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Posted 12/29/2016 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
I've adapted my house to be mostly gluten and sugar free, so the temptations are no longer there. But it's the holidays right now, and I'm on vacation with family in Italy where gluten and sugar surround me. I resist, but sometimes the torture of resisting is so strong I wonder if it's worse than actually tasting a tiny piece? Most of the joy of being in Italy with family during the holidays is enjoying all the homemade goodies together.

What do people think about small gluten and sugar breaks? A tiny piece of bread? A small tasting of pasta? Half of a cookie?

Also, what about alcohol? A few small sips of wine? A whiskey?

Help!!! smile
Posted 12/29/2016 11:59 AM (GMT 0)
What I notice when I slip on the sugar control (gluten doesn't bother me much ) is muy inflammation level goes up, and so does the pain level.
If I were with you on your trip, I would be tasting (but just tasting!) what looked especially appealing. I would want my trip and my memories of it to include that shared experience and I would put up with the repercussions.
I would watch out for any unexpected reactions though. And personally I would skip the alcohol.

Enjoy your trip! !
Posted 12/29/2016 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
When I was in Italy in the summer, I was served gluten-free pasta at every meal. I never cheat on the gluten-free thing and Italy seemed to be very aware and obliging with my gluten-free requirements, and I never felt I was missing out at all. My priority was to feel as well as I could whilst I was there.
Posted 12/29/2016 1:45 PM (GMT 0)
Brendoni,

First of all so happy that you are on vacation and able to travel. This is great news.

How long have you been treating?

I am very strict about gluten/dairy/sugar free. I am treating for almost seven months (but was gds-free before that). On Christmas day I had a very small homemade croissant and a bite of cake. Luckily I was fine.

Pre-Lyme I enjoyed champagne and wine. I had one sip of good champagne and did not want it at all. My body said NO.

I like Celeste's idea of gluten free. Perhaps save your 'bites' for other foods like pizza.

I think it important to have moments of normalcy too.

Have a great time!
Posted 12/29/2016 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Honestly, it depends on why you are gluten free and sugar free. For me, sugar presents a problem always (causes intestinal cramping, not candida for me), so I don't get breaks from sugar unless I'm prepared to 'pay the price'. Gluten is something that I can have, but choose to mostly stay away from, although it doesn't really bother me.

So, if you have candida - then no gluten or sugar or the candida will return. If you are avoiding those things just to help that little extra as you heal, then be very cautious - remember, you're changing your diet and your body will respond in some manner.

But do your best to enjoy your vacation!!
Posted 12/29/2016 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely gluten free options are available for pasta and such, but it's when we're making tortellini or gnocchi or pizza together at home together that it becomes hard! Or having a small Christmas dessert or liquor afterwards.

I've been treating for 3 months, I've improved a good deal but physically am still quite weak and have a ways to go. This is the first time in months I can take a trip without physical pain and problems.

Admittedly I already had a bite of pasta one day, a few sips of whisky, and a few small pieces of chocolate. Nothing big, but none of it seemed to have a negative effect. Where I'm confused on all this is if I take a small break even if it doesn't noticeably affect me am I risking my recovery?
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