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Tricky Tickey
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Seem like all I hear about is what you can't eat. Okay, so somebody throw out some good positive input. Only list what you CAN eat on the Lyme diet.

Remember, no "no's"!!!!

[ 02-08-2011, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: arkiehinny ]

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Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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Lymetoo
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eggs
chicken
broccoli
green beans
brown rice in moderation
ham
beef
lamb
turkey
peas
corn
snap peas
celery
cashew butter
almond butter
italian beans
sweet potatoes
wild rice
quinoa
buckwheat
oats (some can)


uh

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Tricky Tickey
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Wow!!! Thanks Lymetoo!

Hey, what about peanuts and almonds?

And do you know how I could make chocolate candy with Stevia and organic cocoa?

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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Tricky Tickey
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Is Ezekial bread acceptable...you know, make from sprouts?

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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No peanuts or peanut butter... almond butter and sunflower butter and just about every other nut...or nut butter.

Something about peanuts causing swelling?

I do a lot of dips... with gluten free blue chips.
guacamole, hummus, more hummus...

I do smoothies & eggnogs... mmmmm. getting good at these! I add all kinds of powder supplements to these so there are less pills to swallow. Stevia makes them taste sweet & my son loves most of them. What he won't drink, I drink!

Nuts and berries for snacks. I keep lots of variety around.

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So this would include beans? Like garbanzo beans for the hummus.....? Black beans, I assume. Can someone give me a list of beans, please? Thanks!!

So tell me something sweet..like in fruits. Berries are great great great! Can make it into a dessert, guilt free.

Oh darn this would mean my fat free cottage cheese would spoil!

If everyone just adds a little, maybe I'll print it off and have my list of DO's!

Remember, don't use the word NO.

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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I do use beans... kidney, pinto, chick peas, split peas, black beans.

Granny smith apples.

I use blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries for sweet stuff... add stevia.

I make pecan/carrot muffins with stevia and rice flour... they are to die for!
>PM me for the recipe.

I use Pamela's gluten free Baking and Pancake mix to make pancakes, crepes, carob chip cookies.

Udi's bread - french toast, buffalo chicken sandwich, toast...

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May health be with you!

Toxic mold was suppressing our immune systems, causing extreme pain, brain fog and magnifying symptoms. Four days after moving out, the healing began.

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Beans in moderation.

Yes to almonds, cashews (moderation) and pecans.

I do limited amounts of Udi's bread. No Ezekiel for me.. it contains gluten.

arkie.. look thru old posts in General .. someone did have a cocoa recipe with stevia

yes to granny smith apples .. that is the only fruit i'm using right now

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asaparagus
avocado
cauliflour
red peppers
green peppers
yellow peppers
orange peppers
lettuce
cucumbers
tomatoes
onions
alfalfa sprouts
bean sprouts
greens (collard, kale, etc.)
cabbage
turnips
wax beans (yellow beans)
snow pea pods
radishes
squash
parsley
cilantro
garlic
jalapino peppers
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds
mustard
mayonnaise
cheese
bacon
almonds
pecans
brazil nuts
hazel nuts
macadamia nuts

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TF mentioned all those things I don't eat!! [lol] [lol]

I eat some of them... just kidding!

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eggplant
brussel sprouts
water chestnuts
bamboo shoots
spinach
endive
watercress
mushrooms
white squash
artichokes
hot dogs
lemons
limes

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What about salmon, anchovies, shrimp?

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Things I ate this week:

frosted mini wheats (cheat))
organic chicken veggie soup
gluten free oatmeal
gluten free steel cut oats
eggs(I eat half a dozen a day)
kefir
yogurt
variety of beans
variety of veggies
potatoes
apples
grapefruit
berries
buckwheat pancakes
falafel
organic chicken sausage
organic turkey sausage
whey protein powder
creatine supplement
brown rice
organic chicken and turkey
brown rice cakes
almond butter
organic decaf coffee
green tea
cream of buckwheat

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Things I regularly eat:

Eggs
Veggie Burgers
BLack Bean Veggie Burgers
Stonyfield Farm Plain Yogurt
Corn Chips
Peanuts
Peanut Butter
Ezekiel Bread
Almonds
Green Apples
Frozen Raspberries / Blueberries (for my yogurt)
Lemons
Diet Pepsi (occasional...Aspartame isn't an issue for me)
Edy's "No Sugar Added Ice Cream" (Splenda isn't an issue for me. I need this to keep me from binging on sugar.)
Chili
Quinoa Pasta
Quinoa
Chicken
All vegetables
Dairy / CHeese / Milk
Salads from Panera Bread
IBC Diet Root Beer
Sweet Potatoes
Polenta
Brown Rice
All means / seafood

My cheats:
-PIzza with my family (once / week..we make it from scratch with mostly organic products)
-Real Ice cream with my family (once / week)
-Occasional Bagel from Dunkin Donuts

I have been eating these things and more regularly.

