The Real Reason I Don’t Eat Gluten, Grains, or Legumes

Introduction

This isn’t about a trend or diet.

It’s not about paleo, keto, or “clean eating.”

It’s about what my body told me—clearly—when I stopped eating certain foods and finally felt the difference in my body, skin, digestion, and mental clarity.

I don’t avoid gluten, grains, and legumes because it’s fashionable. I avoid them because I’ve lived what happens when I don’t.

What I Noticed When I Stopped

I didn’t remove these foods overnight. I paid attention.

And here’s what I noticed:

• Less bloating after meals
• Fewer skin flare-ups and puffiness
• Improved energy without the midday crash
• Mental clarity—no more brain fog

For me, removing inflammatory triggers meant making space for my body to thrive—not suffer through “normal” discomforts.

Why These Ingredients Don’t Work for Me

Gluten

Even when it’s organic or ancient, gluten causes issues:

• It disrupts my digestion
• It triggers bloating and skin congestion
• It increases inflammation in my joints and gut

Grains

Yes, even the “clean” ones.

Grains spike my blood sugar, make me crave more sugar later, and often leave me feeling puffy and foggy.
This includes oats, quinoa, corn, and rice.

Legumes

Beans, lentils, and soy never sat well with me. I’d get bloated, tired, and experience histamine reactions.

My Food Philosophy Is Simple

• No soy
• No gluten
• No dairy
• No grains
• No legumes
• No nightshades
• No processed seed oils
• No gums, binders, or mystery additives
• No alcohol

I eat food that doesn’t fight me back.

What I Eat Instead

Here’s what my pantry and plate focus on instead:

All of it supports what I care about: low glycemic, high nourishment, easy digestion, and skin clarity.

What Happened When I Let Go of “Balanced”

The wellness world pushes “balance”—eat everything in moderation.

But for me, “moderation” meant inflammation.
It meant ignoring what my body was screaming because someone told me I “should be able to tolerate it.”

I don’t follow balance. I reset..

And the results?

• No more random skin flare-ups, histamine reactions, rashes
• Smooth digestion and regularity
• Energy that lasts all day
• Calm, clear thinking
• A body that feels light and functional

Want to Learn What Works for Your Body?

I created the 7-Day Reset to help you experience what life feels like without the common triggers—and without deprivation.

Inside the Reset, you’ll get:

• My full Clean Pantry Guide
• Sample meals and rituals (nothing takes more than 5–10 minutes)
• Tools like dry brushing and body gua sha to help reduce puffiness and support daily detox

It’s not a diet.
It’s a reset.
So you can hear your body clearly and make aligned choices for yourself.