Chronically Optimistic
It is easy to see only the problems, downsides and negative effects of having chronic illnesses. In my example it is not being able to eat the food I want to eat due to celiac disease or live the life I would like to live due to ME/CFS. But I hate dwelling on the negatives, […]
It struck me this week that I was diagnosed with celiac disease 10 years ago today, when I had a gastrostomy. Due to the much too smooth walls of the small intestine, it was clear that I do indeed have celiac disease. Also, there are other sufferers in my family. I remember going with my […]
Hi and welcome to my blog! If you are reading this, most probably a friend or relative sent you the link to it, so we can have a chat about celiac disease. Please let me introduce myself. I am a food coach and have been on both sides of celiac disease. First my mom got it and […]
We all have these days, where we think, I don’t give a f*** about having celiac disease and I eat what I want, no matter what. And these are the moments that we eat gluten-containing cakes, pizzas etc. even though we know what harm it will do to our bodies. But why can’t we stay […]
gluten-freeBefore I got diagnosed with Celiac Disease I loved having a proper granola for breakfast. I tried various gluten-free mixtures, but as soon as I realized I react to corn, rice and oats, too, I knew I had to rethink my granola. It took me several attempts to create a granola mix, which I am […]
The diagnosis celiac disease very often means a lack of minerals, vitamins and trace elements, caused by the damages in the small intestines. The deficiencies can be very different from person to person so please: before you take any supplement please consult your doctor etc and get yourself tested if your blood actually shows any […]
Again, and again I hear from clients, friends and family “Why should I go and see a doctor when I feel so much better on a gluten-free diet?” That’s why I wrote this blog post to share why it is so tremendously important to get a proper diagnosis of celiac disease – or to rule […]