Since diagnosis which of these improv... - Gluten Free Guerr...
Since diagnosis which of these improvements have helped your GF lifestyle the most?
FionaGFGAdministrator88 Voters
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Same here totally.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I agree with philaustin. This site is excellent.
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.
