I'm new to the world of being 'Gluten Free'. I landed here about four months ago when I became incredibly ill after eating 'Seitan' (read: popular vegan meat alternative aka a chunk of gluten) at a local pub. None of the people I was with got sick, just me. A few weeks later the scenario played on repeat.
I'd been battling GI problems my entire life. I have memories of vomiting spells that no one could explain--being the only one to get sick from meals the entire family ate-- as early as seven years old. They continued through my teenage years, along with chronic nausea and fatigue. Even as an athlete I carried a little extra weight, no matter how much I dieted.
After the 'seitan' episodes, my partner and I began an investigation. I have an aversion to doctors and hospitals. Clearly it was something I ate, and the seitan was the only possible culprit. Gluten what? I didn't know what 'gluten' was or what 'celiacs' were. But my partner was worried about my health and discovered a possibility. I immediately eliminated gluten from my diet and saw incredible results. Among them: the nausea went away, increased energy, weight loss, and a lot happier.
So here I am, writing a blog about my experience, because I greatly appreciate every single gluten free blog I've read and want to give back to the GF community, specifically 'Gluten Free Mommy' and 'Gluten Free Girl and the Chef'.
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