The best thing for anyone is knowledge.When you have knowledge you then can choose how to respond and my best friend is the Internet. No more do I have to wonder about food ingredients or allergens. Usually I am able to find the information that I need with a few strikes on the keyboard. I am empowered and that makes me stronger to make the best decisions in my life and better decisions allow me to live the life I want to live. A life where I am in control of how I feel. True I could cook at home and make sure that everything I eat has passed the gluten free test, but just like others I enjoy picking up fast food every now and then (by the way gluten free is a lifestyle it isn't a low calorie/low fat diet). I enjoy going out to dinner and enjoy being pampered.
So if there are others like me who at times have been afraid to eat, don't be. Take a little extra time to get a menu and look at the ingredients or if it is easier just google your resteraunt or food choice. The market is ready for us and has embraced gluten free with providing gf menus, sauce free dishes and educated workers.
Lesson Learned: What you seek is what you will likely find. Never just accept what you think is truth, dig a little bit deeper, ask questions, keep searching until you find the answers that you need. Life is really never about finding the right answer, it is about identifying the key questions in your life and taking the time to answer those questions with your own truth. Gluten free may have started off as a way to heal my body, but it has had a profound effect on my mind and personality. It has made me more inquisitive and has made me trust myself. There are many things I may not be able to control, but this is one thing I can manage.
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