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To Gluten or not to Gluten...that is the question.

I recently saw the documentary, Loving Lampposts. It was about Autism a subject dear and near to my heart since my own son is autistic. In this documentary it shows parents looking at autism in different ways. Some view it as a disease that can be cured, some view it as simply part of the person and should be dealt with as such and others are just searching to the answer why? As for myself, I don't think that vaccinations caused my son's autism. I don't think its a disease that needs to be cured. I see as part of what makes my son special. I love him. I love him with or without autism but I will say that with it...makes him much more interesting. He talks to himself all the time, I don't think he has an inter monologue. He has sensory perception issues with materials in his clothing and has an adverse response to loud noises and crowds. I can't get him to eat anything other than 5-6 types of foods and he likes to spin around on swing. 

One thing that I did get out of the documentary that I have heard before is the word GLUTEN. So I started doing some research. I guess it's a small price to pay to change his diet to see if it helps, not cures, him. My son does not need to be cured but like any parent I want what is best for him and so if a dietary change will help, I'm all for it. My son is now 10 and I hope that I am not too late in jumping on the Gluten-Free train. I am also canceling my milk order and going out for almond milk or soy milk. 

So I have been researching the Internet to see if I can substitute my son's favorite foods for gluten free items that he won't reject or throw in the trash while I am not looking. I am surprised to see just how many options there are out there but am equally surprised with some other things that are harder to find. Sure it's seems easy enough to change the bread we buy or the cereal we consume but what about the meat? I didn't know that lunch meat and things like fish sticks had gluten in them. I have a lot to learn. 

With my doctor "suggesting" a Paleo diet and my son's therapist recommending gluten free this family will be FORCED to eat and be healthy and for that I am grateful. We have also planted a garden. My fifteen year old "green" daughter has suggested that we leave the grocery stores behind and focus on what we can grow ourselves. "Like the in the old days" she says. How can I argue with natural fruits and veggies and plain old hard work? Oh she is also making arrangements to see how we can live "off the grid" I had to remind her that would mean no cell phone, ipad or MacBook...she is reconsidering her position. 

Until next time...stay healthy everyone!
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