I have an automatic response for individuals offering non-health-promoting foods at potlucks, parties or restaurants …I usually say “thank you for offering, however, I’m allergic to wheat, meat, animal products, etc”!!
Why you may ask? Because Allergies are socially acceptable & understood… people rarely feel offended if allergies are your reason for not accepting their food offering, they feel sorry for you – like you are missing out on something….
Obviously, I am not missing out on anything aside from inflammation & health issues …
Now, if you tell them you are not eating these foods by choice, because you know they are not health promoting, this raises uneducated concerns… they often think “eating disorder” or “fanatic” or “protein deficiency “….
This method works great if you have children. Avoiding unnecessary conflict – picking your battles…blending in…
I feel this response of “allergies” is far from dishonest… The truth is that EVERYONE is technically “allergic” to foods such as dairy & wheat because we are not designed to eat these foods & they have an acid ash residue within our bodies, the only difference is that some individuals react immediately ( allergies) , while other individuals accumulate and store the toxic acids & mucus associated with its consumption which will cause serious health issues later on in life…
So, if you are wondering how to politely decline that lasagna filled with animal products or that wheat filled cake at the dinner party, simply say “I’m allergic to wheat, dairy & sugar, but thank you for offering”.
These days, the word Vegan is becoming more widely recognized and accepted, so in some cases, Ill just tell them I am Vegan.
Most foods at dinner parties or in restaurants generally contain some type of animal product or wheat or sugar which are all toxic to the human body, it’s very hard to avoid if you are not preparing your own foods.
I feel this type of response frees you to eat what you please and without offending others too much. If the time is right, and I feel that those who are in my company can handle the truth, Ill explain to them in my own words why I choose not to ingest those types of foods any longer.
🍎Mariah –
“Heal Thy Self”
Healthy Self…
