Comments on: Looking at the Big Picture-Easy, Healthy Gluten Free Eating

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:25:15 +0000

Hi Beth!
No doubt. I hear quite often how GF eating is “so expensive” and my response is always “meats, poultry, fish, fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds-the gluten free versions are the same price as the regular versions because they are the same!”
Yes, it’s a shift in perspective, but a good one. And you are right on about the “learning curve”-it depends where you start, but there is always room to be and eat better. Real food is a heck of a good place to start.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:20:33 +0000

Thanks Kim!
We really strive to learn and to make the BEST possible decision for ourselves and our families health, which is great, but sometimes all the learning can stop us from doing. That’s been my experience, anyway.

And thank you so much for your kind words on the book! I can’t wait to read your review

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:11:13 +0000

Kim,
I know! “Paralysis by analysis”-I am certainly guilty at times. Big picture thinking is my new mantra.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:10:21 +0000

Hey Jon,
Thanks! Nice to “see” you! I’ve been experimenting with IF, and doing well. Upcoming article

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:09:36 +0000

Hi Melissa,
Absolutely agreed. I take some supplements to be sure, and I think they can be useful at times, but we just can’t mimic the specific items and the combinations that are found in food.

By: glutenfreeforgood

glutenfreeforgood — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:07:01 +0000

I’ve always felt that if you stick to real food, you’ll do fine. Michael Pollan was right. Eat food (real food), not too much, mostly plants. It’s odd in my business, but I’ve never been on the supplement bandwagon. It’s better to get your nutrients from food (unless you have a definite deficiency). Great post. Love your corn, corn pops comment! Good one, Erin.

Keep up the good work. Love your honesty.
Melissa
xo

By: Jon Fernandes

Jon Fernandes — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:50:29 +0000

Really good article Erin.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:13:46 +0000

You know I spend too much time reading about way too much stuff. My head is always spinning.

I agree about eating real food…..I feel so much better when I do.

Kim

By: Kim - Cook IT Allergy Free

Kim - Cook IT Allergy Free — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:07:25 +0000

Erin, your first sentence is me. I spend way too much time (in many people’s eyes) reading about this stuff. Hence the reason, my post today had nothing to do with any of it and instead shared a story about our fam. Needed a break!
This is a great post! I agree with every bit of it. If we just eat REAL food, we are well on our way to doing something good for our health.
On that note, I will write up a review for your book this weekend! I thought it was perfect for getting started in this lifestyle! ;0)

By: Beth Knudson

Beth Knudson — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:22 +0000

In response to pretty much everything you said, and especially to, “Just eat real food,” Amen to that, sister!

Living gluten-free really isn’t hard (or expensive!)when you look at the world of naturally gluten-free foods that are available to you. Of course, if you’re starting from a more conscious place (ie, choosing whole foods, avoiding most packaged and processed foods, and when you can’t avoid them, at least reading their labels, etc.), then you don’t have quite as far to leap. If you’re starting at a place of unconscious eating, you’re suddenly changing everything, including your mindset. But it’s not impossible to change your habits for the better, no matter where you’re starting, gluten-free or not. Just eat real food. And take baby steps.
Yay, real food!