Ep 49 Six Positive Aspects of a Celiac Diagnosis
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This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada. I chat about the article, read some excerpts and add some extra thoughts. This magazine can be read online at –
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My Thoughts –
We often hear that stress is dangerous for our health. Sometimes we can’t avoid stress, and yes, sometimes it does take over our lives in a negative manner. There are times when stress can be avoided or diminished by a positive attitude. I admit that at first when I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I didn’t have a good attitude. Most of us go through a period of mourning for the food experiences we can no longer have. I felt very alone, and in some way didn’t feel I deserved the extra effort it took to make healthy flavourful gluten free foods.
That all changed when my daughter was diagnosed 5 months later. For her, I would go to any length to make the best tasting, most nutritious gluten free foods. I was on a mission.
I don’t think my story is uncommon, and I only tell it now, in light of the soul searching I did when I challenged myself to write an article on the positive aspects of a celiac diagnosis. Most of us, at the time, don’t think of that moment as a high point in our lives, but on reflection, for me, that’s just what it was. I cope pretty well on my diet, amongst my friends and family, and with the stresses of life. I rely on my gluten free diet to keep me healthy and nourished. I work with my diet, not against it. We do pretty well together – my positive attitude at work.