Hmmm...Fiddle Faddle. So, your tummy is your nemisis, your belly button feels like it's on fire and you have this knawing sensation that something is not right within that body of yours. Sounds like the curious case of Ibs or better known as, I Better Surrender...to change!
I have to say that many of my friends and family sit the fence when it comes to going completely gf. I think the thought of having to do without, pervades the senses with senselessness. Who ever said you have to go without? So, it takes some work and you have to clean out your pantry of all the food offenders, including those Twinkies (that will survive the next Millenia). You may even learn to like being in the kitchen and trying out your newly found chef skills. Regardless, you will be better off. Not only will you like the way you feel, you will love the way you feel. So...here are some oldie but goodie pointers to help you down the road to awesomeness!
1. Be a label reader!
2. Stay away from Wheat, Barley, Rye and Spelt and their derivatives.
3. Stay away from pre-packaged foods (hamburger helper, processed meats, etc...)
4. Unless something is made in a gluten free facility, you can still have gluten in that food.
5. Manufacturers are not required to list all ingredients, however, they have gotten better at listing the main food offenders on their lables. I'm finding that just because it says it's gluten free, does not mean that it is!
6. Know which manufacturers are reliable with their labeling.
7. Ask questions.
8. Start a food diary.(I'll have to upload this as a new post so that you can make the most of it.)
