"I just don't feel well"
The food you eat can create inflammation in your body.
Inflammation = Pain
The usual culprits are
Gluten
Dairy
Sugar
Stress
Mold
Toxins
Simply put, gluten is a protein found in certain grains, it acts like glue that holds food together and gives it a stretchy quality. If you have ever made pizza dough or bread you will know what I mean. It’s also what makes bread and cakes light and airy.
What are the signs I could be sensitive to gluten?
diarrhoea or constipation
bloating
weight loss
wind
fatigue
abdominal cramps
headaches or migraines
aching or painful joints
rashes
depression
anxiety
How do I know I am sensitive to gluten? The simple way to find out is to remove it from your diet for a period of time. It can take up to 3 months to eliminate the gluten proteins from your body, so ideally aim to keep gluten out of your diet for 3 months, and notice how you feel. This is an easy way to heal your own body.
For some people if you have a sluggish digestion the culprit could be something you ate 2-3 days ago.
You can download this food / mood diary and start to notice how you feel after eating certain foods.
Click on the link below to download a single page pdf that you can then use over the next 30 days to connect your dots.
Or you can buy this 30 day Connect The Dots Booklet directly from me for $10.00.
AVOID
Wheat
Barley
Rye
Spelt
Found in foods like
bread
crackers
biscuits
cakes pasta
even beer
Be cautious as gluten can be present in so many products. You need to become a bit of a detective initially and read food labels carefully. Gluten can creep in where you least expect it.
What Can I Eat?
Gluten free foods have come a long way over the years.
Eat naturally, meat, fruit and veg.
You can replace bread with a gluten free alternative, Thoroughbred is a local producer and they even do a great sour dough option.
Rice crackers or rice cakes can replace crackers.
Gluten free flour can be used instead of regular flour, though you will find a lot of baking won’t turn out the same as using regular gluten flour. Below is a gluten free flour recipe from Sally Holland who has written a great gluten free cookbook called Goodbye Gluten, it makes great gluten free baking. Gluten Free Flour Mix
The simplest option is real whole food like meat and veg.
Simple Steps to Success
Become good at reading labels, gluten is present in so many processed foods.
Replace wheat flour with gluten free flour.
Pre plan your meals - meal planning is a great way to save time and set yourself up for success.
Prepare meals on the weekend
Make a shopping list
Let your friends and family know you are going gluten free and why so they can support you.
If eating out have a look at the menu prior most places have gluten free options, if you are unsure call ahead and ask what options they have for gluten free diners.
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