Nella Rhodes never thought much about gluten until her body started sending signals she couldn’t ignore.
After months of bloating, sluggishness, and unpredictable digestion, she finally took a closer look at her eating habits. “It wasn’t dramatic,” she recalls. “Just a low hum of discomfort I couldn’t shake.”
At first, she wasn’t sure gluten was the issue. She wasn’t celiac. But the more she read, the more she realized that some people simply don’t tolerate gluten well—especially when it comes to digestive health. With curiosity, not fear, she decided to try a gluten-free plan for one week.
“I didn’t go into it thinking I’d cut out everything forever,” Nella says. “I just wanted to give my gut a break.” Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder, Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics and Prebiotics, Gut Health
Her approach was simple and gentle. She focused on foods she already enjoyed—quinoa, brown rice, roasted vegetables, lean proteins, and fruits. She learned to love naturally gluten-free swaps instead of diving into overly processed gluten-free snacks.
What surprised her most wasn’t just the physical relief—though that came quickly—but the clarity she felt. “I had more energy. My stomach felt lighter. It was subtle, but noticeable.”
After that week, gluten no longer felt like a mystery. Nella didn’t become militant about it, but she became mindful. She found balance by listening to her body, not trends.
“Sometimes it’s less about restrictions and more about observation,” she says. “My gut needed space to breathe, and going gluten-free—even temporarily—gave it that.”
