Gluten-free...my new favorite words. Just about 2 weeks ago I was confirmed with an allergy to Gluten, Cow's milk, nuts and coffee (I am fighting that last one).
It has been an interesting couple of weeks. On the one hand I feel so much better. No more nausia after ever meal and I am not quite as tired all the time. My nasal congestion has cleared up too! It is great...the down side is figuring out what to eat. Well actually the eating is not as hard as the snacking. I had no idea how often I grabbed crackers or toast or cheese as a snack. Now I am eating rice cakes and these strange gluten free snacks. Most of them look normal from a distance but up close they all resemble that plastic food that you see in asian restaurants. No comment on the taste.
I did find a great magazine called "Living without" and it is all about allergy free eating. It is awesome and I recommend you go and check it out if you or someone you love has an issue.
If you know of any great gluten, dairy and nut free foods let me know. I will try anything at this point.
As for the coffee...I will keep you posted. Right now it is not bothering me and the benefits of having it in the morning much out weigh the chance of withdrawl at this point.
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5 comments:
WOW! I had no idea that was going on but I am so glad you figured it out!
Can you have soy? I am allergic to milk, yogurt, ice cream, but have found a lot of soy subs that are great. You just have to get used to the taste.
What exactly is gluten anyway?
Oh! We need to talk. I am the queen of dairy substitutes, or least I am in my own mind. There is a great product which replaces butter called Earth Balance (a spread) or Buttery Sticks (hee hee) which is the sticks o' fatness. They are quite lovely and they work well. Good luck!
How about chocolate? To not have a good dark
chocolate once in a while would be a tragedy.
Hope the coffee stays on neutral ground and
lets you enjoy your early morning cup.
glad you are feeling better!
come on lady!
we need a new post!
:)
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