Story time!
Breakfast used to be my biggest struggle. The thought of food in the morning made my stomach flip-flop and give me anxiety. I have memories of my mother taking me to the doctor’s office as a child, completely exasperated that I would not eat breakfast. She was told to give me a glass of milk and I would be fine. The thought of drinking milk, and having that texture on my tongue made me want to run for the hills. I would hide my glass in the middle of the table, surrounded by cereal and other things thinking my mother wouldn’t find it. She always did! 🤣
My IBS started when I was a child. Every time I was stressed or excited I would find myself in the fetal position, in pain. It got worse when I was in university and it came to a head in my mid 20s when I lost 30 pounds in less than six weeks. I was so sick and tested for so many things. All my test results came back normal. Guess what happens when doctors can’t find out what’s wrong with your gut? Yup, you guessed it. They diagnose you with IBS.
Since my 20s, I have gained a lot of knowledge about the use of probiotics, balanced meals, and how to manage my IBS. Epicure products and following the Epic Life program has been so helpful now that I eat three balanced meals a day. Skipping meals can actually cause IBS symptoms. I no longer skip meals thanks to Epicure and my accountability partner Christa .
My daughter recently turned 17 this year and breakfast often makes her stomach turn as well. Now I know how my mama felt all those years ago! We got help from a naturopath and this has made such a difference. Breakfast cake is what I fed her before her 6 AM badminton practice this past spring. History does not need to repeat itself, and we are building a foundation of healthy, balanced eating, so that she can live her best life.
Good food is for every body.
7 сен 2024
