Does someone you love have celiac? Then you are
bound to come across this minor tragedy at some point—the infamous glutening.
When someone you love says “I got glutened,” your reaction can say a lot about
your relationship. You might be have this initial feeling...
But instead of reacting with confusion, or understandably, fear,
please refer to this survival guide. Your special celiac will thank you for it.
1. Embrace the initial angst.
You loved one will
probably want to loudly, and with many swears, list off everything they’ve
eaten that day, guessing what could or could not have contained secret gluten.
Just nod and listen. Also, have a seat. This rant might take a while, but your
silent participation is appreciated, trust me.
2. Prepare the heating pad.
One of the most
comforting thing to a rumbling tummy, or, you know, stomach issues on par with
Mount Vesuvius, is heat. Get your special celiac tucked in to bed with a
heating pad, a shit-ton of tums, and a glass of water. Be prepared for a night in binge watching your
favorite shows on Netflix (hey, there are worst ways to spend a Friday night!).
3. Get ready for a better tomorrow.
Stock your
favorite celiac’s kitchen with super-safe gluten-free foods. Eating gluten-free
can often feel frustrating, limiting, and complicated. These feelings are most
poignant after getting glutened, especially if the cause is unknown. Show them
that you care about their health and happiness by making eating gluten-free
seem a little bit easier. If you need some suggestions, here are my favorite intentionally gluten free foods.
So, how do you take care of your special celiac when they get glutened?
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