A journey through blogging

  • Food detective: unraveling my gut health mystery

    Hey everyone! It’s been some months since my last update, and wow, has life thrown some curveballs my way! But the good news? My gut issues are becoming clearer by the day, and I’m feeling hopeful and optimistic as I work through resolving them! After some detective work with my diet and some culinary sleuthing,…

  • Adventures in dining: navigating a reduced-sugar and limited starch diet outside the home

    So I’ve been getting accustomed to a reduced-sugar and limited starch diet and found alternatives to many meals that I can prepare at home. However, one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is eating outside the home. Whether grabbing a quick bite to eat at lunchtime at work, going to family or friends’ homes for…

  • Finding alternatives on my new low-starch diet

    The next step on my healthy journey is reducing the amount of starchy foods I consume. My dietician has advised this as part of a health plan to see if starch is causing my gastrointestinal issues, like stomach cramps and bloating. This is a big change for me as it means no traditional pasta for…

  • 4 ways to boost willpower and beat sugar cravings

    Initially, I thought reducing sugar in my diet would be extremely difficult. However, with a positive mindset and focused on my goal, it was much easier than expected. Before starting the little to no sugar diet, I consumed a moderate amount of sugar, including in foods you may not consider having sugar, like pasta. I…

  • First week journey of reducing sugar intake

    In my first week of reducing sugar, I made many confused decisions but also many positive steps. It’s been a challenging journey of food discovery! On the first day of my decision to consume little to no sugar, my workplace had an afternoon tea celebration. The team gathered to share food, including cakes, cookies, donuts,…

  • What I’m cutting from my diet

    I’m starting my new health plan by reducing sugar, so either have little or no added sugar in the food that I eat. This is a big change for me because I consume a moderate amount of sugar. I’m hopeful that reducing sugar will not only have a positive impact on my liver function but…