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Posted 10/24/2009 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's just amazing at how much people like us know about foods and healthy things for the gut.  Even though I've had UC for 30 years I'm still learning things.  But wouldn't you agree that we know more than average people who can eat anything?  We may not always follow the rules but we sure know a lot, or at least learn a lot as time goes by.
Posted 10/24/2009 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
well, yes & no.... I mean, we know what's ok for ourselves to eat, which may or may not be considered "good" for the average person to eat. But I wouldn't say I know more than anyone else at work- I find most people to be pretty health conscious nowadays. The days of Happy Meal lunches are long gone! Maybe it depends on where you live too- I live on Cape Cod, & most people seem to be fairly active, doing lots of outdoorsy stuff, & a lot of people are pretty wealthy. So, that group tends to eat better than an inner city, poor urban area. There are lots of places to buy local fresh produce, locally caught fresh seafood, etc. Supplementation, on the other hand- a definite yes! I know a lot more than the average person about good gut supplements. No doubt.
Posted 10/24/2009 10:31 PM (GMT 0)

Eva Lou said...
well, yes & no.... I mean, we know what's ok for ourselves to eat, which may or may not be considered "good" for the average person to eat. But I wouldn't say I know more than anyone else at work- I find most people to be pretty health conscious nowadays. The days of Happy Meal lunches are long gone! Maybe it depends on where you live too- I live on Cape Cod, & most people seem to be fairly active, doing lots of outdoorsy stuff, & a lot of people are pretty wealthy. So, that group tends to eat better than an inner city, poor urban area. There are lots of places to buy local fresh produce, locally caught fresh seafood, etc. Supplementation, on the other hand- a definite yes! I know a lot more than the average person about good gut supplements. No doubt.

It's definitely opposite in this state and the surrounding states. It's amazing how much this changes depending on your region. Most of the south is HORRID on diet choices. Just look at our obesity rates.
Posted 10/25/2009 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
You hit the nail on the head Dr-A!! I know around here I have more knowledge of foods than most. When I tried dairy free people thought I had lost my mind and thought it was just terrible! They have no idea what MSG is or why it's bad and don't even get me started on high fructose corn syrup. I could rant on this all night, so I'll stop now...lol
Posted 10/25/2009 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Well I don't know about food, but I sure am the expert on colonoscopy preps with all these colleagues who are going for their very first one and are freaking! LOL! I call myself the "colonoscopy coach."
I don't disclose about my UC to many, but I do say I have digestive issues that require a yearsly scoping.
Posted 10/25/2009 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
I live in California, where everyone is supposed to be health conscious. I still feel like a food expert.
Posted 10/26/2009 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I'm a huge foodie who likes to cook, so I'd be feeling superior anyway. XD

In terms of food knowledge and stuff, though, I work with biologists. Nuff said. Though I do have one coworker who regularly makes a lunch out of a bag of pretzels.
Posted 10/26/2009 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Between all the research I've done on diets and UC and diets for fitness, I'm definitely not only the food expert in my office, but the supplement and workout expert, too. I'm the only one not hitting the donuts and the office candy jar all throughout the day.

I agree where you live makes a big difference. In the sunny South, we're notorious for bad food choices - everything deep fried - and obesity rates.
Posted 10/26/2009 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
It's funny b/c everywhere I go people find out how I eat and try to eat healthier. I really don't want to talk to much about food to them so they don't realize how much I really know about it but it kind of makes me happy that they consider eating healthier if even for one meal. :)
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