Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 This is a really interesting and thought provoking discussion. One to which I've given lots of thought myself. As someone with an auto immune ua thyroid, I know without a doubt, how much better I feel when I keep my grain intake very low (sometimes I go grain-free for a while, sometimes not). I don't have a problem with the rationale for this diet - it makes absolute sense to me. But, I do have thoughts about it (like the sustainability issue) which circle through my brain! I have one or two patients who live on an incredibly low income so the ideas you've given in your latest email will be gratefully received, Zoe (and I'm looking forward to looking up all the links that you've provided - thanks so much.And glad to hear that your girls are doing so well! ) One of the other things I think about when advocating cutting out a food group (even though I can see the validity of doing so) is about labelling foods as "good" and "bad"/"healthy" vs "unhealthy". I have three children (can't really call them that any more - ages 19, 22 and 24) and I've witnessed the incredible pressures that exist for them regarding body image and eating - and it starts very young and however balanced you try to be as a parents, the attitudes seep in from all sorts of sources. Dieting is ubiquitous from a very young age and foods quickly get labelled as good and bad. Not quite sure where I'm going with this - need to give it more thought and try to crystalise what I'm trying to say. These thoughts have been brought to the fore recently as a dear friends teenage daughter is struggling with anorexia. Anyway, just wanted to add this to the discussion. With best wishes Sue Salmon Huddersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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