I had been told before that I really needed to eliminate gluten from my diet. I have an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's, have had for more than a decade actually, and when I eat Gluten, my body mistakes it for thyroid hormone and launches an attack. The symptoms vary and are ever-changing. Here is a sample: extreme fatigue, digestive issues, apathy, inability to focus, total brain fog. This is me most days.
So, right then and there, on a Friday night on my couch, I decided to quit gluten cold turkey. I know what you're thinking. "Big deal. Whoop-dee-do." So, I should tell you that I L-O-V-E bread. I crave it often. I can be very happy with a slice of bread and a pat of butter. I eat a lot of peanut butter sandwiches. So this was going to be very hard. And, what you don't always realize is that gluten is in more than just bread., think soups and condiments.
I wish I could tell you that I never slipped up. I did. I ate two glutinous cookies one night in a weak moment, and another day I let myself have a few croutons. A couple of times, I ate gluten and didn't even mean too! But I am on my way. My taste buds are changing, thankfully. And by default, my family is eatin less gluten because I don't buy it. If it's in my house, I will eat it. I am so weak; no will power!
I know this will continue to get easier. It's already easier now than it was a month ago. But I am still learning my way around a gluten-free world. I am reading everything I can get my hands on and Pinterest is my new BFF. (I still love you Amanda Sue!) Every weekend my kitchen turns into a testing facility. Last weekend I mastered a gluten-free cupcake. Praise God! Lord knows that I LOVE cupcakes!
Laura xoxo
