It is estimated that between 2 and 3 million Americans have Celiac Disease. It is a very serious genetic autoimmune disease that can lead to other disorders such as infertility, reduced bone density, neurological disorders, some cancers, and other autoimmune diseases. There is no cure for Celiac Disease, a 100% gluten free diet is the only existing treatment.

Being diagnosed with Celiac Disease is not the end of life as you know it. It is the beginning of a happier, healthier, and fuller life.

I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease as a teenager in 2009. I foolishly and immaturely thought that I could outrun this diagnosis or that perhaps it would magically go away. I could not outrun it and it did not go away. 2019 was a hard year for me. I was hit with the harsh reality that you only get one body. It is your spirits home, a vehicle for your soul. My body was in misery and I had surgery, saw many doctors and suffered more than I needed to, all to arrive at the same conclusion. My body was ill and damaged and I needed to make the same changes that I had known I needed to make for a decade. I needed to live the gluten free lifestyle. Self love is talked about often in our society and I have come to the realization that the best way I can love myself and my body is to eat gluten free.

Over those ten years I grew up a lot and I was more emotionally prepared to deal with my diagnosis. I learned to love food, restaurants, and above all interacting with other people. My life as I knew it was not over and this blog is a documentation of my journey of leading a fuller life.

I will be sharing recipes and GF products that I love, but will mostly be reviewing local restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah. I will be reviewing not only their food but also how friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating they are towards those with this life giving dietary restriction.