Wednesday, April 28
PLAYING WITH MY FOOD
I like to experiment. I like to try new things, and I am fascinated by all things gastro-intestinal and physiological.
To wit, during these two weeks I'm trying a no-simple-sugar diet. That goes for anything with high glycemic index, as well (potatoes, etc). The net effect should be to let me know if I am sensitive to high glycemic foods, or ultimately a "candidate" for a Zone or Paleo type diet.
I can eat all the meat, whole cheese, cream, butter, nuts, oils, and non-starchy veg that I want, but nothing else. I figured it wouldn't be a stretch from how I normally eat, but when you need to avoid those things that have just a touch of sugar in them (asian sauces, for example), or a touch of flour (roux!), a lot of my usual diet is eliminated. Oh, and no milky dairy. I miss my morning yogurt. Thank gullet for cream.
Once the two weeks are over, I should feel "something". Better, maybe. If I don't, it means I can go back to my usual ways without a second thought. I already eat really really healthily, so this experiment is just that - playing around to see what happens. I will report on the new weird dishes I have to invent for this phase, don't worry. It will end up being a lot like an SCD diet - see Mike's Flog for the nitty gritty.
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