Day #1: Health Time Capsule.
Pretend you’re making a time capsule of you & your health focus that won’t
be opened until 2112. What’s in it? What would people think of it when they
found it?
Back in 1999, I made a time capsule with my girl scout troop since we were approaching the millennium. I remember some things I put in it, like my favorite picture, a "butterfly clip," and a book that I loved as a child, but other than that I am in for quite the surprise when I open it. The capsule is stored somewhere up in my attic, and I plan on opening it on my wedding day. It was something special I created, and I want to open it on a significant day.
Today as part of the WEGO health challenge I am creating a 'pretend health time capsule' that won't be opened until 2112. My hope when someone opens this capsule is that they can see where we were with research, and can only hope that things will have got even easier for those living with celiac and gluten-sensitivity. Below are a few things that I would put in my time capsule. Some of the items are directly related to celiac, gluten sensitivity, and the gluten-free diet, however others are fun items that represent me. I would make sure I included these items in the capsule because I would want people to know that gluten-sensitivity is only a piece of me that makes me unique. It does not define me. I would store the items in an empty honey nut chex box, since this is my favorite GF cereal. In the capsule you would find...
1. The NFCA's college blog series posts: While colleges are becoming more accommodating for their students, my hope is by 2112 life for gluten-free college students will be even easier. In looking at these pieces I hope gluten-free college students can see how many improvements have been made, but also learn how we got through this experience.
2. Dr. Fasano's study on gluten-sensitivity: This was one of the first major studies on gluten-sensitivity. We are at the point in time that we know a lot more then we did about celiac, but there is still not much known about gluten-sensitivity. I hope when people look at this study, they are more aware of this condition and advancements in research have been made.
3. A copy of Delight Gluten-free Magazine: This is one of my favorite gluten-free magazines, which is full of great recipes and information.
4. My "Become Empowered" Post: This post captures all my emotions I have about being gluten-free, and delivers a great message of how we can all become empowered by obstacles we face.
5. A few of my favorite gluten-free products packaging (minus the food of course): Currently, there is no medication for celiac or gluten sensitivity. Food is our medication.
6. Pictures of Me with family and friends: Because they have been a huge support throughout all the ups and downs.
7. Two recipe cards: One which contains my favorite recipe to bake, and the other my favorite meal to cook.
8. A pink spatula: Most of my cooking supplies is pink. Not only is this my favorite color, but using things that are different colors helps to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen.
9. An index card containing my favorite songs to workout to: When I'm not blogging, baking, or doing school work you will find me at the gym! People think I'm crazy, but to me music and a good workout is the best way to start my day.
10. The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-free, By Jules Dowler Shepard: This was one of the first books I read after going GF and I found it to be incredibly helpful, since it was written from a patient perspective.
What items would you include in your 'health time capsule'?
1. The NFCA's college blog series posts: While colleges are becoming more accommodating for their students, my hope is by 2112 life for gluten-free college students will be even easier. In looking at these pieces I hope gluten-free college students can see how many improvements have been made, but also learn how we got through this experience.
2. Dr. Fasano's study on gluten-sensitivity: This was one of the first major studies on gluten-sensitivity. We are at the point in time that we know a lot more then we did about celiac, but there is still not much known about gluten-sensitivity. I hope when people look at this study, they are more aware of this condition and advancements in research have been made.
3. A copy of Delight Gluten-free Magazine: This is one of my favorite gluten-free magazines, which is full of great recipes and information.
4. My "Become Empowered" Post: This post captures all my emotions I have about being gluten-free, and delivers a great message of how we can all become empowered by obstacles we face.
5. A few of my favorite gluten-free products packaging (minus the food of course): Currently, there is no medication for celiac or gluten sensitivity. Food is our medication.
6. Pictures of Me with family and friends: Because they have been a huge support throughout all the ups and downs.
9. An index card containing my favorite songs to workout to: When I'm not blogging, baking, or doing school work you will find me at the gym! People think I'm crazy, but to me music and a good workout is the best way to start my day.
10. The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-free, By Jules Dowler Shepard: This was one of the first books I read after going GF and I found it to be incredibly helpful, since it was written from a patient perspective.
What items would you include in your 'health time capsule'?
Such a cool prompt! Love it.
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