How does one shop for food that meets their dietary needs?
I have no idea!
This is all new to me. But I have learned a few things in just a few short days.
1. I need supportive people surrounding me.
2. Remember to make food choices that feel good
3. Be willing to explore to new ways of preparing food with new ingredients.
It has been only a few days since the bloodwork results showed me being gluten sensitive and other food sensitivities. The second day I was looking forward to the changes and find new foods to please my pallet and nourish my body, mind, and spirit. The third day was as if someone ripped the scab off a wound. I felt raw and fragile. I felt alone and had no idea where to turn for help.
I came home Friday and had yet another emotional breakdown. I start talking fast and everything that is on my mind comes out. Shawn just sat and listened to my rambling mess. He came over, hugged me and said we will figure this out. Together. And just like that I started to feel better. My friend, lover, and now dietary changes cheerleader was here for me. I was going to be ok. I need to take this one day at a time. Reminder- be gentle with myself.
Shawn looked up a few places that have specialty foods and gluten free items, mapped them out and set us on our way Saturday to explore this world through a different lens.
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