Fueling the Body

I have really been learning that food is a fuel for the body. I think growing up, food is what makes the hunger go away. I never really learned about it as a fuel. I learned about the food groups and balanced meals. I knew what wasn't really good for you as in candy and such. But I never really thought of it as a fuel. Yes, I had heard of it described that way, but it never clicked in my brain.

As I have started my gluten free diet journey, I have been trying to initially cut out what I knew contained gluten and just fill my belly with food that was healthy. I know I have not consumed enough calories, but I have tried to keep the gluten out. In doing this, I think I have been starving myself somewhat. I have felt hungry at bedtime, and breakfast and lunch don't fill me up for long. By the time dinner rolls around, I am feeling faint, lethargic and somewhat tingly in my extremities. Thankfully, chicken and beef are gluten free and I have been thinking of ways to make them tasty without gluten-filled seasonings or sauces. Then I have some energy, but am definitely ready for bed. I am hoping that this fatigue is going to go away soon and think some of it may be related to the stress I have been feeling over this issue.