03-24-2015, 12:00 AM
A couple weeks ago, I received test results from a biopsy done on my stomach. I had gone in wondering if I had an ulcer because of a long history of acid reflux (etc). I was diagnosed with celiac disease. Essentially, its a gluten intolerance. It's an autoimmune disease, which means my body's immune system literally attacks the portions of my body trying to digest the gluten.
It has been surprisingly easy transitioning towards a 100% gluten free diet. Most of the foods that have gluten I have never really found enjoyable, or I have sworn off awhile ago. I have never liked pasta or bread. I actually vowed to not eat spaghetti a few months ago because it caused me pretty severe health issues. The only thing I will miss is beer, which I drank sparingly in the first place. I have cut out 90%+ of the glutens in my diet for over a week now, and I am already feeling the positive effects.
I am just wondering if anyone on B4 has celiac's or chooses to be gluten free for other reasons (and if so, why). I would also appreciate any advice and / or cheap and easy to make gluten free recipes. I already got some gluten free bread, which was expensive ($10/loaf at a local gluten free store). I will most certainly be finding a cheaper alternative locally.
In the context of the LOO, I am speculating this could be part of wanderer's health issues, especially since I would consider this a close cousin to being an allergy.
It has been surprisingly easy transitioning towards a 100% gluten free diet. Most of the foods that have gluten I have never really found enjoyable, or I have sworn off awhile ago. I have never liked pasta or bread. I actually vowed to not eat spaghetti a few months ago because it caused me pretty severe health issues. The only thing I will miss is beer, which I drank sparingly in the first place. I have cut out 90%+ of the glutens in my diet for over a week now, and I am already feeling the positive effects.
I am just wondering if anyone on B4 has celiac's or chooses to be gluten free for other reasons (and if so, why). I would also appreciate any advice and / or cheap and easy to make gluten free recipes. I already got some gluten free bread, which was expensive ($10/loaf at a local gluten free store). I will most certainly be finding a cheaper alternative locally.
In the context of the LOO, I am speculating this could be part of wanderer's health issues, especially since I would consider this a close cousin to being an allergy.