When I went to Europe, I realized that going gluten free is the most talked about trend over there, which gives me a lot of inspiration.
- The new diet trend:
A major study shows that going gluten free promotes digestive health, reduces bloating and increases energy levels.
But it seems that going completely gluten free has some negative effects as well for many people.
Scientists point out that you don’t really have to be free from gluten entirely unless you actually need to.
Scientifically, carbs are supposed to make up at least 56% of a balanced diet. What’s more, we definitely need vitamins and fiber from whole grains.
Those who prefer foods which are naturally free from gluten such as vegetables, fruit, healthy fats and lean protein can certainly have a very healthy low gluten diet.
However, totally replacing gluten products with processed gluten-free alternative foods is usually worse than gluten products
According to my experience, I shouldn’t go gluten free for the rest of my life. I think a reduced gluten instead of a no gluten diet is better. 😊
- The benefits of a juice cleanse.
Before I went to Europe, my favorite drinks were all from coffee shops: hot chocolate, matcha latte, cappuccino, etc.
Now this is my favorite weekend drink:
coconut water + banana + beetroot + blueberry + ginger + kale = a truly divine drink.
What’s more, I drink celery juice every morning because celery is packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B6, C & K, potassium and folate.
It’s very hydrating for my skin, so my skin has been transformed as well. Let me explain.
More importantly, celery is good for digestion because it can raise acid in my stomach, which helps break down food for quick digestion.
Celery also lowers cholesterol; it’s a very powerful antioxidant which can help boost my immunity.
According to my observation, drinking celery juice each day has made my skin clearer and my concentration better!
In addition, celery is very good for my liver and can flush toxins out. Since it’s very alkaline, it also helps prevent high blood pressure and chronic diseases.
Here is what I do every morning:
I take a big bunch of celery from my fridge and rinse it thoroughly. I blend it and then drink it on my empty stomach.
- Why the new diet works:
I feel so much better and more energetic now. In the past, I had anxiety and insomnia, so I couldn’t sleep well at night. Sometimes I worked too hard and was unable to relax (I had a day job and worked as a freelance writer at night, so at times I finished work at 5pm and went home, and then I had to keep writing until 3am. After that, I sometimes couldn’t fall asleep because my muscles were too tight.) Now I am managing my time better and have changed my diet; therefore, my lifestyle has been totally transformed.
“Going to Europe changed my diet forever and I’m enjoying the benefits of the new diet right now.”
