Michele: > Thanks so much, Ward, for your thoughtful and informative post about the low > blood sugar problem! I have captured it into my computer so I can study it > closer. The last couple of days I have been eating almost no fruit (except one > apple) and avocado and (I know it's not real kosher) cottage cheese, and am > feeling much better already. It was heartening to read that I may still be > able to enjoy some of my favorite sweet fruits in combination with protein > and/or fat foods! I too very much appreciated your message about the effects of fruit on blood-sugar levels. I introduced a much larger share of raw foods in my diet for the primary purpose of increasing my energy levels. However, it has actually caused a decline in my energy level and I believe it is because of the reason you suggest. I am only now beginning to realize that I've been sending my blood sugar level on a roller coaster through my fruit consumption. Some vegetables also, apparently, have a very high glycemic index such as carrots, which I tended to eat a lot of. Thanks for your suggestions on how to keep my energy on a more even keel. Geoff