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> >For many folks however, just eliminating gluten from their diet is a
> >huge undertaking. I am still surprised by the number of people who
> >tell me how awful it must be to follow a gluten-free diet.
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> Same here! I generally get looks of pity, or gasps of horror,
> and always the question "What do you eat???", as if the only
> foods in the known universe are breads, cereals and pastas.
Yes. I have often had that experience.
> There's a gluten-free booth at my flea market, and the owners
> are all morbidly obese - from eating their g-free butter
> tarts, brownies and baking mixes, no doubt.
Yes. GF baking is even more calorie dense than other baking.
> Makes me sad that
> we've come to a point where these foods are considered
> normal, even essential, to eat.
I am frequently dealt with as if I am some kind of radical fringe nut
when I tell people that the food guides are not based on science and
grain based foods are not particularly good for anyone.
>I emailed Ron after reading
> his book (which was a huge help to me when I went gluten-free
> - thank you)
You're welcome.
> bc it occurred to me (based on my
> experience)that a large part of "food addiction" is likely
> not rooted in emotional issues, but in a real, physical
> addiction to grains (and in some cases dairy products as
> well).
I agree.
> People's extreme reactions to my dietary restrictions
> (which I am thankful for, bc I was as addicted to starches as
> anybody) further reinforce my opinion.
I'm a sugar hound myself. :-)
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> We've got cancer on both sides of the family, mainly colon
> and stomach, and genetic gluten intolerance on both sides as
> well. I really believe the two are linked. If I ever got
> diagnosed with cancer (or epilepsy) I'd keto my ass off :)
I'm trying to form a visual here. :-)
Best Wishes,
Ron
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