I DO NOT HAVE CELIAC'S DISEASE!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!
I had an endoscopy done the Friday before Easter to test for Celiac's Disease. In order to get ready for the test I had to reintroduce gluten into my diet. I had about two months to get ready for this test, not because that is how long you need to be eating gluten to take the test but because that was the most convenient time for me and my family to have the endoscopy.
Here's what happened after eating gluten for two months: I gained 20lbs. (I'm sure me binging on all the foods I abstained from for the past two years helped helped with the weight gain), my stomach issues returned, and I was bloated all of the time. 😖
On the day of the endoscopy I was put under for about 30 minutes and then I was able to go home once I woke up. While I was under, the doctor took a couple of biopsies to run a couple of different tests: Celiac's and food intolerances - I had no idea doctors could legitimately see what foods I'm intolerant to. The rest of the day I was pretty groggy, so I was able to nap all day. *Note: If you have children who are not school age, I suggest you get this test done on a day your spouse is able to take a day off work and take care of the kids. You are not allowed to drive for the entirety of the day and you will be sleeping, whether you want to or not.*
The results are in: I am Celiac free and my enzyme levels are higher than normal to be able to break down gluten properly. However, I am severely lactose intolerant. According to my doctor, people who can break down lactose normally are at a 7.5ish or higher. My score ... 0.2. 👎 I find this pretty hilarious since I was diagnosed lactose intolerant years ago, but now I have concrete proof I absolutely cannot tolerate any dairy without the aid of something like Lactaid.
My doctor did suggest that I stay on a gluten-free diet for the next couple of weeks to see if my bloating and stomach sensitivities will go down. I am noticing I am able to eat a small quantity of gluten without any ramifications. 👏 I'm planning on staying mostly gluten free at home, but now I don't have to go overboard about keeping gluten completely out of my diet and out of my home. This also means I'm not restricted to specific brands of body wash, lotions, lipsticks, dishwasher detergent, etc.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Breakfast cupcake -Yum!
I had a cupcake for breakfast this morning, and I feel absolutely no guilt about eating it. What!? I ate a cupcake for breakfast?! You betcha! And I even let me son have some, too.
I decided to shake things up for breakfast this morning. I am getting bored with cereal and oatmeal, and wanted to try something new. I was fortunate enough to stumble across this recipe when I was searching for a recipe to make dairy-free cream cheese.
This breakfast is both dairy-free and grain-free, so anyone with a dairy/gluten issue will be able to enjoy this tasty breakfast. However, there is coconut in it, so if you have a nut allergy, this recipe is not for you.
5 minute Breakfast Cup-cake
by Leanne Vogel
Prep Time: 2 minute
Cook Time: 3 minutes
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6020086
Ingredients (1 serving):
3 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
2 tbsp egg whites - see note
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp date sugar or palm sugar (I used blonde coconut sugar)
Instructions:
Prepare a 10oz. microwave safe cup by oiling with a dab of coconut oil. Set aside. Drop all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Press mixture into prepared dish and even out with fork.
Microwave option: Place in the microwave and cook for 3minutes. You’ll know when it’s done when it rises slightly, is harder to the touch, and pulls away from the sides of the cup. Don’t bake it too long, or you’ll have a Frisbee!
Oven option: Place in an oiled oven safe dish and bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Top with sunflower butter (as the author did in the pictures), nut butters, dried fruit or seeds. (I used all-natural peanut butter.)
Note: To make the recipe vegan, substitute the egg whites for additional apple sauce. (This is what I did, and the cupcake still turned out nice and fluffy.)
*This recipe comes directly from the web site.*
**Nutrition value comes from recipe made by author, it does not reflect the changes I made to the recipe.**
I decided to shake things up for breakfast this morning. I am getting bored with cereal and oatmeal, and wanted to try something new. I was fortunate enough to stumble across this recipe when I was searching for a recipe to make dairy-free cream cheese.
This breakfast is both dairy-free and grain-free, so anyone with a dairy/gluten issue will be able to enjoy this tasty breakfast. However, there is coconut in it, so if you have a nut allergy, this recipe is not for you.
5 minute Breakfast Cup-cake
by Leanne Vogel
Prep Time: 2 minute
Cook Time: 3 minutes
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6020086
Ingredients (1 serving):
3 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
2 tbsp egg whites - see note
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp date sugar or palm sugar (I used blonde coconut sugar)
Instructions:
Prepare a 10oz. microwave safe cup by oiling with a dab of coconut oil. Set aside. Drop all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Press mixture into prepared dish and even out with fork.
Microwave option: Place in the microwave and cook for 3minutes. You’ll know when it’s done when it rises slightly, is harder to the touch, and pulls away from the sides of the cup. Don’t bake it too long, or you’ll have a Frisbee!
Oven option: Place in an oiled oven safe dish and bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Top with sunflower butter (as the author did in the pictures), nut butters, dried fruit or seeds. (I used all-natural peanut butter.)
Note: To make the recipe vegan, substitute the egg whites for additional apple sauce. (This is what I did, and the cupcake still turned out nice and fluffy.)
*This recipe comes directly from the web site.*
**Nutrition value comes from recipe made by author, it does not reflect the changes I made to the recipe.**
Friday, March 1, 2013
Celiac Testing
I'm finally going to do it. I'm going to get tested for Celiac's disease. On March 29th, the GI doctor is going to put me under, perform an endoscopy, and take a biopsy of my upper intestines. Some time between now and then I have to get a blood sample drawn as well.
This means that for the past month, and up until I have the procedure, I need to eat gluten products. This has been very exciting for me since I can now indulge on food that was forbidden in my house for the past two years. I wish this meant my grocery bill was lower, but at least this means that grocery shopping is a little easier right now since I'm not so limited to what I can eat.
However, all of this indulging has come at a price. I'm eating more, so I'm gaining weight (I'm eating like this will be my last chance at eating gluten foods). My heartburn and acid flux is back. I'm also getting more gas pains, and my stomach is very tender. I'm also noticing a lot of bloating, too.
It's sick to say, but a part of me hopes this test comes back positive for Celiac's disease. This way I know I'm not crazy about my digestive issues and that eating a gluten-free diet really has been the best thing for me. Although, it would be nice to just be gluten sensitive and not have to be careful about having absolutely nothing with gluten around me, too.
After 28 days I'll be able to find out once and for all what is going on in my intestines.
This means that for the past month, and up until I have the procedure, I need to eat gluten products. This has been very exciting for me since I can now indulge on food that was forbidden in my house for the past two years. I wish this meant my grocery bill was lower, but at least this means that grocery shopping is a little easier right now since I'm not so limited to what I can eat.
However, all of this indulging has come at a price. I'm eating more, so I'm gaining weight (I'm eating like this will be my last chance at eating gluten foods). My heartburn and acid flux is back. I'm also getting more gas pains, and my stomach is very tender. I'm also noticing a lot of bloating, too.
It's sick to say, but a part of me hopes this test comes back positive for Celiac's disease. This way I know I'm not crazy about my digestive issues and that eating a gluten-free diet really has been the best thing for me. Although, it would be nice to just be gluten sensitive and not have to be careful about having absolutely nothing with gluten around me, too.
After 28 days I'll be able to find out once and for all what is going on in my intestines.
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