Small Changes: Promoting a Gluten Free Lifestyle
According to
statistics gluten intolerance is a problem that often goes undetected. A decade ago, 1 in 2,500 people had gluten intolerance,
but that number has now skyrocketed to 1 in 133, and is continuing to
grow. Part of the reason that this issue
is undetected stems from the fact that many Americans have no idea that the
foods they eat contain not only gluten, but also genetically modified wheat
that contains the gluten. Simple digestive symptoms like indigestion, nausea,
and fatigue may all point to at least a mild gluten intolerance, while severe
symptoms might include upset stomach issues, depression, or anemia. The bottom line is very simple – our delicate
digestive systems cannot tolerate the genetically modified grains, meats,
fruits, and even some of our vegetables that we ingest daily. The result is a
society of people who are slaves to poor eating habits and less than desirable
health and have no idea why they feel the way they do.
I have faced a long, hard battle with gluten intolerance and know firsthand how hard it is to live a healthy, happy life while knowing that every time I eat my body will react negatively. Along with many others, I had no idea what was causing my sickness and was to the point that I had to give up running, my favorite sport. This three year period was particularly hard – not only on me, but on my friends and family as well. Some thought I was making it up. Some thought it was all in my mind. All I knew was that the moment I ate what I thought was a regular meal, I was ill. When my diet changed, so did my life. At that moment, I knew I was not alone in this battle and I knew it was my mission to tell others of my platform Small Changes: Promoting a Gluten Free Lifestyle.
Check out my Gluten Free foods list and meal plan here:
I have faced a long, hard battle with gluten intolerance and know firsthand how hard it is to live a healthy, happy life while knowing that every time I eat my body will react negatively. Along with many others, I had no idea what was causing my sickness and was to the point that I had to give up running, my favorite sport. This three year period was particularly hard – not only on me, but on my friends and family as well. Some thought I was making it up. Some thought it was all in my mind. All I knew was that the moment I ate what I thought was a regular meal, I was ill. When my diet changed, so did my life. At that moment, I knew I was not alone in this battle and I knew it was my mission to tell others of my platform Small Changes: Promoting a Gluten Free Lifestyle.
Check out my Gluten Free foods list and meal plan here: