Yesterday, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Haven't heard of it? Long story short: gluten, a binding agent found in wheat, rye, and barley, attacks my short intestine. Short term, this means I go through lots of discomfort. Long term, it can lead to malnutrition, cancer (that's the one I have to keep reminding myself about) and a host of other problems.
Today is my first day to be gluten-free. Though not easy for anyone, it is just a smidgen more complicated for me than for many in the gluten-free community because I also happen to be vegetarian. So, I decided to create this blog, to chronicle my journey through gluten-free vegetarianism. It will not, however, be limited to diet in scope. I'll also post about neat things in physics, literature, fashion, and whatever else strikes my fancy. Happy Blogging!
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