Second Anniversary

I recently passed the second anniversary of one of the most significant events in my life. It's not my wedding anniversary or the birth of any of my children...rather, it's the anniversary of my celiac disease diagnosis. The day a simple blood test confirmed I had it, seriously rocked my world, and everything I'd ever known.

I was never one of those dieters who stopped eating any food in particular, to shed weight. Not liking something was the only thing that would keep me from eating it. If I was told not to have a slice of french bread, I'd begin craving it. That was, until I was informed by a knowledgeable medial professional that one slice of french bread was breaking down my small intestines, and therefore affecting my entire health.

To celebrate my milestone, I ate gluten-free donuts for breakfast. They weren't the best donuts I'd ever tasted, but they satisfied my cravings, to a certain degree. When you are unable to eat anything containing wheat, barley, rye or oats- you come to learn that donuts are a commodity, similar to a fine tasting wine, meant to be savored.

For information on Celiac Disease visit, www.celiac.com
Celiac sprue is an inflammatory condition caused by intolerance to gluten, a substance found in wheat and other grains. The inability to digest and process this substances may lead to inflammation of the intestines, vitamin deficiencies due to lack of absorption of nutrients, and bowel abnormalities. Gluten may be found in many foods, especially processed foods and baked goods. Breads, cakes, desserts that use thickeners, alcoholic beverages (except wine), cereals and pastas may all contain gluten.