Entering Into The Blogosphere...

I thought I would never write a blog. Who would read what I write? Whatever. My chocolate Labrador Retriever named Dutch (whom I got via Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida) and I go on adventures together. Even though the adventure may just be into the kitchen, it's an adventure nonetheless. So, I am embarking on this journey of blogging taking you {if there are any of you out there} on the adventures of life along with us. From my new diet to Dutch's upcoming Gotcha day it'll all be here.

I have been taking medicine for ADHD {look...something shiny!} since my second semester of 9th grade. Due to a recent conversation with a neighbor, I read Dr. Julie Buckley's "Healing Our Autistic Children" and learned more about ASDs (Autism Spectrum Diseases) as well as the Gluten Free/Casein Free diet that can significantly improve symptoms. As ADHD is on the Autism Spectrum, the GF/CF diet has been shown to help with it as well. The idea that I might be able to go off the stimulants due to a change in diet is AMAZING.

In the beginning, the idea of going Gluten & Casein Free was so depressing as I love bread. Side note: My dad thinks he's Italian and we eat bread like there's no tomorrow. I also drink a half-gallon of Organic Valley milk every 2-3 days, so going Casein Free seems impossible. With the help of Mom-B, I have been introduced to some AWESOME foods that are both Gluten and Casein Free and taste normal great!

So, this begins my journey of blogging AND being Gluten Free & Casein Free.