Why Sourdough? My story....
I have struggled with gluten intolerance for quite some time - constantly bloated, joint aches and pains, headaches, acne, fatigue, the list goes on and on. It was all I knew. I never really thought about it - this was my normal. Ten months ago, I found myself in the hospital with a severe diverticulitis flare. A few weeks later I was still miserable and was having random high fevers and feeling absolutely terrible. Turns out, I had developed an allergy to gluten. My body was literally attacking itself.
I went through a complete gluten detox - this took 3+ months before I finally had a week of thinking “my stomach doesn’t hurt” - the joint pain is gone, energy restored, bloating resolved, and headaches - virtually none! I have struggled with complicated migraines since I was 12 years old - it was recommended to limit gluten years ago - if only I had listened!
I have had an active sourdough starter for several years now, but never relied on sourdough like I do now. Sourdough has become my saving grace. Fun fact: my sourdough starter is named “Grace.” I have switched all of my family's baked goods and breads to sourdough versions and although I still limit my consumption, I am able to enjoy sourdough without any issues. Not only is sourdough a healthy alternative to traditional bread - which is packed with added sugars and preservatives, sourdough is packed full of gut-healthy nutrients! Baked with love, clean ingredients, and easy to digest!
I can't wait to share my knowledge of sourdough with you all. Stay tuned for tips on creating and maintaing a healthy sourdough starter and my original sourdough bread recipe!
Please introduce yourself and thank you for being here! I can't wait to see our community grow as we share what works, what doesn't work, our beautiful (and not so beautiful) bakes, and everything in between - we truly are in our Sourdough Era!
