Gluten-free, Dairy-free is not my identity

Do you ever feel that people judge you because of what you don't eat? They consider you to be a fussy eater, or the food thing is all in your head. What you eat becomes who you are for some people, and almost a constant justification is required because you eliminate something from your diet. Even after twenty-five years of being gluten-free, I still get asked if I'm sure. How I eat keeps me healthy, and I love my life, but my choice to live gluten-free isn't who I am. It's not my identity.

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. Remember we are so much more than the food we don't eat. We are all amazing individuals who live with this every day, but it's not the only thing that we are. We have our own identities. If you have any questions, I'm happy for you to contact me via the form below.

Remember your 100% worth eating healthy for, and we're not missing out on anything because we are happy and healthy and I don't want to live any other way.

I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!

Emma Alexander-Cook.

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

http://www.glutenfreedairyfreefamily.com
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