Picky Eaters---UNITE!

Yes, I admit it. I am an awfully picky eater. Can't help it. Mother said I was a picky eater from Day One. There are just foods I don't like! Never did. And now, there are foods that, sadly, no longer like me. To protect my vocal cords, my ENT specialist put me on the GERD Acid reflux diet two decades ago. As a professional speaker, he felt that I needed to my ensure vocal health.
No problem: I gave up the acidic, spicey, caffeinated foods and stopped eating late at night. NO garlic nor onions cross my lips and dairy is nary a food in which I indulge. But when I looked down the DO NOT EAT list and saw chocolate, I could only assume that was a medical mistake and blithely continued on my Sees/Mounds Bars candy path. Then came the recommended diet to ensure bone health and that wasn't so terrible. Afer all, I didn't want osteoporosis so sodas were on the Do Not Buy list.

The good news is that I don't get heartburn, feel overly stuffed, my bone density increased 5.3%, my vocal cords are in good health and my voice doesn't get hoarse. The bad news: you may think I'm no fun as I don't splurge on the verbotten. The good news: if you like fries, I'm always up for splitting an order...as long as they are extra cripsy. As a born an bred Chicagoan, you can always tempt me to eat a Vienna hot dog even if we aren't at the ballpark!

There are foods I really like that no longer agree with me. I promise not to make comments about your eating habits nor will I make faces at the foods I can't stand. But please, don't give me grief about my eating. There are people with diverticulitis, diabetis, Krohn's disease who must eat carefully and shouldn't have to apologize for their eating regime. The point is that we can enjoy each other's company and conversations even if we don't have the same food preferences. Whether it's a business lunch or dinner with a longtime friend, let's give each other some latitude and leeway. Ultimately, that's the right way.

And your way???? susan@susanroane.com