Being gluten free is a real journey. Learning why you react with inflammation is another journey. I have spent hours doing research & talking with people. I'd like to share with you some of what I've learned. If you run across this blog, I hope it blesses you and gives you the "ah ha!" moment, when that light bulb goes off in your brain & you get understanding about your health issues. Then, I feel, and only then, does learning to eat in this new way becomes easier.
I am learning that I need to be more than gluten free & dairy free. This is such a journey to feeling better. I still encounter puffiness & inflammation sometimes and actually have begun to gain weight! I've determined that I have begun consuming too many carbs in trying to replace snack foods, in particular. Rice is something I've switched to (from wheat) and has a very high glycemic value. I need to monitor this better, as well as get more exercise!
Today I decided that I am going to do more research and try to understand where I need to be in a diet. Because there are days I'm more inflamed, it seems like I need to stop eating foods that are not only gluten free, but also some other foods that might cause inflammation in the body. Now you ask... what??? I know, I was there myself not very long ago. How does food cause inflammation, right? And what are they?
I'm now studying about the Paleolithic diet (yeah caveman ;-)) which brings us back to what we originally ate. Does this mean I don't believe in healing? NO! far from it, God is always in the business of healing & I'm believing that I am & will be healed and see that actually happen! BUT for now... following advice of professionals.
If you'd like to check this out and see why so many foods do cause inflammation in the body which then leads to most of our diseases (heart, joint pain, obesity, diabetes, etc) check out these links. I'm offering this information because I know so many of us are being affected unknowingly by what we eat. Hopefully, you can learn a bit and see if you think you might be able to help yourself and change some eating habits.
Yes! It is a process but definitely worth it. Feel free to ask me questions if you'd like. I know somethings, but would help you find out answers if I don't.
Here is a tip I found on an About.com website that I found simple & helpful:
Over all, when you are choosing anti-inflammatory foods to help reduce your inflammation and pain, choose fresh foods instead of heavily processed foods. Here are some tips:
- Breakfast could be oatmeal served with fresh berries and walnuts, with a cup of almond milk.
- Snack on whole fruits, nuts, seeds, and fresh vegetables throughout the day instead of cookies and candy.
- Eat more fish and less fatty red meat.
- Stay away from deep fried foods and bake or stir fry your meals instead.
- Choose green, orange, and yellow vegetables for your side dishes.
- Drink plenty of water, fresh 100% fruit and vegetable juices, herbal teas and green tea.
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