100% worth it
100% worth it
We are a gluten-free and dairy-free family and our recipes are as well. We have, through food diaries and following the low fodmap diet, recognised what food doesn’t work for us as individuals.
My name is Emma and I have over 25 years of living with food intolerance and learned recently that I probably had problems with these foods all my life. The list of conditions I suffered from is endless when you start writing it down but by changing my diet these conditions stopped occurring for me: mouth ulcers, stomach pain, anxiety, weak bones, hair loss and skin problems. I choose to stay off these foods to stay healthy and happy and to keep the various autoimmune issues I have under control. It can be a real struggle at times but I’m 100 % worth staying healthy for and so are you.
Do you get tired of the restrictions on what you can eat? I know I do! I know at times in the past I would prefer to stay at home and eat than risk being sick as a result of eating out. I hated the countless questions and the ‘are you sure’ questions or the ‘i couldn’t live like you’ statements! In the early days, I would prefer to stay at home than look across the table and have food envy. I was angry at all the items on the menu that everyone else at the table could choose to eat. I used to get tired of looking out for salads and skipping the pasta or anything with a sauce and having to ask countless questions before finally placing an order. I used to fear supermarket shopping and skip entire isles just so I didn’t have to get tempted by the food. It’s so odd though because why do we let ourselves even think about getting tempted? This is why I’m here. I understand how you feel and I want you to know the food you are tempted by isn’t worth it. You and your health is worth more than the cake full of gluten or that milkshake full of, well milk!
Something inside me suddenly clicked one day. I’m worth being on this diet for. I’m healthier and happier and I feel great on this lifestyle diet choice. I turned around my life because I’m staying off of the food that makes me sick. After all who wants to live every day feeling tired and sick? I have more energy than ever before and I feel fantastic. I’m no longer on the medication to fix the autoimmune conditions I have. Food is my medicine. now and it’s the best-tasting medicine I have ever had! My medicine is melon, banana, carrots, peas, oranges, and apples. My medicine is pineapple, asparagus, sweet potatoes and cherries.
If you feel like you need a helping hand on the journey then reach out and ask for help. Get in contact with your local Coeliac society, a friend or a family member. Oh and that food your missing! Don’t miss it! Cook it at home for yourself. You don’t need to be great at cooking or be a chef to eat well. You can learn along the way like I did. Start with the basics. I can help you if you want. I’m happy for you to contact me via the form below. I’m a Health Coach and a Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner.
Remember your 100% worth eating healthy for and we’re not missing out on anything because we are happy and healthy and I personally wouldn’t want to live any other way.
I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!
Emma Alexander-Cook.
