HI, I am a new list member and became interested in the paleo diet as a result of food allergies. I've been a diagnosed Celiac (intolerant to wheat, rye, oats and barley) for 10 years. 5 years ago I started having imflamatory arthiritis (they called it mixed connective tissue disorder) and hormonal problems among other things. My GI symptoms continued to worsen. About 2 months ago I connected my GI problems, latex/natural rubber allergy, celiac disease and arthiritis to a possible intolerance to lectins in foods. Searching for a low lectin, gluten free diet led me to eating a paleo type diet. I'm sure that you all won't be surprised that my health problems have all reversed themselves and I feel like a kid again. I do have a couple of questions. I currently cook all of my veggies because I do get a lectin allergy response when I don't. I know this isn't very paleo and I am wondering if the lectin allergy will inprove with time on the diet and I can start eating raw veggies and fruits again? I've been on the diet about 2 months. To good health, Cindy Frye