elainegrey

We found the Bob's Red Mill box on the doorstep this morning so i was able to use a little of the biscuit mix with my egg. I managed to eat reasonably well at the memorial service reception (the almonds i ate while walking between the buildings helped).

I have decided to not to be strict to the point of perfection this month, so i know there will be trace gluten and dairy in my diet. If at the end of the month this experiment seems worth following, maybe i'll get more strict. Until then, the milk fat solids in dark chocolate will be ok, the gluten in soy (sauce) flavoring (which if not made in the US may have wheat), or carmel flavoring, or malt flavoring will have to do.

I spent a while at Whole Foods, happy with the ease of identifying ingredients: the cheeses are all clearly marked, there's a frequency of "gluten free" indicators on the shelf pricing. I note that the Bob's Red Mill selection is extensive and i probably didn't need to place the order i did. But i also feel a bit down. I'm not deprived, i can get sheep and goat cheese, but the attention to the food is a drain. Will it balance the relief i may feel?

It seems crazy to do this: how bad are these irritations? But if the irritations are tied to the depression, and the irritations are a constant distraction, maybe the food avoidance will make up for it.

Balance.

Here's hoping.