize that my own burdensome, undiagnosed health problems were likely solvable with some drastic food changes. I wondered if my constant joint pain, brain fogs, and almost weekly stomach-wrenching pain and vomiting episodes had something to do with it? I'd tried a lot of things like chiropractors, doctor visits, and a sugar-free diet, but the pain and agony got worse, even though I was only 20 years old. Not exactly how you want to spend your youthful years!
So, I started to eat and cook gluten-free. I tell you, I thought THAT was a challenge! Silly me, I didn't have any idea that my journey with healing foods was going to become so much more involved later on. Along with my mother, over time I had developed gluten-intolerance, severe milk allergies, and a plaguing case of fibromyalgia.
I struggle with these things occasionally still, but I notice a marked improvement in my ability to combat them and a huge decrease in my symptoms when I eat a gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and almost fat-free diet. I don't exactly classify myself as a Vegan, but it fits close to what I strive to eat. Anyway, I hope to share with you tips and food ideas that you can adapt to anything, whether you have allergies or just want to start a lifetime of freedom. Knowing what foods are actually good for you is a start, but knowing how to make those foods enticing and delightful to eat is the other half of the battle. So arm yourself with bravery and excitement about this new experience and smack your lips, the road is open for invigoratingly delicious experiences!
