Turns out that the body is somewhat like that of a car. Each one unique and with its imperfections. Like a mechanic, you have to continually tinker with it to make it run smooth.
About 4 years ago, I self diagnosed myself with a gluten-allergy. I immediately felt great. What I realized soon afterwards was that I was so far on the spectrum that any change felt great. What I didn't realize until the past 3 months is that that was only the first step in a long journey of understanding who I am completely.
Prior to Thanksgiving I visited a doctor. I was freaked out that I had gained 10+ pounds and felt terrible. She gave me a series of blood work and found nothing but in the meantime gave me clarity. Once again, I knew I had to experiment with my foods and figure out just what is going to make this engine run.
When you enter any grocery store there are so many options you can't even begin to understand what the right decisions are. Veggies? Sure but too many make my belly turn. Carbs? Maybe if they are gluten free. Dairy? I'm not so sure about that, lots of sugar and I seem to wain in pain. Frozen foods? Wait don't they have a lot of chemicals? Fruit? Way too much acid. Meat? Safe so far...Whole Foods labels their seasonings.
Fast forward 3 months later and 12+ pounds lighter...I've come to the short list. A very short list of groceries to test from Whole Foods (the safest place for the Gluten intolerant). Each week testing a small set of ingredients to see how I'll fair.
So far the danger zone includes...Gluten (of course), salad in excess, dried fruit in excess, dairy (goat milk is still in question), eating in between meals, carbs at night...every time I eat it's a potential dagger to the stomach.
More to come on this. Trying out a Gluten-free Vegetarian meal tomorrow.
V
Saturday, February 9, 2013
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