Food is a big deal in many families. It can feel like you’re creating waves when you choose to eat a different way, and you may get some flak for it. Try explaining calmly to your friends and family why you’re changing your eating habits. Tell them why it’s important to you – it’s going to help you control pain, in other words. Invite them to support yo by helping you plan, prep and cook suitable meals, or ask them to not making snide comments or try to get you to eat foods that might make you feel worse. With time, people often adjust to new eating patterns and even come to enjoy and appreciate them.