What Would You Eat?
Dear Powers-That-Be at Costco:
Today I stopped in to pick up a cake. I didn’t need anything else – just the cake – and maybe some pistachios.
I left having spent more than $200. And for that, I want to THANK YOU! A million times: thank you thank you thank you thank you!
When I stopped in, I found – immediately – some Paleo-certified granola bars. For the past several years, I have been battling an autoimmune illness caused by poor dietary choices. It’s been horribly difficult, especially since eating a Paleo diet is incredibly inconvenient. There are NO quick, “on-the-go” foods. I am a teacher and I have two kids, so I have been dependent on quick, “on-the-go” foods.
I snatched up those Paleo granola bars! Later, I found them among the free samples. It was the first time in forever that I could eat the free samples! I was so happy!
Just as exciting, there was Paleo trail mix. I tried it – although I was hesitant because I don’t like mangos – and it was delicious! So I bought a bag of that, too.
And right down the way, at another sample station, were ALMOND-FLOUR CRACKERS. I could have cried for joy. It’s been so long since I had a cracker! I can eat hummus with them, or soup, or – also just bought at Costco – Avocado Mash! Another convenient food that I can eat!
I can’t thank you enough for providing so many wonderful choices at your store. Try to imagine your doctor telling you: NO wheat. NO dairy. NO soy. No starch. No potatoes. No corn. NO SUGAR.
What would you eat? I mean really, what’s left?
I will tell you – since I am living it. You would eat meat (even if you hate meat, as I do) and you would eat vegetables. And lots and lots of nuts.
Today, I bought a bounty of wonderful items that I could eat. Oh, and I got that chocolate cake for my son, too. But today, I feel like it’s my birthday. Today, I can eat!
Thank you, Costco.