I used to greatly enjoy dining out. When I was first diagnosed with Celiac, I dreaded it: Would they cross contaminate? Did I know what was safe? Does everything have gluten in it? Fast forward 6 months, I more comfortable with eating out as long as I do some planning and research. I typically call ahead and ask about a Gluten Free menu. I realize that while I can probably eat a salad and chicken any where we eat, I prefer to know that the restaurant has some understanding of food intolerances, allergies, etc.
My fav red lipstick!
I am still on a mission for amazing gluten free makeup. I was ecstatic to discover (just in time for Christmas parties!) one of my favorite red lipsticks, Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour in Flame, is Gluten Free! This is according to reps at Maybelline, although I could not find this information on their website. I will keep you posted..
Gluten Free Beauty Products
I love lip gloss, I have ten in my purse and 20+ more in my bathroom. I will buy it anywhere, the dollar store, Target, Nordstrom. I do not discriminate. I also love most colors from nude to cherry red.
About a month after my Celiac diagnosis and being gluten free, I was getting ‘glutened’ on a pretty regular basis. I discovered the hard way that lipglosses/liners/sticks, etc can contain gluten.( Side-note: When I get ‘glutened’ I get dizzy, nauseous, anxious and lethargic, it is a very serious reaction, so I always know.) I went to my doctor to discuss the symptoms and she reminded me to check everything. I decided to Google my cosmetics, thinking surely they would not be an issue. Sadly, I could not have been more wrong.
At the time I had been wearing NYC City Proof Gloss for about a week. I passed the display at Target, liked the colors, and bought 3: Round the Clock Ruby, Coffee Break, and Gold with Me. After a week of symptoms, I looked at the NYC website http://newyorkcolor.com/tips/qa and discovered that product is not gluten free. Upon further research, I discovered it actually contains gluten, not just the possibility of contamination.
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Me wearing e.l.f. in Baby Lips |
* Pics and colors included solely because I love lip gloss and we can all mourn the amazingness I can no longer wear.
About Me
I am Whitney, mother of two boys, wife, dreamer, over-thinker and newly diagnosed Celiac. I was diagnosed in August 2013 after about 2 years of serious issues. I am so fortunate to be working with a Functional Medicine doctor who is guiding me down a healthy and beneficial path.
Although I had minor symptoms my entire life, only recently were they debilitating. I knew for almost a year and a half that something was not right and I was getting worse every day . I suspected it was food related but did not get very far with my regular doctor. I was bloated, had digestive issues, unable to lose weight, tired, frequent headaches, anxiety, irritability and so much more.
After going Gluten Free went through a period of withdrawal, which is a topic of debate in the GF community, but I know what I experienced was a definite detox. I was dizzy, sweaty, having panic attacks and muscle spasms. The symptoms lasted about 2 weeks, although I was not truly better until I detoxed.
I have been Gluten Free for 5 months, and I am amazed at how much I have learned. But even more so at how much there is to learn. I hope this blog inspires someone, helps someone feel better, makes you laugh or just makes a difference.