Goodbye Gluten

A week ago I had an epiphany that I am totally able to just not have something. Yes, this thought came in the shower, like all good thought do. What I was thinking about was how to cut down on eating bread, pasta, and other carbs. I realized that I don't drink alcohol because, like Gretchin Rubin points out I am a classic abstainer. It is easier for me to just not have something all together than to have little bits of something like a moderator would do. I just give it up. That way I don't have to think about it.

So, that day, I just gave up bread. That's it. No big deal. I would just stop eating bread.

Skip forward a week when we realize that the specific thyroid disorder that our daughter has is now thought to be a gluten intolerance. Remember the whole hives in her eyes thing? All related. 

Now I'm not just giving up bread to try to eat less carbs, I am giving it up to be supportive of our daughter and because it is quite possible that I am the genetic carrier of this.  Our plan right now is to eat what we have and then just not replace it. Easy peasy... well, until I am out and there are crackers, pasta, bread and pie, but we will cross that road when we get it.

Comments

[Lyndi at nwafoodie]

You can do it! One day you will wake up and go "hey, I got this." There will be somethings you will miss... but each day it seems like they are improving the gluten free process. Oh, one tip: Shar makes an EXCELLENT spaghetti. Allens in Bella Vista has it and you can get it online. Not sure if ONF has it or not.

Hugs,
Lyndi

[Jacqueline]

Thanks Lyndi! I know this was something you dealt with, and we are just hoping it helps our daughter. Heck, it cant be bad to get off the wheat train! Just a bit of reprogramming! - Jackie

[LisaM]

There are so many great gluten free products on the market now, I hope this is not just an easy road for you but that it makes a significant and palpable difference in the health of your family. I typed this while eating a homemade egg mcmuffin BTW.

[erniebufflo]

One day I'll take the plunge and give up meat for good. Gluten and dairy though, those I will not live without.