I recently had a conversation with my doctor about my poor memory. As a single mom I often find myself juggling many balls. So I know that part of my difficulty remembering things is because I often spread myself thin. Still, it bothers me when I can't remember what I ate for dinner the night before or a conversation that I had with a friend. My doctor suggested I try a Gluten Free Diet. Apparently there are a number of benefits of following a GF diet. I had read about the benefits of a GF diet in several health magazines but never gave it much thought because I don't suffer from Celiac Disorder. What I did not know was that reducing you gluten intake could actually improve my memory. With nothing to loose I decided to give it a try. Well its been 3 weeks since I started eating GF and wow can I see a difference. I literally feel as though a fog has been lifted. The funny thing is that I did not know I was in a fog until I removed gluten from my diet. At work I find I am more alert. At home I have found myself actually being able to participate in conversations and retrieve information I know I would not have been able to before. What's funny is now that I am transitioning to a GF diet I am finding GF products everywhere I go. This is what I found today. Gluten free spaghetti sauce. Who knew? I can't wait to try it with my GF spaghetti. What's ever more exciting in the process of this transition I have lost 13 lbs and gained a burst of energy.
