Support Is Key For Partners With Food Sensitivities and Allergies

As an honored member of the Today Show food club, Mr. Charming and I were asked to share our story of how we cope with our dietary differences, (me with many restrictions, him with none.) Our story was published on the Today Show this week and I wanted to share our story below, along with some added tips to supporting a loved with with food sensitivities. 

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Shortly after getting married, I developed health issues that forced me to remove gluten, dairy and most grains from my diet. My husband and I had bonded over travel and food when we were dating and loved cooking and experiencing all types of cuisine together.

A Cake We Made

Disney Breakfast Buffet

Gourmet Nachos, CA

Frozen Cocoa At Serendipity3

I was worried that our drastically different diets would put a strain on our marriage, as I'd heard so many stories of relationships hitting bumpy terrain when one persons health forced such change.

However, my loving best friend, partner and supporter embraced the change with me and for the most part eats gluten-free and dairy-free with me. When we travel we stay in timeshares where we have access to kitchens and visit local Farmers Markets in nearby cities. He occasionally eats whatever he wants, which I support 100%, because if I could, I would too, but this road has been such a blessing, to not only healing me, but teaching us what's really in our food, and in the end we are both much healthier because of these challenges.

Farmers Markets While Traveling

Eating Clean In Hawaii

Gluten Free Italian In Hawaii

Next see my top 7 tips for being the best partner / friend / family member when a family member has food restrictions.