"Naturally Gluten-Free Pears" watercolor & ink on paper, 5x7, copyright Erin Rogers PickeringI kicked the day off by answering an email, to a friend of a friend, who is very new to gf eating (as in starting this week) that was looking for some tips from someone she knew.
I am more than happy to share everything I've learned in the last few years. And offer as much support as needed in navigating the gluten-free waters. It gives me a chance to help spread awareness, and also, to pay it forward. I am very grateful for all that I read, learned, and was helped with when I was starting out on my journey.
The early stages can be so damn overwhelming... I know how useful it is to have someone who's been through it to use as a resource and sounding board. The first thing I tell someone starting out on their gluten-free journey is to remember patience. It takes time to get used to and to learn new eating habits, and find the hidden sources. But, with time - and healing - it gets easier. Nothing like knowing how sick you'll get if you go off track - to keep you focused. Then I give them a list of all my favorite gluten-free foods.
I am more than happy to share everything I've learned in the last few years. And offer as much support as needed in navigating the gluten-free waters. It gives me a chance to help spread awareness, and also, to pay it forward. I am very grateful for all that I read, learned, and was helped with when I was starting out on my journey.
The early stages can be so damn overwhelming... I know how useful it is to have someone who's been through it to use as a resource and sounding board. The first thing I tell someone starting out on their gluten-free journey is to remember patience. It takes time to get used to and to learn new eating habits, and find the hidden sources. But, with time - and healing - it gets easier. Nothing like knowing how sick you'll get if you go off track - to keep you focused. Then I give them a list of all my favorite gluten-free foods.
What is your #1 tip to share with someone who is just starting out gluten-free?
2 comments:
I'm not living with celiacs but i was vegan for a number of years and there are so many hidden sources of animal ingredients. When i first started it was incredibly overwhelming. I think the best thing i did was to keep a cheat sheet of all the things i had to watch out for.
Of course since it wasn't making me sick physically i could grow into a stricter, longer, cheat sheet. But i'm sure the same thing applies to celiacs. Find a list of things to avoid and get recommendations on new recipes. And know that it will get easier.
Thanks for the input Jessiegirl!
A cheat sheet is a great idea... so nothing is forgotten.
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