May contain humour. Definitely doesn’t contain gluten.
People often talk about morning routines and daily habits like they’re part of a wellness trend. For coeliacs like me, daily habits aren’t optional — they’re survival tactics.
Here’s what my day really looks like:
- Label detective work — If it has a label, I’m reading it. Twice. Bonus points for ingredients I can’t pronounce.
- Kitchen vigilance — Wiping down surfaces like I’m preparing for surgery. My toaster has trust issues and rightly so.
- Snack hoarding — I don’t leave the house without gluten-free snacks. Ever. Hunger is bad. Hangry and glutened? Worse.
- Awkward restaurant conversations — “Hi, sorry to be that person, but… can you check with the chef if it’s actually gluten free?”
It’s a lot, but it keeps me healthy. And if nothing else, I’m very good at spotting invisible crumbs.
What are your must-do habits to stay safe as a coeliac?
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