Hooray for This List (Was: Is this the board for the Warrior Diet?)

[Guest guest]

First of all, Heidi's many postings about gluten intolerance have

probably saved my life as I never before identified this condition,

after years of searching for what was wrong with me. Her

generous explanations have led me to an understanding of how

the condition works, and enabled me to diagnose myself, at a

time when I cannot afford the tests. Now gluten (and grain) free,

I'm feeling SO much better. This would not be the case without

Heidi's generous posts. I know others have had the same

experience.

Second, while I'm not following the Warrior diet per se (I'm

preganant and didn't have weight to lose anyway) I am, due to

this thread, much more comfortable with eating a large meal at

night, which is awesome! I was always very fearful of eating late

and now I see why it can make sense to let digestion happen

overnight. If I don't get it together to eat at 7, I can eat at 9 and not

feel I have to eat 'light', but rather, take in the nutrients I need. (In

tonight's case, roast lamb with broth sauce and cauliflower

slathered in melted raw butter.)

Third, the conversational and anecdotal and personal tone of

this list is invaluable. It keeps it fun and is a great way to

exchange ideas and information that doesn't happen in a more

rigid format.

Fourth, while newcomers are wonderful, there is a certain

respect for the 'vibe' of the list that needs to happen. People who

have taken the time, over years, to post frequently and stay

involved, are what make this list a communiy. I see nothing

wrong with asking someone to tread lightly before they suggest

major changes to how conversations are conducted here.

Fifth, veganism would NOT be relevant to this list, while low carb,

atkins, warrior etc, ARE relevant. Because the latter diets are not

in disagreement with the WAPF, they fit within the framework and

teachings of WAPF.

Sixth, NT is not a diet, it is an education. It gives you a broad

range of foods and preparations to choose from. Within that

context many ways of eating are supported depending on the

individual. People on this list are very bright and even

newcomers will figure out that this is not a warrior diet board, but

rather, people exchanging information within the Price

framework.

Finally Sally Fallon does not hold herself up as some sort of

guru and that is what's great about her. We all have a

tremendous amount of respect for her. But we don't consider

her book gospel the way so many dietary authors demand to be

considered. NT is arguably the best book on nutrition ever

written and that's why it opens the door to so many areas of

discussion.

So, Bee, no offense, but please do not ignore what is clearly the

consensus here, that people are happy with the nature of this

list, and please do not reprimand people who make it happen.

Thank you,

Daphne