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| Double Devon Creme and Homemade Triple-Berry Jam. |
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| I cannot over emphasize how much I enjoyed this cornbread. |
Well, I haven't miraculously dropped 30 lbs. since embracing gluten-free, but I find my appetite significantly decreased. The Wheat Belly blog told me I wouldn't be driven by persistent hunger/cravings, and that is very true.
After a morning cup of coffee with half-n-half, I sometimes forget to eat until 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Not that skipping breakfast is ideal. I'm trying to correct those behaviors, but they happen.
Breakfast can get old. I can only tolerate Udi's bread when it's lathered with peanut butter and homemade jam, or open-faced with turkey, Havarti, and mayo. Otherwise, it's a very poor bread substitute. I do keep a loaf in the freezer at all times. I've finally remembered to buy Rice Chex. Surprisingly, they make me quite happy.
Eggs have been the default choice but those, too, can get tiresome. Omelets, scrambled, soft-boiled, over-medium... I try to mix it up.
Today is one of those "missed breakfast" days. I slept in and then dashed for my dentist appointment. Thinking Rice Chex, I remembered we're out of milk. Then I got a little bit creative with what I found in the frig.
I scrambled two eggs with a bit of half-n-half and goat cheese. And, I made a simple salad with Romaine and Newman's Oil and Vinegar salad dressing. Voilà. Very simple, very tasty, very French déjeuner.
Nope. Not happening. I've given it several chances, but it's a no-go. If I were celiac, then sure. But, I'm not.
I even tried using CPK's GF crust.
I've determined that, for me, the joy of pizza is as much the great crust as it is the toppings. So, I'm going to enjoy limited pizza consumption--once a month or so. I'll get my thin crust at Nick's or CPK, and my deep-dish at Georgio's. I'll just get it less often.
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GF is a journey, and while mine has not been overly exciting the past two weeks, it's consistent. Other than the above salad, my GF cooking has been routine. We're in the middle of two road trips, so my culinary creativity is at a temporary impasse. And, that's o.k.
Unfortunately, eliminating wheat has not resulted in an immediate or substantial weight loss. That's going to take effort and concentration. Still, I feel consistently better. No huge recovery, but a 25% improvement is a welcome adjustment.
Still calories that count, and a no-no if your tracking on the glycemic index. But, in a less than perfect world these treats from Costco are a viable option in my GF journey.
I've been serious about cutting wheat from my diet from the get-go, and into very rigorous adherence since returning from Kiawah Island and Charleston. But, a girl still needs something sweet from time-to-time.
Can't say I love these (the chocolate is mediocre), but I'm glad they're in my pantry.
At home and cooking this week--Sunday (eggs and Geechie Boy grits), Monday (cucumber-honeydew melon salad), Tuesday (oven-roasted potatoes-asparagus-tomatoes-olives), Wednesday (GF pumpkin bread and beef tacos with green rice). So, tonight CA made a Tommy's run for polish sausages with crispy fries. Tossed the bun, and didn't even miss it. Brunch had been another beef taco (leftovers from last night), so nutritionally I might have failed today except I ate tons of crunchy celerey with almond butter late afternoon. Short-changed my leafy greens today, but most days I load up.
Wednesday
Tonight
Made this recipe from long-time fav glutenfreegoddess.com--loving her recipes long-time. Way before I even considered a gluten-free life.
The texture on mine is a much coarser crumb, but still mighty moist and flavor-filled. I did substitute on both the buckwheat flour and millet--almond flour and oat flour, because that's what I had on-hand. Otherwise, I stuck to Karina's recipe because I know how well-researched and tested each of her recipes is. I have great respect with her acquired knowledge and food sense.
I've had almost no bread throughtout the past 8-weeks, not really missing it which has been a shocker.
Truly, truly, truly, eliminating "wheat" changes your whole perspective on hunger and cravings. Thank you Dr. William Davis. Your Wheat Belly book and blog have revolutionized my life.
Now that my internist and I have ruled-out Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, heart disease, and Hypo-Throidism, I'm ready to research and refine my future food elimibations. Just taking away wheat has made a 25% (my estimation) improvement, which has already revolutionized my outlook. And, I expect that as my Leaky Gut heals over the six months estimated, I'll feel even better.
