Christianna Shand

Mom, animal lover, digital teacher, and crime fiction fanatic. I also dabble in crochet & jewelry making.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

The hard decision when all of your co-workers are eating pizza in the staff room and you aren't sure whether to go and awkwardly eat your gluten free rice noodles or just stay in your office...#celiac disease

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

This is a delicious recipe that goes well with rice. It's #glutenfree #dairyfree and #vegan although my friends do love it as a steak sauce as well. https://t.co/gOevm9tGn3

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@AliWalshGF @Lukebaynham91 @lukehonnoraty Yes, I think it's all of the stress! I don't know about you but where I live in BC the funding usually doesn't cover all of the needs.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@megvanv Me too! I'm feeling so much better on a #glutenfree diet!!

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@NudeTayneCelery I had terrible acne as a teen and as an adult. It only got better with medication. Now without eating gluten, it's gone.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@glutenfreeriet It's funny how we have these symptoms, but when you tell the Dr. you're tired, like really tired all the time, etc. they just pass it off. They say "you work full-time, you're a single mom," and I knew it had to be something else too. I just didn't know what.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

I have celiac. First when I had anemia the doctors said it was because I'm a woman and wasn't eating enough meat. Then when I had strange liver results they said since I'm a woman I was gaining & losing too much weight. With those 2 symptoms, my brother got diagnosed right away.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@glutenfreeriet Yes when everyone else is eating that it's really hard! My job orders in these delicious smelling cinnamon buns every 2 weeks 🙄. To make myself feel better I bring a couple home for my daughter, who doesn't have celiac disease.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

I have #celiacdisease Every day, every meal, is something I have to plan for. I have to cook at home because of restaurant exposures. I go without carbs to avoid the cost. My daughter has to eat like me because it gets everywhere in the house. Anyone else have this problem?

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@cloudosaur Thanks! I don't know if I can get those because I live in a remote area in Northern Canada, but maybe online...

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@AliWalshGF @Lukebaynham91 @lukehonnoraty In addition, I was working as a primary school teacher, and boy did that job make me hungry. Im not sure why, but it was so mentally taxing, that I was eating my entire full calories just at work. Now I still teach but I do it online, so that's helping as well.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@AliWalshGF @Lukebaynham91 @lukehonnoraty Then my Dad, who I was very close to, passed away suddenly in a horrific work accident and I ate basically fries & potato chips for 3 months which didn't help.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@AliWalshGF @Lukebaynham91 @lukehonnoraty I saw a GP and a nutritionist and she said "don't worry so much about your diet, allow yourself to eat unhealthy things sometimes," because I had NFLD (before I was diagnosed with celiac) & I actually gained weight with that advice!😂

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

I accidentally had gluten today in salt and vinegar chips 🤯😱 #glutened

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@Lukebaynham91 @AliWalshGF @lukehonnoraty I was always hungry, especially for unhealthy foods. I would eat too much food for each and every meal. Now I actually get full!

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@AliWalshGF @Lukebaynham91 @lukehonnoraty Definitely less simple carbs and fat. All the treats I'd have, everyone saying "have some cake, or treats," all of that stuff is out. I don't trust restaurants so those high fat meals are out except travelling. I cook for myself: veggies, fruits, proteins, rice & corn.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

Why is there gluten in some potato chips?? When you've just realized you've accidentally eaten gluten and you're terrified about the aftermath. 🤯😱 #celiacdisease

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

Does anyone else eat potato chips when there's nothing else to eat? #celiacdisease

[Sharon Olson @solson62]

@Liz_ORiordan My dad has celiac disease. My mom makes the most amazing pavlova type dessert for him. We all love it.

[Sooz @CruisinSoozan]

@kkelly7 We’ve had celiac disease since ‘95. I’ve tried dozens of gf pasta. Barilla is hands down the best.

[Christianna Shand @mommashand]

@VerduLab @Columbia @CeliacatCUMC I have celiac & grew up with chronic strep throat and terrible flus/colds. As an adult, before diagnosis, I was literally always sick, including headaches. Being gluten free, or at least trying the best I can, has helped but I still get sick sometimes.