Why does food have to be so complicated?

     Three years ago, we set out on a journey to remove wheat and dairy from Sweet Girl's diet. We achieved many of the results that we desired, so we have continued that with her. Now, we're thinking about removing wheat/gluten with Big Boy, but for different reasons.

    We've noticed that foods comprised largely of wheat are the foods that he craves. He's also engaging in more behaviors that are very undesirable. Now, I'm not excusing his behavior and basing it solely on the food that he eats. I know that in his little sinful heart, there are behaviors and attitudes that come from in there. However, I have seen changes in behavior occur in one child because of changes in diet. Could it possibly work with another?

     Now, since we're doing this experiment with two kids, the Daddy Guy and I figure that the whole family may as well go gluten-free. The Daddy Guy is hoping to see some changes in his weight as a result. I, personally, in my little heart, want to go on eating all of the baked goods I can possibly eat. Food is an issue for me. I like to eat. I like the way food tastes. It's not just a means of fueling my body to do everything I need to do, it's a source of enjoyment. Alas, I'll go along with this experiment in order to try to benefit all of us.

     I'm already baking gluten-free bread on a regular basis for Sweet Girl. I'll just need to bake more often. I think I may have to add several more baked goods to my repertoire