Feeling Great

[Glutenfreenoobie]

I've been gluten free for a little under 6 months now, started in mid Feb. I finally feel like my diet restriction is no big deal. I can eat healthy and yummy foods that are gluten free.

I just ate a roasted chicken that I brined myself, patted down, dried over night. The chicken was the best chicken any of my family had ever ate. The best part is the chicken was 89 cents a pound. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.

As a side dish I had a salad with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. I only really use the olive oil for salads so one bottle goes a long ways. A sweet potato as a side dish and a glass of water. I feel great, I'm eating healthy, and my family is reaping the benefits.

My family which as far as I know are not celiac also report feeling better now that gluten has been greatly reduced from their diets. So, even if you aren't celiac its not really healthy to be eating lots of white flour.

The main thing that I've lost is the option to eat unhealthy from time to time. Is convenience food worth the lost of health? Even my teeth are looking better. I'm guessing because of the decrease of sugar in my diet.

Right now I believe I'm living a higher quality of life because of my gluten intolerance than if I had the option to eat at random fast food restaurants.

[Coinkey]

In a word: AGREED.

[missceliac2010]

I agree 100%. So glad you are feeling good. I too and feeling amazing. Better than I have in a long time! My despression is lightening, my anxiety level is lower, my back pain is better, and, well...you get the idea!

Enjoy! I know I am!

I've been gluten free for a little under 6 months now, started in mid Feb. I finally feel like my diet restriction is no big deal. I can eat healthy and yummy foods that are gluten free.

I just ate a roasted chicken that I brined myself, patted down, dried over night. The chicken was the best chicken any of my family had ever ate. The best part is the chicken was 89 cents a pound. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.

As a side dish I had a salad with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. I only really use the olive oil for salads so one bottle goes a long ways. A sweet potato as a side dish and a glass of water. I feel great, I'm eating healthy, and my family is reaping the benefits.

My family which as far as I know are not celiac also report feeling better now that gluten has been greatly reduced from their diets. So, even if you aren't celiac its not really healthy to be eating lots of white flour.

The main thing that I've lost is the option to eat unhealthy from time to time. Is convenience food worth the lost of health? Even my teeth are looking better. I'm guessing because of the decrease of sugar in my diet.

Right now I believe I'm living a higher quality of life because of my gluten intolerance than if I had the option to eat at random fast food restaurants.

[Monklady123]

Yes! I agree. I never really ate a ton of junk food, but any time desserts were around -- like at church potlucks, etc. -- I'd eat some. I often bought a donut at the bakery section of my grocery store. And I love butter on bread. I can't eat any of that now so right there are a lot of unhealthy calories taken out of my diet. We're eating "plainer" -- i.e., meat, vegetables, rice. Fewer sauces unless I make them myself. Etc.

However... ahem.... we won't discuss the fact that my favorite potato chips are gluten-free.

[Tina B]

I've been gluten free for a little under 6 months now, started in mid Feb. I finally feel like my diet restriction is no big deal. I can eat healthy and yummy foods that are gluten free.

I just ate a roasted chicken that I brined myself, patted down, dried over night. The chicken was the best chicken any of my family had ever ate. The best part is the chicken was 89 cents a pound. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.

As a side dish I had a salad with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. I only really use the olive oil for salads so one bottle goes a long ways. A sweet potato as a side dish and a glass of water. I feel great, I'm eating healthy, and my family is reaping the benefits.

My family which as far as I know are not celiac also report feeling better now that gluten has been greatly reduced from their diets. So, even if you aren't celiac its not really healthy to be eating lots of white flour.

The main thing that I've lost is the option to eat unhealthy from time to time. Is convenience food worth the lost of health? Even my teeth are looking better. I'm guessing because of the decrease of sugar in my diet.

Right now I believe I'm living a higher quality of life because of my gluten intolerance than if I had the option to eat at random fast food restaurants.

Love your attitude!!!! It's exactly how I feel. Even my husband says the whole family eats healthier and have tried things we might not otherwise have discovered like Quinoa and buckwheat Kasha. My sons are grown now but when they were young and went out, no McDonalds because of mom so we went to nice restaurants where there would be choices for me. Now my boys 25 and 27, would rather have sushi than a burger. Lots of fresh vegies, fruits, unusual rices (love Basmati and Jasmine). To me, it's just not that big of a deal.

[GlutenFreeManna]

I've been gluten free for a little under 6 months now, started in mid Feb. I finally feel like my diet restriction is no big deal. I can eat healthy and yummy foods that are gluten free.

I just ate a roasted chicken that I brined myself, patted down, dried over night. The chicken was the best chicken any of my family had ever ate. The best part is the chicken was 89 cents a pound. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.

As a side dish I had a salad with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. I only really use the olive oil for salads so one bottle goes a long ways. A sweet potato as a side dish and a glass of water. I feel great, I'm eating healthy, and my family is reaping the benefits.

My family which as far as I know are not celiac also report feeling better now that gluten has been greatly reduced from their diets. So, even if you aren't celiac its not really healthy to be eating lots of white flour.

The main thing that I've lost is the option to eat unhealthy from time to time. Is convenience food worth the lost of health? Even my teeth are looking better. I'm guessing because of the decrease of sugar in my diet.

Right now I believe I'm living a higher quality of life because of my gluten intolerance than if I had the option to eat at random fast food restaurants.

That's pretty much how I cook now too and I feel great when I stick to it. I am dabbling in gluten free baking, but very slowly. I spend a lot more time planning meals and cooking, but it's so worth it to feel good. BTW, do you make your own broth with the chicken bones from the roast chicken? It's really easy to do. When I find a deal on whole chickens I buy a lot of them for the freezer and I make a chicken at least twice a month. I always fill my freezer with homemade broth after cooking a whole chicken. It's healthier and I know exactly what's in it that way. Right now I'm really enjoying veggies fresh from my garden: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini and squash. And I have the best herb garden this year too. I've done herb gardens in years past, but this year I'm really using them. It's so nice to have fresh flavors on hand to add to foods. I feel like a gourmet cook, even though the meals are simple and would probably not win any awards for creativity.

[Glutenfreenoobie]

That's pretty much how I cook now too and I feel great when I stick to it. I am dabbling in gluten free baking, but very slowly. I spend a lot more time planning meals and cooking, but it's so worth it to feel good. BTW, do you make your own broth with the chicken bones from the roast chicken? It's really easy to do. When I find a deal on whole chickens I buy a lot of them for the freezer and I make a chicken at least twice a month. I always fill my freezer with homemade broth after cooking a whole chicken. It's healthier and I know exactly what's in it that way. Right now I'm really enjoying veggies fresh from my garden: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini and squash. And I have the best herb garden this year too. I've done herb gardens in years past, but this year I'm really using them. It's so nice to have fresh flavors on hand to add to foods. I feel like a gourmet cook, even though the meals are simple and would probably not win any awards for creativity.

I usually use about 2 chickens worth of giblets + bones to make chicken vegetable soup. I started my first garden this year. Lots of plants, only a few beans so far. In my opinion the secret to cooking is planning. I mean really how much work is it to defrost a chicken, brine a chicken, or let a chicken air dry? Yet, the difference is amazing. Now I'm getting hungry.