I started 2014 pretty healthily. I decided to go gluten free for January and see how long I could last. I decided to do it, not because I am gluten intolerant, but because I had heard about the health benefits of not eating gluten and how it could give you a lot more energy, which I sometimes feel I lack.
I wasn't too strict but basically cut out any flour-based products such as bread and pasta and anything else that was predominantly wheat. You are allowed rice and potatoes though, thank goodness!
I was at home in England for the first two weeks which made it pretty easy to avoid gluten as our supermarkets have such a great range of gluten free foods, particularly asian cuisine which is often just made with rice.
But then, I went back to Italy...... all downhill from there!
My first night back, my housemates had made a birthday dinner for one of them which included pasta then birthday cake. Of course I couldn't be rude and say no, so I tucked in. It was worth it though :)
Since then I have tried my best to avoid pizza and pasta and I don't buy gluten products when I go to the supermarket. But obviously it would be pretty silly to avoid it completely seeing as the Italian food is just so good and i'm only here for another 6 months! I know i'll miss it when i'm back in Exeter!
This weekend, I have had two pizzas though, and with the rain I have done no proper exercise as I am not a member of a gym (no excuse I know).
So this week I am going to try and be creative with my cooking and try out some new recipes so that I can stay healthy but still eat yummy, varied food.
So if you want to try eating less wheat/gluten, and just eat more healthily, I hope you'll try out some of my ideas.
Buon Appetito! :)
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