“What do you need to simplify your gluten free lifestyle and/or to make it more effective and productive?” 215 people answered that question on our recent survey. I’ve summarized the responses at the bottom of this article. (Unfortunately, reading the chart requires a better computer and/or sharper eyes than I have, so I repeated the information in the space after the chart.)
I WILL ADDRESS YOUR EIGHT MAJOR CONCERNS. I am not totally sure how to do so, but I am excited about the opportunity to find out. I’ll talk in general terms about a few concerns today and write about others in the next few days. Specific solutions will come as soon as possible.
Your primary concern was finding “healthy eating regimens that include all aspects of diet and nutrition.” That’s my main concern too. I kind find gluten free substitutes for any just about any gluten toxic item in my diet — I am no longer malnourished because of undiagnosed celiac disease — but what about the big picture? Is my diet healthy in all respects?
The ability to control our weight is an important feature of what I am calling “The Total Diet that is Gluten Free”. Weight control emerged as the sixth major concern on our survey.
I’ll write more general comments tomorrow and announce specific initiatives as soon as possible.
column 1 / ORANGE / “healthy eating regimens that include all aspects of diet and nutrition and are appropriate for people living gluten free / 31 responses / 14.4%
column 2 / LIGHT BLUE / “specific lists of restaurants offering gluten free choices” / 28 responses / 13.0%
column 3 / PURPLE / “living gluten free on a budget” / 26 responses / 12.1%
column 4 / DARK ORANGE/ “specific lists of gluten free foods” /22 responses / 10.2 %
column 5 / GREEN / “information about ‘best buys’ am competing brands of gluten free food” / 19 responses / 8.8%
column 6 / BROWN / “controlling weight while living gluten free” / 18 responses / 8.4%
column 7 / DARK BLUE / “cooking and baking gluten free food” / 17 responses / 7.9%
column 8 / RED/ “information to help make decisions about foods, restaurants, etc. / 15 responses / 7.0%
What a wonderful survey! NOTE: Thanks. I hope others find it useful. Paul Colligan, “the gluten free guys”
I wish that the people that print the labels on the food that you have to read ingredients for would print them in bigger letters and put them on a clear spot in readable colors so you dont have to cross your eyes, tip the can or box upside down and all around to read them, find a great light to put the item under to be able to see it and maybe put the allergy information at the top of the ingredient list. NOTE: I agree completely. I carry a magnifying glass when I am shopping and you would be surprised how many of my fellow customers ask me to borrow it. I distrust any product whose manufacturer is making an obvious attempt to keep me from reading the label. Paul Colligan, “the gluten free guy”
I was on the program and dropped 41 lbs in 45 days by using the HCG Shots and carrying out a stern Organic Diet plan. I’m doing it again in January. NOTE: Congratulations.