> 
> >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.
> 
> 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. :-)

> 
> 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