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Healthy eating and fibro

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Berwick upon tweed

Does anyone here find that a healthier diet helps fibromyalgia?
If so what sort of foods do you eat and also what foods do you find you have to avoid
XX

February 15, 2016
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Members shared strong agreement that cleaner eating helps manage fibromyalgia symptoms, with many reporting improvements in energy levels,... Read more

Members shared strong agreement that cleaner eating helps manage fibromyalgia symptoms, with many reporting improvements in energy levels, reduced pain, better sleep, and fewer migraines when they focus on whole foods and avoid inflammatory triggers. Several members recommended eliminating or reducing gluten, dairy, sugar, MSG, aspartame, caffeine, and processed foods, while emphasizing fruits, vegetables, unprocessed meats, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, though many also acknowledged the challenge of strict adherence and the occasional need for treats or convenience foods. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your body to identify personal triggers, staying active with gentle movement like daily walks, and giving yourself grace when perfection isn't possible.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I've have just joined slimming world lost 2lb so I think so
I eat plenty of fruit yougts vegetables rice pasta to keep me going..
I do feel I've more energy than before I dontget tired to easy
I walk every day may be 2times around my block
But it's getting me out and I love it to..
I would definitely say yes a diet can help fibromialga

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I watched a documentry once about fibro and the dr said that we should avoid seven things as they affect our central nervous systems. They are: sugar, aspertame, alcohol, gluten, dairy, msg, and caffeine. I tried that and it helped a lot although I love my chocolates and a glass of wine at the end of the day helps to sooth the pain. And a cup of coffee in the morning gets me going. As for the other four, I dont even think about touching those as they meen trouble.

February 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

The Walking helps 100%... When its summer time I walk almost everyday until I got up to about 30 minutes... When I can do this it gives me energy for the rest of the day but now that it's cold and snowy outside I just sit in my recliner thinking about moving to Mexico so I can swim in the ocean every morning with no winters

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I definetly feel better the cleaner my diet. I have been avoiding gluten, dairy, salty, perservatives and potatoes. Try an inflamation diet.

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I shall join you @A MyFibroTeam Member, I went and brought the goodies to get me started today - lets cheer each other on xx

February 15, 2016

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