Debbie Simpson

Gluten Free Debbie Simpson

FOOD! It's a big part of our every day-but it's not just about nutrition. Food is social. Food is comfort. Food is joy. And just like a photo or a favorite song, food can stir up sentimental memories and connect us to people in our lives. What happens when a way of eating gets disrupted by a medically required diet change? Emotions can abound. In Gluten Free: The Emotional Side of Dietary Differences, Debbie shares her personal roller coaster of emotions through her own gluten-free journey. Above all is the high of having an answer and having better control of her health, but she also shares the lows that are a natural part of the process: mourning the loss, changing routines, and social struggles. The personal and self-reflective journey that she includes encourages the reader to dig into their feelings through their own gluten-free journey. It's important to recognize the very real emotions that can be attached to food, health, and personal lifestyles in order to move through them and to move forward. The ultimate goal is to accept dietary requirements in order to be able to put focus on all the joy and beauty that life has to offer.