I guess I'm just old . . . Wondering if this is what 31 is supposed to feel like?
Do you ever just wake up & think to yourself, "I'm getting old....everything hurts, I'm tired & I want to go back to sleep!" ?
When I was pregnant with our second child, I would often wake up thinking those exact thoughts. I was so run down, had no energy & was always tired. Being pregnant, I didn't think much of it. Fast forward almost two years later. . . I often find myself saying the same thing! For a self-proclaimed "healthy" eater & active mom of two, I should feel better on a daily basis. I have felt run down for TOO long . . . not to mention the handful of other issues I have dealt with since my twenties: year-long allergies, asthma, eczema, dry/itchy eyes, & digestive problems. Having our second child only exacerbated these issues, some became unmanageable. The new stress of managing two willful children, along with the anxiety that is 2020, sent my small issues to the front lines. My husband and I would often chat about this. He too experienced his own health issues for many years that over time became worse. This can't be life as a "healthy" 31 year old. . . Where to begin? . . .
So, this summer we set out to really pay attention to our health, get rid of any bad habits quarantine had promoted & get serious about what we could do.
We weren't sure where to begin so we started with the typical . . . healthier choices at meals, less snacking & more frequent workouts. I cooked at home A LOT! Which did seem to help our weight a bit. The daily health issues that we faced didn't seem to budge, maybe we needed to be more strict? Frustration set in. . . By mere happenstance, my husband and I were talking with my brother who had recently taken the Wheat Zoomer test. A blood test, that measures antibodies to wheat peptides (gluten & non-gluten components) along with the antibodies that test for gut permeability (leaky gut). His results piqued my interest & prompted us to order the test for ourselves. We were able to use my future sister-in-law for our Wheat Zoomer test & consultation, who works in a Functional Medicine Clinic. *Note: such blood tests need to be run through licensed health care providers & cannot be ordered by individuals. Talk to your healthcare provider if it is something you are interested in. What do we do now? . . .
Fast forward to the test results:
Both my husband & I . . . - are highly sensitive to gluten - experience "leaky gut syndrome" Based on the Wheat Zoomer test results, we should adopt a gluten free diet to reduce inflammation, heal the gut lining & promote overall immunity. So gluten free it is! My dreams of visiting Italy & eating pasta everyday just died. Ha! In all honesty, this is just the first step in our journey to a healthier/longer life. I know that this will not be the answer to every ailment that comes along, BUT, I think it could truly benefit our future health & daily lives. Time will tell for this one! We are already to week two & seeing some great results! I will do an updated post on this topic in a few months. What does this mean for the blog?
You will begin to see food content that is centered around a gluten free diet. Let's all remember most fresh ingredients don't contain gluten! Recipes will not feature wheat or non-gluten free elements. Most ingredients in my recipes can be easily substituted already to meet your specific needs.
House On The Hill will remain focused on stylish living, balanced eating & healthy lifestyle choices! Gluten free or not, there will be something for everyone! Some great resources I have found:
Instagram Accounts: I have followed these accounts for several years, they are that good! They typically feature healthy food that is gluten free or super easy to adapt! @EatingBirdFood @RachaelsGoodEats @GlutenFree.FollowMe @HealthyLittlePeach @twist_of_lemons @TheRealFoodrds @RadiateWithRachel Thank you for all your support & Patience <3
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