Love me some Chipotle! This is a great place to eat. Great choice for us GF folks. They will change gloves so very little if any cross contamination. Time to chow! 

  
contamination. Time to chow!

Even after all these years of being GF, I still jones for a Twinkie. Pot luck at work today and I keep going over and smelling the yummy (looking) fried chicken. Yes you can make fried chicken GF and it’s good. It’s just some smells and tastes you never forget. Tastes and smells are like memories. Worth having and hanging on to. Cheers!

You have the power to change anything, because you are the one who chooses your thoughts and you are the one who feels your feelings.
Love the book – The Secret

You might not think about or even remember, but lots of medications and supplements contain gluten. Make sure your pharmacy has it noted in your records. You really have to do your research. Some starch and modified food starches contain gluten. Not sure? Check out the manufactures website. Give them a call, a lot of them will send you a list of their GF items. Unfortunatly as a person with Celiacs you have to question everything you put in your mouth. Ok, enough of being Debbie Downer. Don’t forget to take your vitamins & read those labels. Eat happy!

Cucumbers are high in vitamin K. K helps with bone strength. The peel is a great source of dietary fiber & works as a mild diuretic. Helps eliminate toxic stuff in your gut. Cucumbers are low in sodium and are a great source of potassium. Do your heart good, eats some cukes. 

Macaroni & Cheese yumminess!Cream mushroom soup, cheddar cheese & a little Velveeta cheese. Comfort food at its best.  

Getting diagnosed can be the hardest part of Celiacs. Because of the wide range of symptoms. While I have always had a sensitive tummy, it wasn’t till I was in my 40’s that it kicked in. It’s a genetic defect so something as little as a viral infection can turn the gene on. Malabsorption of nutrients start happening. Iron,calcium and folate are just a few nutrients that your body will be missing. Think you have it? Get those blood test done. Eat right & exercise and your body and tummy will thank you. 

Reading product labels can be tricky. Many processed foods have ingredients that you’ve never heard of. Greats news is in no time you’ll become a pro. I use to carry around a notecard that had all the “good stuff” I could eat. Love Gluten Free for Dummies. Great resource. Booze you can use, recipes & menu ideas. It’s become more important (at least to me) that you eat organic as much as you can. Hey, labels are really easy when it’s organic. Take care & eat your veggies!