Gluten FREE

So many topics came to mind this week.  Lucky for you and I the weeks keep coming.  There is a common theme to the topics however.  People are confused about nutrition and what to eat! They worry if it’s safe, if it’s healthy and if it will help them lose weight. This is rightly so.  Shoot, I get confused!  With the amount of information, self proclaimed nutritionists, social media and the methods to deliver it, it becomes nothing short of overwhelming.

Seriously, I need to say this and please do not take it personally, but if one more person asks me about gluten this week I might pull my hair out.  What is it with gluten?  Is gluten-free the new fat-free? No offense to those with a true gluten intolerance or allergy. By the way if you have idea what I'm talking about you will.  If you want to know more take a look at What is Gluten.

Trends, fads, diets…call it what you will. I will say it over and over again. You have to find a balance that works for you.  I know you probably hate the words balance and moderation as much as I hate hearing the “g” word this week but the truth is there are no quick fixes, magic pills, specific foods or meal plans that are going to make your weight magically disappear and your wellness and energy spike. 

Remember we are complex individuals with individual needs and we live under different circumstances in different environments.  There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to your personal health and wellness.  Here are some basic tips to consider before trying the next best thing.

·         Make informed decisions to the best of your abilities and circumstances. 

·         When in doubt, use common sense. 

·         Ask yourself, is this something that I can commit to my lifestyle.

·         Remember, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

I hope I have not completely hindered you from asking questions in the future with todays rant.  It was just something that I felt I needed to say.  My plan is to continue to provide you information with this blog to help clear up some of the confusion.  I will do my best to provide you with realistic, healthy tips and ideas so when you find yourself overwhelmed you may come back here to find your balance.

As always I invite you to visit my face book page http://www.facebook.com/lizblom.nutritionandwellness for more nutrition and wellness information.  ~Be Well!