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It turns out I've been sort of on a Lyme diet for the last couple years, partly after talking with a specialist doc, partly from what I'm able to tolerate. However, not having expected to consider Lyme, some of my priorities on what's 'healthy' may need to change. So I'm throwing it out to those with experience and knowledge to find out what the current understanding is on some foods.
Here's my list. Tell me which you would keep, toss or use sparingly if you were attempting to modify your diet for .
I'm assuming these are fine: Spinach All mustard-family plants... (Cabbage, collards, brussels, etc.) All cucurbits except maybe watermelon, canteloupe and honeydew... (Cucumbers, squash, winter and summer) Most protein sources like egg, fish, chicken, tofu Cooked or veggie sushi
If I haven't listed it here, I probably have a food reaction to it. (Nightshades, gluten, dairy, so pizza is 'death pie' as one friend puts it. )
I have a confessed addiction to chocolate and sugar. This is a hard habit to break and an acknowledged problem. Suggestions on this would be appreciated too.
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Hello gr33nman,
After almost 7 years of abx tx for Lyme and the infection currently in remission, I find myself with all the food maladies that you've mentioned and can't begin to tell you what foods you would do best on. For instance - Cabbage just kills me, as do some of the others that you mentioned.
I've decided that I'm going to try the Allergie-Immune therapy and find out if I can get these allergies, toxins, etc. solved to any degree. I'm thoroughly tired of dealing with them all.
If you're interested in looking into this possibility, see the post "Allergie Immune Germany" post in Medical Questions. Good luck in whatever you do.
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I'll have to look up those cheese substitutes. Often, they can be a glob of old oil.
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Be sure your rice milk is unsweetened. Many rice, soy and almond milk brand use various kinds of sugar.
Be sure your rice protein powder is from a good source. Try to get organic or at least non-GMO. Know the date of manufacture and where it is grown. It's best if it is not stored in some hot warehouse or on a ship for months at a time.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROTEIN & AMINO ACID DURING ACUTE & CHRONIC INFECTION . . .
Anura V. Kurpad - Institute of Population Health & Clinical Research, Bangalore, India
129. Indian J Med Res 124, August 2006, pp 129-148. Review Article.
Excerpt: " . . . In general, the amount of EXTRA protein that would appear to be needed is of the order of 20-25 per cent of the recommended intake, for most infections. . . ."
- Full article at link (or google the title if it does not go through).
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Diet for lyme patients is part of discussion in this book -
This book, by an ILADS member LLMD, holds great information about treatments options and support measures:
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you said: " . . . addiction to chocolate and sugar . . ."
Well, magnesium will help that. So will protein. However, if you are not battling major yeast (and if so, some of the fruits may be too sweet) . . .
But, if you are not battling yeast, you might consider going to a very high number for DARK chocolate. Milk chocolate is clearly off limits.
Start with an 85% Dark Chocolate - just one ounce will be enough, really. You can also break up that one once and mix it in with a lot of nuts and it will stretch. It is important to have your little treat with food, never alone.
For absolutely no sugar and still a treat, cocoa powder mixed with unsweetened rice milk and a touch of stevia (from plants).
@ping - I'm sorry you've been through so much. I know what it's like because I'm right there too. I guess what I was asking for was comparing what's 'accepted' from my list of things I can eat as part of a more typical lyme diet and what should be suspect as part of a typical lyme diet.
@Keebler I do like stevia. For certain, milk chocolate is already out of the playing field. It's hard not to get unsweetened chocolate though. 85% is good.
And I'm definitely a label reader - I know about MSG and stay away from it like the plague.
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Almost everyone who is on antibiotics has some amount of yeast. To keep it to a minimum, you have to stay clear of sugar in all forms... fruit included.
You can have Granny Smith apples.
Read this for a complete list of OK and not-OK foods.
Yeast has been unkind to me too. This is a good list. Thanks.
Hey - I just noticed - I don't see anything about carrots or carrot juice.
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It depends on the state of candida. You may have to avoid them for a while but, in my opinion . . .
Carrots or carrot juice would be in moderation WITH other foods. A big glass of carrot juice alone should be a no-no for anyone. You can do a juice with lots of celery and other things and put in just one carrot.
Carrot have wonderful nutrition and their natural sugars can be healing on many levels, they are just best with other veggies and protein, etc.
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