2017 has been a year of transitions for me, one of which was switching to a whole food plant-based diet. I had been gluten-free for more than 5 years, but now also avoiding animal protein added a whole new layer of complexity to my travel and expat stays:
When gluten intolerant, you can’t just go and buy any sandwich when you’re hungry as bread (and burgers & pizza) usually contain gluten. Unfortunately, gluten-free options always have either cheese, eggs or meat in them. The transition to a gluten-free, whole food plant-based diet has been tricky, but it is definitely possible …