Wow… it’s been a little over two months sense any of my readers have heard from me. This summer was so bizarre. The weather really never got very nice here on Cape Cod, so the opportunity to just keep working and taking very little down time presented itself often as I pushed through the 3 months of summer. Now here we are. When so much time passes sense my last post it becomes difficult to figure out what I should discuss with you guys! Part of me wants to fill you in on every exciting (and not so exciting) detail of my life the last three months. But, rather than take all the time to do that, I am just going to thank you for still clicking on my blog and taking a read. I promise to work harder at consistency here. Because after all.... consistency is the key to success!
Ok, so I think I am just going to take the “dive right in!” approach. So… here we go! “Gluten Free” “Gluten Free” “GLUTEN FREE” You can’t walk through your local supermarket without seeing gluten free labels all over the shelves. The truth is, not all gluten free foods are healthy gluten free foods. Some of you may have already known this… but I am here to explain what all this gluten free is about. While the demand for gluten free products continues to sore, companies are keeping up by creating these gluten free snacks, breads, pastas, and cereals in order to keep up with the demand. While this variety of options for gluten free eaters is important, its even more important to know how to look at the products and make sure they have healthy ingredients. Why are People Choosing to Eat Gluten Free? An estimated 4,000,000 people are living with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to damage in the small intestine as a result of eating foods that contain gluten such as wheat, barley, and rye. It is also estimated that 7 million people are choosing to eat gluten free to help with headaches and fogginess while 9 million people eat gluten free because of gastrointestinal symptoms (like me!). Some of the common symptoms people often experience that may lead them to try a gluten free diet are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, weight loss and constipation, weight gain, skin rashes and/or eczema, fatigue, depression and anxiety. As with any sort of intolerance or disorder symptoms affect each person differently, but may people do find relief from their symptoms when they switch to a gluten-free diet. How to Make Healthy Decisions When Shopping for Gluten Free Foods: When making healthy choices for you and your family at the grocery store it is so important to take some time and read labels. I can’t stress this enough! Far too often I have clients who are excited about a gluten free product they just tried and when we look closer at that particular product we see that the main ingredient is Corn and/or Soy. But I am going to provide you with a few simple tips to help you shop for healthy options for you and your family.
Eating and shopping for healthy gluten free options can be really easy and doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Just take some time at first to read the labels and look for real ingredients that can help heal and fuel your body. After awhile you will have some go to products that you shop for and you will not have to read as many labels. Remember, what you decide to put into your body either works for you or against you. Fuel your body with confidence and know you are giving yourself what you need to feel energized and healthy! What is your favorite healthy gluten free snack?? Share below! Xoxo
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