Gluten-Free Eating Is More Than Celebrity Diet Trend

The diet is a lifeline for people with celiac disease, who can't eat the protein in wheat, oats, barley, rye and many product additives.

I can't pinpoint when I first started feeling sick. In the past few months, I went from feeling not quite myself to struggling with daily pain and problems. I battled digestion problems, which worsened into severe abdominal cramps, gas, bloating and nausea. Then came headaches, chronic sinus infections, hives, extreme fatigue, skin changes and painful body aches. Brain fog felt more like mud that had been poured onto my skull. My mind was working, only slower and with fatigue, a slippery state for someone whose life revolves around words. I decided to change my diet. I ate healthier by adding more whole grains. I tried to appease stomach upsets with cinnamon toast, crackers and more fiber-rich foods. I plugged through each day and hoped …

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David Walesheck

Personal Chef David Walesheck caters to working professionals, special dietary needs, events and parties.

After graduating from the California School of Culinary Arts, David Walesheck knew that he didn't want to spend his career working as a chef at a restaurant. Instead, he opted for the catering route, which allowed him to interact with people who enjoyed his food at social events. When he grew restless with a business setting, the Minnesota native embarked on a path that many culinary professionals are taking. He became a personal chef. For some people, the thought of a personal chef conjures up images of lifestyles reserved for the rich and famous. Today, though, personal chefs are more commonly seen outside of palatial estates. Clients include families with parents who are busy professionals and still want to serve freshly prepared meals…

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