My Need to Talk About My Friend Who Steams Her Salads

Introducing My Need to Talk About, a series of (non-sponsored) musings from CSJ founder Alexa Tietjen.

Originally published January 25, 2024

Illustration by Tim Le

About seven months ago, I underwent a diet overhaul. I had struggled with indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain and ovarian pain for years, and while I knew changing my diet would help resolve some, if not all, of my pain, I wasn’t sure where to start.

Things hit a crucial point for me in the lead…