freddieo13 years ago

What has helped me the most is acceptance of my illness and realising to lead a normal life I must accept and comply with my diet also the fact that we can access better information than I could 17 years ago

Liana13 years ago

My diet has gradually shifted away from store bought, processed and frozen foods toward home cooked meals made from organic, traditionally raised foods that include the basics: meat. poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, and local fruit in season. I drink a lot of water too, instead of soda, fruit juice, coffee, tea or milk.

leslaki• in reply toLiana13 years ago

I must admit that i am slowly beginning cook more homemade, mainly because i object to paying the supermarket prices, but like yourself it is the healtier way i feel, too.

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Dona13 years ago

Its very hard for me to comment as the the gf diet has not worked for me, as i have type 1 refractory coeliac disease but i do tend to eat fresh fruit, veg, red meat, i do alot of home cooked meals as its easier.

KarenBC• in reply toDona13 years ago

I had difficulty to but have had to go grain free and not just gluten free for the symptoms to disappear - that means no corn, soya, rice, buckwheat, millet. Tapioca, quinoa, potato and nuts are allowed though.

Good luck

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FionaGFGAdministrator• in reply toDona13 years ago

Hi Dona - would you like to write a brief blog post about how you were diagnosed with refractory disease & at what age? I'm sure it would help other members. You can search the tag directory to view past discussions & questions on the topic if you'd like some extra inspiration.

Thanks.

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Dona• in reply toFionaGFG13 years ago

yes i would like to do that, as i dont think there is many people with RCD and the information can be limited. Thanks

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Fifitricks13 years ago

What has helped me more than anything is joining this site because I have found out so much more than even my doctor knows. So thank you and a Happy New Year to all xx

leslaki• in reply toFifitricks13 years ago

Same here totally.

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FionaGFGAdministrator• in reply toFifitricks13 years ago

Thank you Fifitricks & Lesaki- it's always nice to know that we're inspiring people & helping GF conversations. Happy New Year to you too ; ) x

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corby3913 years ago

i have had more imformation from this site than i have from the specialist.and am finding out more all the time i was handed alist of dos and donts.and that was it the rest i have picked up from this site.

Hidden13 years ago

Cook most food from fresh. rely on baked beans for change. Mainly have loaf bread non codex, and odd crackers with cheese. Helpful hearing from others on this site.

Hidden13 years ago

I agree that coming to terms with having Coeliac's is the hardest part once you have accepted this it makes sense to follow the diet. I find it very helpful that resuarants are now putting on the menues what items are gluten free.

philaustin13 years ago

My vote goes to 'other', the unlisted 'other' improvement being communication through Health Unlocked GFG which gives us a voice, allowing us to express our thoughts, fears, findings and feelings.

Priceless.

jaynewoolliams13 years ago

I not only have CD but am intolerant of dairy and fish...I find cooking fine but snacking difficult as i get bored of the same choices! My health however is so much more important and have just joined this group!! thanks for having me x

Penel13 years ago

I agree with philaustin. This site is excellent.

denise8113 years ago

i also agree its an excellent site.my daughter thought i was an ipercondriact always feeling ill while she was younge. she only told me this after i was diagnosed with celiac. i think she was relieved that i was really ill.my daughter as been my rock since my disgnoses and shes a very good cook.all foods we love fahetas had not had these for years. i now love my food again. iv just started dieting and lost half a stone this month.