Gluten Free Diet Review Sample

The source for my Gluten Free diet guidelines was the Celiac’s Disease foundation and a website called “drex.com”. On the Celiac’s Disease foundation webpage, I found a 7 day food guide that had provided breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one snack per day. This list was helpful because I was able to base intake of the week off of examples mentioned in the guide. On days when I did not have my diet planned, I looked that the guide to give me direction for assembling my meals. In the Drex.com video, I was able to find a list of recommendations that helped me get an idea specific foods to consume or omit from my daily diet.

I successfully followed my diet for the whole week. From the moment I began this I was determined to go through with it because

My preferences are reflected in my 7 day diet, but I was unable to have my favorite desserts. Instead of feeling joy from removing an processed, high sugar foods from my diet such as my favorite gluten-containing cookies, I was more joyful about the experience being over. It was very overwhelming to have to constantly check labels before I purchased anything, especially when I was very busy and limited with time because of school and work. However, I did feel proud of myself for completing the diet accordingly for 7 days. On the other hand, after the diet was over, I felt relieved to be back on my regular eating habits. Generally, I would say my diet is balanced, but I will admit I indulge in my favorite bakery items on occasion. I think my indulgence helps me stay on track because I am able to enjoy the foods I like, while allowing the majority of the rest of my diet to be balanced. Additionally, I will mention that, I found myself eating more after completing the gluten free diet. I think this is due to my abrupt change in diet, which left me craving all the foods I could not longer

As mentioned earlier, even on a large family celebration such as a birthday, my family did not judge me for denying cake. It was difficult watching them eat, but knowing I had their support helped me stay strong. I think that if I did not feel support from my family and friends, I would be likely to cheat on a situation such as the one mentioned.

If the doctor gave you a choice: To improve your health you need to follow the “diet” OR take a pill every day for the rest of your life…. which would you choose and why? Given the answer to this question, how could you encourage a client to follow a “diet”?

To be honest, I think that if a doctor would give me the option to follow this diet or take a pill everyday, I would take the easy way. Taking a pill everyday and still being able to consume the foods I enjoy would be my choice. However, if this medication had some sort of side effect or negative health implication, I would not begin taking it. If I were to encourage a client to begin the diet, I would let them know that this is a way to manage their condition naturally. If an individual follows the diet, they are taking matters into their own hands by becoming attentive to the foods they consume.

Share your insights about living with a modified diet from a client’s/patient’s