What are you eating today? Breakfast, lunch and dinner?
Following the diet is a struggle - thought it might be inspirting to see what you all are eating.
Anyone get creative with the limited choices we have?
Posted by mandy614 (Member # 16524) on :
Some of the things I eat are:
lots of whole roasted chicken, turkey cutlets or ground black beans avocados sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds almonds salads, veggies (no carrots, root veggies) quinoa lemons limes
I also use sea salt, tumeric, and lots of garlic. No other seasonings.
Best, mandy
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
So far today, I have eaten:
scrambled eggs raspberries plain oatmeal tea haddock peas pistachios/cashews/almonds with no oils
I eat alot of :
chicken turkey/turkey burgers haddock shrimp pork lean beef broccoli-fresh broccoli is great roasted in oven with olive oil until tips get browned asparagus cabbage cauliflower blueberries blackberries beanless chili made with sauce that contains no sugar homemade soups (organic broth without dextrose) omelets with peppers and onions salads
I use sea salt also, fresh basil, oregano, parsley, pepper, olive oil
I know it is hard to follow the diet and it gets tiring. Just remember that you're not alone and right now we are eating to live, not living to eat! We must do this to get well and stay well.
I also welcome other food suggestions. I try to follow the candida diet/high protein/low carb/no simple sugars/no processed foods/no gluten/no milk products.
Posted by DeafFromLyme (Member # 18795) on :
The diet thing is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO depressing to me.. I haven't started it yet, and LLMD has not told me anything about it but I learned form here...
I am going to try it though. But my biggest problem will be no PASTA..... I don't think I can live with out it!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH PASTA!! Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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If you can stay ahead of candida (and with Olive Leaf Extract that is possible) . . .
In moderation, with a balance of protein, good fats and veggies, dark berries, whole grains are usually fine. Your body requires carbs and complex carbs are the best way to go.
AND there is a wonderful gluten-free pasta. While it's not as complex as whole grains themselves, you might find a small serving with a delicious sauce will be just fine.
Trader Joe's has a nice brown rice penne and Tinkyadka makes various kinds of brown rice pasta. Penne holds up the best.
Mary's Gone Crackers makes great gluten-free crackers that are very complex carbs.
Legumes are fine, too, in balance. Lentils really help keep blood sugar stable and are full of nutrients.
While a jolt at first, once you are on a roll, there is no reason to feel deprived at all. Garden herbs and spices are a treasure.
Check out books:
Moosewood; The Enchanted Broccoli Forest; The Cure is in the Kitchen; A Spoonful of Ginger . . .
Books on a Mediterranean Diet are also a good bet.
Frankly, the "American Diet" has been pretty bad for a long, long time. There is so much flavor that we can find by using herbs such as rosemary, etc. and checking out ethnic dishes (with healthier versions if required).
Long over the idea I grew up with of dessert for breakfast, I find chicken soup a great way to start the day. Salmon and kale is another great breakfast.
Food - real food - should be celebrated and savored.
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More about nutritional menu for lyme patients here:
This book, by an ILADS member LLMD, holds great information about treatments options and support measures:
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