Answered: Most asked question, Do I always eat lectin-free?
As a passionate advocate for lectin-free foods, I'm here to address the burning question that I receive most frequently from my readers: "Do I always eat lectin-free?” Keep reading where I answer if I always eat lectin-free AND the second most asked BONUS question, “Do I have a cheat day?”
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts and seekers of a lectin-free lifestyle! I'm Brie, the voice behind Lectin Free Wife, a Texas-based food blog dedicated to exploring the wonderful world of lectin-free eating.
After personally experiencing the transformative power of eliminating lectins from my own diet, I embarked on a mission to share my knowledge, insights, photography, and delectable recipes with those seeking to embrace a lectin-free way of life. I have overcome autoimmune disease and digestive discomfort, and I've witnessed the incredible impact that mindful food choices can have on our overall well-being.
My world centers around lectin-free eating, and sharing my journey on Lectin Free Wife has become a full-time job. I often get asked many questions along the way about the challenges of eating lectin-free or if certain products can be eaten, but there are two questions that I get asked more than any others.
Two of the most frequently asked questions on Lectin Free Wife are…
1. Do I always eat lectin-free?
2. Do I ever have a cheat day?
Do I always eat lectin-free?
—To this, my answer is simple. “I do the best I can with what I have.” You may be wondering what this means, so I’ll dive deeper.
When I am at home and preparing my own meals, I always eat lectin-free. It’s easy at home because I only buy lectin-free ingredients, which is what is available to cook with, so staying on track is relatively simple.
Do I ever have a cheat day?
—NO! Does that mean I never, ever, ever, ever eat foods with lectins? Also, No. Sometimes I eat lectins, generally not on purpose; it is usually by accident, but yes, it happens.
The way I see it, a “cheat day” is where you intentionally disrupt all your hard work of eating healthy and exercising by scheduling a day a week where you eat poorly. I don’t do that. But what I do may shock you!
While living lectin-free is a considerable part of my day-to-day life, I believe many other things contribute to happiness and living a full life.
Phuket, Thailand
Those who follow me on IG know I’m an avid traveler; I live out of the United States for part of the year.
(*POP Quiz: Let me know in the comments if you know what other country I live in. I’m interested to see who follows along.)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exploring different cultures through food has been one of my greatest pleasures in life. While my world is centered around food, I do believe there is more to life than hyper-fixating exclusively on what we eat. Like most things in life—Balance is key, and finding a healthy relationship with food that works for you is what’s important!
Food is fuel for our bodies and can also be a source of enjoyment, comfort, and social connection.
Georgetown, Guyana
With that being said, when I travel, I enjoy trying cuisine from the local destination, even if it may have some lectins. Yep, that’s right, and I do it guilt-free. Now, this doesn’t mean I go crazy and eat any and everything, but I do “save space” to eat some things I usually wouldn’t if I were at home while using the information I have learned about lectins to make better choices than I would before I started this journey AND I always follow these 10 Travel Hacks.
Next on the blog?
Next week’s blog will be on the 10 Lectin-Free Travel Hacks I practice every time I travel! You won’t want to miss this post if you are traveling in the summer. Psst, I haven’t heard anyone talking about these hacks, so don’t miss it!
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