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❓Question on our main Facebook page
Some popular responses:
Katy J. “That sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children.”
Joanne M. “BMI isn’t a good measure of a person’s health & especially not their worth.”
Jennifer S. “There's no such thing as a "superfood"“
Mico P. “Gluten-free doesn't mean it's healthier.”
Daniel B. “There is no forbidden food.”
Carrie W. “You’re only eating “bad” food or being “bad” if you have stolen the food.”
Alyssa T. “Organic does not mean better, just more expensive.”
David S. “Diet doesn’t mean ‘eat less’, it means ‘what you eat’.”
Lucia C. “Ultra-processed foods are not evil.”
Pat S. “Eat what you want, especially if you're 96!”
Emily H. “Unless you are my patient, I don’t care what you eat… I’m not judging your choices & I won’t give unsolicited “advice”!”
💡Spotlight: 2️⃣Questions for Christina Heiser
👉Follow Christine Heiser on LinkedIn HERE
Question #1: Who is the audience for your newsletter and what made you want to start a newsletter?
My newsletter, Celiac Self-Care, is primarily for people with celiac disease and family members or loved ones of people with celiac disease, but I also write content that appeals to people with other dietary restrictions and chronic conditions. I started my newsletter in October 2023 because I wasn't happy with the information available about celiac disease online. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in March 2020 (at the beginning of the pandemic!) and encountered a lot of misinformation in the various online support groups I joined. My professional background is as a health writer and editor, so I felt uniquely qualified to use my platform and expertise to provide research-backed information about celiac disease…to offer tips and advice that help make navigating the celiac lifestyle less stressful since it can be mentally taxing.
Question #2: What do you think is one of the biggest misunderstandings about celiac disease.
I think one of the biggest misunderstandings about celiac disease is how serious it is. It's a lifelong autoimmune condition with no cure other than adhering to a strict gluten-free diet. I've had people ask me what I eat on my "cheat days" and tell me that eating a little bit of gluten probably won't hurt me. But even one crumb of gluten could lead to intestinal damage, and in the long run, gluten exposure could lead to serious health complications such as infertility, osteoporosis, other autoimmune disease diagnoses, and even cancer. Even though my immediate symptoms might be relatively mild if I were to eat gluten, long-term damage is still being done. People with celiac disease never get a day off from eating gluten and have to be really careful when it comes to reading labels at the grocery store and dining out at restaurants.
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4️⃣Things You May Have Missed
1. LinkedIn - Your Gluten-Free Patients are Paying More for Food
Think your grocery bill is high? Try eating gluten-free | CBC News
Your patients with celiac disease, those who follow a gluten-free diet for other medical conditions or who are voluntarily eating gluten-free are most likely paying more for packaged products labeled “gluten-free”, some estimates are 200-500% higher.
2. Substack - “10 Strong Suggestions for Surviving the Age of Misinformation”
by A.J. Jacobs (Part 1)
1.THOU SHALT APPROACH TRUTH-SEEKING AS A PUZZLE
2.THOU SHALT PAY HEED TO EXPERTS (PLURAL) BUT BE SKEPTICAL OF ANY ONE EXPERT (SINGULAR)
3.THOU SHALT GIVE PERCENTAGES TO YOUR BELIEFS
4.THOU SHALT BE WARY OF HUMAN MEMORY
5.THOU SHALT EMBRACE SOURCES THAT ARE OPEN ABOUT THEIR MISTAKES
3.DIY the “BRAT” diet is NOT recommended for kids?
From American Academy of Pediatrics:
Diarrhea in Children: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
“The bananas, rice, applesauce, toast (BRAT) diet, once recommended while recovering from diarrhea, is no longer considered useful. Because BRAT diet foods are low in fiber, protein, and fat, the diet lacks enough nutrition to help a child's gastrointestinal tract recover. Some pediatricians believe that it may actually make symptoms last longer. Ideally, children can resume eating a normal, well-balanced diet appropriate for their age within 24 hours of getting sick. That diet should include a mix of fruits, vegetables, meat, yogurt, and complex carbohydrates.”
4.LinkedIn - from Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND - AICR
Top Questions from Dietitians about Diet & Cancer - American Institute for Cancer Research
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