Why this Celiac Is Trying Soylent - Reason #1 TIME

Being Celiac is freakin' annoying.

It can take a massive amount of time to verify ingredients.

Some people (including me) have even resorted to calling the manufacturer for details. Often the answer is, "Does not contain gluten ingredients but we can't verify everything from our source suppliers, so don't sue us if you get sick."

I try to buy foods that are specifically labeled Gluten Free because it supports (financially) the companies that are willing to put their necks on the line to help us Celiacs.

In the past, my food needs have consumed 4-6 hours a day, just preparing fresh food and doing the cleanup afterwards. That doesn't count the hour-long grocery store trips where I stand in the aisles googling "Is ___ (food) gluten free?" to see what other Celiacs have found out when they call the company to ask.

Don't misunderstand. I love food. I lived in France for a year and learned to truly enjoy the flavor of foods and the tempo of meals. But it isn't always realistic.

I also love preparing my own foods and my favorite foods are the ones that take the most time to prepare -- vegetables. When my husband and children go on trips I almost always go straight to the healthiest grocery store around and buy loads of greens: the brighter the vegetable, the better.

But I don't have that kind of time. I have several jobs I love. I have four kids. I have a best friend, er husband, that I enjoy spending time with. I love writing. I have a life.

When I don't have those 4-6 hours a day to prepare food, my body suffers. I forget to eat. I eat sugar, way too much sugar, for a quick fix. I eat something that has been cross contaminated. Worst is when I get to 5pm and one of the kids ask what's for dinner. At that point, more often than not, I remember that I haven't had lunch yet. Grr.

I want to be healthy.

I recognize my limits. I have limited time. Soylent can help guarantee me safe meals that will feed my needs and open up time for many of the things I love to do.

Case in point:

--> Yesterday morning, I had Soylent for breakfast and was able to go on a long walk around the lake with my daughter. Pure joy!