Let's try this again...

... k?  Maybe if I throw out my goals on the internet for strangers to read, I'll actually stick with them.  I've decided to use this blog as more of an outlet for myself.  I'm not sure what I will be writing about, to be honest.  A little bit of everything.  One thing I've noticed lately is that I've been sick. A lot.  I never used to miss work and I've missed quite a few days the last few months due to migraines, etc.

Through a little online searching and talking with friends I've decided to try doing a gluten-free diet.  No, I'm not actually allergic to wheat and I don't have Celiac's. I am, however, hopelessly addicted to carbs. ;)  I also realize this is a semi-fad diet right now.  However, there really are no negative side affects.  I hope to use this new 'diet' as a way to be more informed about the foods I am eating.

I'd like to make this blog a little online cookbook storage as I find recipes to try, and new foods to sample.  First up for resources:  this book, The Gluten-Free Good Health Cookbook by Annalise G. Roberts and Claudia Pillow, PhD.

I've browsed through the introduction and explanation of 'why go gluten-free' which helped convince me this might be worth attempting. The basic info I absorbed is that you need to neutralize your body.  If you eat a lot of acidic foods, also eat alkaline foods as well.  We'll see how this goes!  Up next? Finding some good recipes.