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Chelsea Stegman's avatar

Love everything about this! Also the bento box looks sooo good

Rachel Pascal's avatar

This is super interesting. I've lived with coeliac disease for 20 years and I am well-managed (a recent endoscopy shows me my intestines look normal) and yet I am always low in iron, B12, folate and folic acid, etc etc. I've always wondered why I still have nutritional difficulties given that I apparently don't have any problem with absorption any more!

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thanks for reading! Gluten-free packaged goods in the US don’t have to be fortified with nutrients (like wheat-filled products are), so that has definitely been an issue for me!

Hilary Davidson's avatar

So glad that you got through this, are sharing your lessons, and that 2026 is so much better!❤️

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thank you! ♥️

Menopause Nutrition's avatar

So glad you got the help you needed and are back on track!

Aimee Spiegel's avatar

Fantastic article, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story! I’ve worked with dietitians on and off for about 14 years, which includes long before my celiac diagnosis 8 years ago. My current/most recent dietitian is the only one I’ve seen who specializes in celiac, has helped hold me accountable with tracking my meals, sending pictures, weekly check-ins, and helped guide me through healing my gut which was giving me so many issues! I have the gluten free part nailed, I’m confident in my restaurant abilities, but I was lacking true nutrition to fuel my body, maintain a healthy weight, and heal some pretty gross stuff going on (parasites?! bacterial overgrowth?!). This is such a great reminder to still check in with someone who is a master at celiac nutrition because we’re not the experts! Just like we go for an annual for our overall wellness, I think periodically checking in with a dietitian is super important!

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thank you for reading, and I’m glad my piece resonated with you! I love that you’ve had a great experience with your current dietitian. It’s so helpful to have that support!

Rachel Ciordas's avatar

Thanks for sharing this! We all go through rough times sometimes and it's hard to know how to get back to yourself!

I'm glad this year isn't as rough!!

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thank you for reading! It definitely feels good to be in a better place with my eating habits and my life now!

Danni Macfarland's avatar

So sorry to hear that you had to go through some stresses in the last year. But good to hear you are back on track.

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thank you for the kind words! It’s been a journey, but I’m happy to be in a better place with my health now!

Alla Farrell's avatar

This is so well written and is so authentic. Thank you for sharing your story!

Christina Heiser's avatar

Thank you so much for reading, and glad it resonated with you! ♥️