The simplest way to stay in tune with y our body is by keeping a food journal. A food journal
allows y ou to keep track of y our eating habits. You can record how y ou feel prior to eating, while
eating, and after eating. Keep track of how hungry y ou are at various stages throughout the day.
By getting in touch with triggers and patterns, you’ll soon be able to recognize and avoid giving in
to emotional cravings. If emotions get the best of you, you may be able to replace that bag of
chips with sensible, gluten free snacks.
Emotions and eating patterns are closely linked. Your journal will help to make connections
between emotions and eating habits. With practice, y ou can replace eating foods that cause
inflammation with gluten free foods that help to promote better health. Gluten free recipes and
meal plans, included in this book, will provide healthy alternatives. As you tune into y our true
nutritional needs, you are likely to feel healthier in every way .
Another suggestion is to have a friend or relative make the changes with you. In my case, my
wife and I began following a gluten free program together. When the contents of our cupboards and
refrigerator began to change we made each decision together. When one of us felt the need for an
unhealthy snack, the other was there to suggest healthy alternatives.
At first it was rather slow going, but as partners we became a united front and in turn modeled
healthy changes and behaviors for our children! Even though my wife and I keep very busy
schedules we shop and cook together, at least once a week. We use this time to look for specials
and try out new gluten free recipes.
