Posts by elizweiland

I think the key is to test how your body reacts to white flour.  For me, it's like taking a sedative. If I have a bunch of bread or pizza then I feel like falling asleep afterwards.  My friend Annette is gluten intolerant and she gets allergy symptoms.  Because I get sleepy, I simply avoid white flour products unless it's in the evening or it's a day when I can afford to take a nap.  The way to test how you are with this or any other ingredient is to stay completely away from it for a week.  Then have a day when you have a lot of it.  See how you feel when you re-introduce the food.   If your body likes it, you won't notice any ill effects on the re-introduction day.  If it doesn't, you'll know pretty darn quick.    

Hi,

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Best of luck,

Liz