About me

UPDATE: Hi this is Ella, thanks so much for visiting the blog! The blog started in 2013 when I was diagnosed with coeliac disease. 


My gluten free story

In 2013, after years of health problems, I was finally diagnosed with Coeliac disease.
I had terrible skin problems, my stomach was constantly bloated & in pain, I felt hungover all the time, I had chronic fatigue/ME and I was literally allergic to everything you can think of - from my cats, to the chlorine in bath water to most foods including all fruits, nuts, dairy, eggs, meat, caffeine - the list was endless. It would be quicker to tell you the list of foods I WAS able to tolerate. 
I felt like I hated food & eating so I created this blog is to get back into the kitchen, focus on the foods I could tolerate, develop a more positive relationship with food and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

I've seen more than my fair share of 'health experts' - none of whom had the magic answer I was looking for, but who have all contributed in some way to the stack of knowledge & understanding I've gained along the way.
I have also tried practically every healing diet out there from the every detox under the sun to the joyless candida diet.  I also have to mention the "potato diet" which was basically just that and nothing else! Actually this DID help calm my digestive issues down, but sadly this period in time coincided with my birthday, so my lovely friends made me a "happy birthday" baked potato with candles in it, instead of a cake. Not sure whether to laugh or cry at that memory!
My journey back to health hasn't been quick or straight forward & I'd encourage anyone finding the same thing to keep going, never give up & keep trying different things until things start to shift & you're moving forwards.
For anyone reading this who has chronic fatigue (there seems to be a connection with coeliac disease), I also have to mention the lightning process, which I did in December 2013 & I have progressed so much since doing this, I would highly recommend it.
Since doing this, I am now eating fruits, nuts, & a whole host of other foods that previously sent me to bed for days when consumed. Also my energy levels improved :)

And if you're going through similar tough times and would like to connect ella.easton8@gmail.com



3 comments:

  1. So inspiring....I'm really working on balance in everything I do x

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  2. Hi Ella, Thanks so much for your useful blog. I try to avoid most carbs - sugar, grain, starchy veg. Have you any ideas of how I could cook something like a quiche or a spanish omelette for picnics. I've tried a base of courgettes and mushrooms but it was too floppy and soggy. best wishes Janet

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  3. Hi Janet - thanks so much for your comments - hmmm, tricky one! You could try making a base with coconut flour or Almond flour? - I don't "do" nuts so I'm aftraid i don't have a recipe - maybe google Paleo recipes? Do you eat Quinoa (a pseudo grain) because there are loads of easy recipes for a quinoa pizza base you could try that? Will let you know if i come up with any further thoughts! x

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