This week is the beginning of my new food life. I recently had some testing done for food sensitivities and was beyond shocked to find out that my body’s immune system reacts to a very long list of foods.
The full list includes:
Eggs – whites and yolks
Almonds
Yeast – Brewer’s, Baker’s and Nutritional
Cow’s milk
Mozzarella
Rye
Wheat
Yogurt
Barley
Bell Pepper
Bran
Cashews
Chicken
Cinnamon
Crab
Garlic
Ginger
Gluten
Kelp
Mustard Seed
Pineapple
Soybeans
White mushrooms
I have begun to elimate these foods from my diet and picked up some staple substitutes from the grocery store. It was a bit overwhelming and I felt completely out of my comfort zone but you have to start somewhere. Trial and error begins.
I am determined to take control of my health and hopefully one day will feel like a normal person. I know that this will be a long and sometimes hard road to make the changes that I need to eliminate all these foods but I am ready to start that journey now. I have been researching like mad, checking the labels on everything, and searching the coffers of Pinterest for recipes and substitutions.
I have a love of delicious food and I don’t plan on denying myself that enjoyment. Its not going to be easy, I won’t kid myself. I may have to get creative with my favs and I will try anything until I find substitutions that work.
If I find any recipes that turn out great or store bought products I really enjoy, I will share with everyone.
