My partner Nick has been living with celiac disease for over a decade.
At its core, the serious autoimmune disorder is anall-out intolerance of the protein gluten.
If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, transitioning to a gluten-free lifestyle is of immediate importance.
Freschetta makes an affordable frozen gluten-free pizza. Carmen Mandato/ The Penny Hoarder
Doing so will require some changes to your spending.
Heres how living gluten-free might affect you financially.
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Regardless of the severity of your celiac, you will likely dine out less.
Restaurants that cater safely to people with celiac are few and far between.
That means Nick and I dine at home for every meal.
The savings have been tremendous.
But restaurants are not the only entertainment expenses weve cut out.
Thankfully, we have good health insurance that covers many of Nicks medical expenses.
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Nicks sensitivity to gluten is severe.
That, unfortunately, means packing your own meals when visiting friends and family.
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Does Nick love living with celiac?
But have there been upsides to it?
But most importantly,Nicks celiac diagnosis has forced us to be budget-conscious.
We talk about our expenses and savings goals together and understand the importance of sticking to our budget.
Celiac doesnt have to be a death sentence on your finances.
Just budget wisely and, above all else, prioritize your health in your spending habits.
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