Unlike you, starting a second blog is NOT on my agenda. I can barely get 2 posts up per month as it is, but I do like to tackle the behind-the-scenes science of all this. I’m not a huge fermented foods fan either, to be honest. I do like goat kefir and drink that on a fairly regular basis, though. I have GF sourdough bread on my radar though. Thanks for your comment! I always like hearing from you. =)

Melissa

I’ve never had a GF donut. But, my daughter made the most amazing looking GF/DF donuts last week. Luckily she was in NY when she made them and I was in Colorado. =)

The broccoli connection is interesting, and of course, science-based. I have a great research article just waiting to be linked to all this!

Melissa

Very interesting. I’ve been coming across more on cruciferous veggies and the gut, and it seems to explain why I’ve craved (as in have to have some every day / husband thinks I’m weird) cruciferous veggies my entire life. Broccoli is actually on par with cookies for me. And, my gut is hooped

Thanks! As always, I appreciate your feedback. Even if you do throw in alien encounters. =)

I wish my blog was called “Ninja Geek.”

Melissa

Thank you for your great thoughts on all this. I totally agree and although I don’t take probiotics, I do believe they are incredibly helpful for people who need them. It’s just important to buy high-quality products. I’m a fan of Nordic Naturals.

I actually have 2 more posts on this subject swirling around in my head. The next 2 will be short and sweet. One will focus on broccoli and gut bacteria and one will be a test to see how well connected you are to your internal environment.

Also, thank you SO much for your kind sentiments about the book. I can’t begin to tell you how much I (we, Pete included) appreciate the positive feedback.

Good luck with your journey to regain your strength. It will happen, just stick to it. One step at a time.

Melissa

Shirley

I also have 2 genes for celiac, think I probably have the super taster gene (but acknowledge that I certainly do NOT have the one that makes me run real fast )

I am a huge advocate for celiacs taking probiotics. (I sound like a probiotics pusher sometimes) but honestly, they are essential, especially in the newly diagnosed. They are a huge help to anyone with c.diff. too. Antibiotics wiped out my good gut bacteria and left me sick as dog. (And likely triggered the celiac in me for good.)

I love your articles and your book. I am trying to regain the strength in my muscles (they took a huge hit) and stop the significant joint/bone pain I suffered from long undiagnosed celiac. It is inspiring and encouraging to read that others have regained their ability to do strenuous exercise once more.

I try to learn all I can about the human body and autoimmunity so I can understand how to keep it fueled properly. If there is a “gift” of being a celiac–it is learning to eat better and learning how to control stress which promotes inflammation.

The section on the history of wheat in your book–just fantastic!! It should be required reading for all.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

And I am with you—hooray for cruciferous veggies!!