The Food and Environment in Costa Rica Healed My Gut and My Soul

I didn’t know I was in for a week of wellness

A vegan tostada at “Hemingways” in Costa Rica — Photo Credit: Author

If you didn’t read my story, I cheated a couple of times on my veganism. I ate some cheese here and there while out at different dinners and events.

I Cheated and I Paid for It

Each time, the cheese didn’t send my stomach in a spiral like I thought it did in the past. So, I kept partaking moderately.

Months went by and I was fine. I thought it must have been the alcohol I was drinking, too, that landed me at a gastroenterologist who would diagnose me with colitis.

It was then that I changed my diet and things went back to normal.

But, too much of a good thing doesn’t last and after having cheese moderately, my stomach issues spiraled out of control once again. I’ll spare you the gross details.

Sunset at Flamingo Beach in Costa Rica — Photo Credit: Author