We all just want to fit in, so it can be embarrassing to have special needs when it comes to your diet. Whether you are gluten-free, Paleo, or suffering from food allergies, a feeling of isolation is not uncommon. After all, you have to eat differently from the rest of your friends, family, or colleagues—and that makes you stand out. You run the risk of being perceived as picky or annoying, when the truth is that certain foods are toxic to your system!
Today the Gluten Free RN speaks to the psychology of eating gluten-free, explaining the sense of disbelief many gluten-sensitive individuals feel when the food they love turns out to be poison. She discusses ‘food ideology’ and why changing your diet can be so challenging.
Nadine also covers the doubt, mocking, and even anger that celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals face, offering suggestions for building connections with a like-minded, gluten-free community. Listen in as she outlines her approach to dating on a Paleo diet and reassuring family and friends who find a gluten-free diet too restrictive for kids. Learn to be your own best advocate and resist the social pressure to eat the standard American diet!
Why gluten sensitive patients must be willing to experiment
A downtown Corvallis business owner’s testimonial
How to research the possibility that gluten is causing your symptoms
Why people are resistant to diet change
The difficulty around getting a celiac diagnosis
The value of preventative medicine
Dating on a gluten-free diet
The human need to be part of a community
The global shift to a Western diet
Why Nadine recommends a Whole30 diet
The narcotic-like effect of gluten on the brain
Nadine’s recent experience in hospitals
Nadine’s rules around ingredients in packaged foods
Why people on a gluten-free diet are reluctant to tell others
How to approach neighbors or family who view a gluten-free diet as too restrictive for kids
The psychology of denial
Nadine’s opposition to a gluten challenge
The genes that indicate a predisposition to celiac disease