Nearly two years ago our little family became vegetarian. In the beginning it was rather challenging. I could cook without meat, that wasn't a problem. It just seemed that we had the same four or five meals all the time. Slowly I became more comfortable and confident cooking a wider variety of foods. We added new grains to our diet, like quinoa and barley. I learned to cook new vegetables. It has been a great adventure.
Since my first pregnancy I have had some recurring health problems. I've tried to control it with medication, but that has only helped a little. After much research, I decided that I need to switch to a gluten-free, sugar-free diet. I also have to avoid mushrooms and yeasts.
I don't think the switch to gluten-free will be that difficult. A part of me is actually looking forward to figuring out how to bake with 20 different flours at once. Not having any sugar (including honey or agave) is going to be hard. It looks like my only option as far as sweeteners go is stevia. I haven't tried any yet. I think my real challenge is going to be giving up yummy, yeasty breads.
Right now, the rest of the family isn't planning on joining me with all of this dietary change. Hopefully this will all be worth it and I'll consistently feel better.
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