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Let me start by telling you a little about myself. For years, I suspected I had a wheat intolerance, but I never connected it to my bad temper, skin issues, low energy, depression, or lack of motivation.

Ten days ago, I cut out wheat completely — and the change has been amazing. My energy levels are through the roof, I no longer feel bloated or sluggish, and I wake up ready to take on the day instead of dreading it.

I've struggled with psoriasis for 40 years, and already I'm seeing a huge improvement in my skin.

I strongly encourage anyone to try cutting out wheat — or at least reducing it — and see how it affects you.

A friend once told me she "rarely" ate wheat. When I asked what she had in a typical day, it was: Weetabix for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, biscuits for a snack, and pizza or pasta for dinner. That’s wheat at every meal!

What’s surprising is how often wheat is hidden in everyday foods — sausages, burgers, battered fish, pies, even many pre-prepared or coated items.

Think about how you make papier-mâché glue — flour and water. That’s essentially what you’re putting in your body when you eat wheat-heavy foods. Something to keep in mind the next time you're reaching for a slice of cake.

This doesn’t mean you have to give up your favourite treats. We still bake cakes, but we use ground oats instead of wheat flour (they’re delicious). I still enjoy a treat with my coffee — usually a piece of chocolate. I used to miss pizza, but now we make cheesy chicken: slice a chicken breast, fry until cooked, top with tomato sauce and grated cheese, then melt. It’s honestly better than pizza.

If you’re missing pasta, there are plenty of wheat-free options available — or just swap it out for rice.

Try going wheat-free for a while and see how your body responds. It might just change your life.

Meal ideas:

Breakfast: Porridge made from gluten-free oats, smoothie with almond milk, chia pudding, or eggs with veggies.

Lunch: Chicken salad, soup with rice or lentils, or rice cakes with avocado and tuna.

Dinner: Grilled meat or fish with roasted veg, stir-fry with rice noodles, or the cheesy chicken recipe above.

Snacks: Fruit, nuts, dark chocolate, or oat-based flapjacks.