I stick to my diet 90% of the time, but do cheat on average of 1 day / week to keep my sanity.

I'm on Nystatin, GSE, Oil of Oregano, and Olive Leaf Extract. So far no yeast issues. I also brush my tounge each night and use LIsterine before bed.

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2/10 symptoms began
5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors

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Currently at around 95% +/- most days.

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I think it depends on the person and their LLMD's recommendations. Mine does not have any diet restrictions except the obvious like alcohol and sugar.

I eat fresh fruits and vegetables (all of them!)
Protein:organic chicken, turkey, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs
Complex carbs: brown rice, barely, black rice, wild rice, quina,
Fats: coconut oil, olive oil, flax, nuts, peanut or almond butter
Other: sweet potatoes, apple cider vinegar, home made granola,
black tea, green tea.

Sweetener: honey, maple syrup (very small amounts)

Rare Treats:
berry pie, cobbler or crisp with very small amount of honey. Presently I am trying gluten free but I was using whole wheat pastry flour

Frozen yogurt (made from B2 casein proteins) with small amount of honey or maple syrup. Serve with thawed blueberries. I am avoiding dairy right now to see what happens but I do not think I am sensitive to this type of milk protein.

Dark chocolate candy made from unsweetened chocolate and honey with a lot of walnuts

Carrot bread (not cake)
Oatmeal cookies with 1/4 the amount of sweetener called for- substituting honey, - and lots of seeds and nuts

These treats are not "sweet". They are good for you.

If I decide dairy is ok I will continue to eat cheese. I prefer organic goats milk or Jersey milk and yogurt.

I do not eat any sugar. I also do not eat red meat because it has so many toxins and stresses out the kidneys. I make most things from scratch and avoid processed refined foods with preservatives etc. NATURAL. I hope to go more and more vegetarian.

I am getting better and better. Right now I am about 85%. I believe my diet is a big part of it. When I eat meat I get toxic - body pain, clinched teeth, and smell from the release of toxins. When I eat too many sweets I get sicker from the infections. I have no pain now, not even any morning stiffness and I am 64 years old.

I need more stamina and better memory and more motivation. I feel so close to "there" but it is elusive.

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quote:
Originally posted by penguingirl:
What about salmon, anchovies, shrimp?

Yes to the salmon and shrimp! Anchovies have an awful lot of salt.

Newbies.. Not all items listed in above posts are OK! [Cool]

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Can we eat Potatoes?

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Lyme activated in April 2010 by gardasil vaccine.
DX: Lyme,Babs,Myco,Bart 11/10
Treatment Started: 3/28/11

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Red potatoes.

I have sweet potatoes every once in a while. Not sure if they are OK or not.

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quote:
Originally posted by tricia386:
Can we eat Potatoes?

In moderation .. like once a week or in small amounts more often than that.

red would be better than white..

even better than that is sweet potatoes, believe it or not!

Regular potatoes are a nightshade and cause pain for some people. (and yeast, of course)

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Nefferdun- Would love to know your Oatmeal Cookie recipie and the Carrot Bread!!!

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Tricky Tickey
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I can't believe I haven't been banished to the dungeon for all my iniquities. Gee....I think I need a 12-step program

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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There is a new book titled "The Lyme Diet: nutritional strategies for healing Lyme Disease". Written by Dr Nicola McFadzean. I read the book and listened to Dr McFadzean speak recently. I would highly recommend the book. You can order it from amazon.
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Two items I gleaned from Dr. Nicola's book that have become staple items are:
-plain kefir (I add stevia)
-whey protein powder (Tera's Whey makes a yummy dark chocolate flavor)

For an occasional treat I'll make pizza with an Udi's gluten-free crust and sheep-milk feta.

A bite or two of no-sugar added dark chocolate can go a long way in satisfying a sweet tooth in a pinch.

Oh, not sure if I've seen lentils listed here.

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Tricky Tickey
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Whey protein powder....? I've been looking for another shake mix. I'll check it out at my local health food store. I wuv shakes!

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Early Disseminated LD- 2010.
Currently doing acupuncture and yoga.
Negative Igenex (IND & Pos Bands)
ISSUES AFTER: Tendonitis, letter reversal, Low immune system.
PREVENTION:SaltC,Iodine,Humaworm,
Chiropractic.

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