When Love Means “Don’t Gluten Me”: Navigating Food Intolerances in Relationships
A Personal (and Gluten-Free) Love Story
When I got engaged to my husband, Todd, he told me he wanted to be the main cook in our home. Sweet, right?
My response?
“Sure… but please — don’t gluten me.” 🙅♀️💗
I have Celiac disease — a serious autoimmune condition where even a crumb of gluten can trigger a cascade of symptoms: fatigue, bloating, brain fog, skin flares, and days of inflammation and running to the bathroom.
So, from the start, we made a commitment:
🏡 Our home would be 100% gluten-free.
And Todd, wonderful as he is, respects that completely. If he eats something with gluten when we go out, that’s fine — but it never enters our kitchen. Ever.
This isn’t about control. It’s about safety, love, and respect. And for those living with food intolerances, it’s a reality that affects more than just what’s on the plate.
The Real-Life Struggles of Food Intolerances in Families
Food intolerances aren’t just about digestion. They’re about relationships, emotions, energy, and peace of mind.
If you’re the one in your family with food intolerance, you might:
Feel misunderstood or judged
Feel left out or ashamed at family meals or holidays
Experience anxiety every time you eat
Avoid social situations out of fear of getting sick or being embarrassed
Worry about being a “burden” to your partner or loved ones
I see you — because I’ve lived it.
Whether it’s gluten, dairy, soy, corn, or something else, the emotional toll is real.
“Don’t gluten me!”
Why Food Intolerance Testing Matters
Guessing Is Not a Strategy
Most people who come into my office have no idea which foods are affecting them. They’ve tried removing gluten, then dairy, then sugar — only to still feel bloated, brain-fogged, inflamed, or fatigued.
The truth? Elimination diets don’t work for everyone — and most people end up guessing wrong.
This is why I run true food intolerance testing using functional lab methods that look deeper than standard allergen tests.
We test your IgG, IgA, and immune response, through blood to uncover delayed food reactions — the kind that show up hours or even days later.
It’s Not “Just in Your Head” — It’s in Your Gut
Many clients tell me:
“No one believes me when I say food is making me sick.”
“My doctor said everything looks normal.”
“I feel like I’m going crazy.”
You’re not crazy. You’re just not being heard or properly tested.
At Nutritionally Yours, we help you understand what your body is trying to tell you — and then create a personalized, practical diet meal plan that fits your life (and your family’s too).
A Gluten-Free Life Is Possible — and It Can Be Beautiful
Todd and I have created a life where respect and wellness coexist.
He cooks. I feel safe. And we both enjoy delicious, gut-friendly meals.
You deserve that, too — whether you’re married, dating, solo, or feeding the whole crew.
Living with food sensitivities doesn’t have to feel isolating. It can feel empowering — once you know what your body needs.
Ready to Find Out What Foods Are Hurting You?
I offer in-person and virtual consults with accurate food intolerance testing that goes beyond the surface.
✅ Personalized results
✅ Natural solutions
✅ Real support for real life
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