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What To Look For When Buying Food?
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I recently asked the question what foods do you avoid? And got some great answers but find myself so overwhelmed when shopping g buy the long ingredients list on the products!
I just want to cut out one thing at a time I know with gluten it's what's barley etc to look for but when it comes to fates and sugars I have no clue what I am look at please help😊

posted November 17, 2018
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I’ve been gluten free for about 3 years now and I think that is why I’m still not too bad with Fibro. I don’t eat bread full stop. Gluten free bread is an alternative but I’ve just cut it out for so long and I love rice cakes in terms of some sandwich source. Gluten free pasta tastes the same as normal pasta and is great. Be careful of foods high in sodium as the salt makes inflammation and symptoms worse. Besides gluten free, I take Iberogast every morning before anything goes in my stomach, including coffee. I also take it just before dinner. It’s an absolute saviour and Iberogast is all natural herbs and u just shake 20 drops into a tiny bit of water and I skull it.
Also, I don’t eat sweets often and when I crave some form of sugar I usually go for some bliss balls or yoghurt.
Honestly, cutting out all package crap is the way to go. My diet is pretty damn healthy and it doesn’t need to be complicated. Basic veg, salads, meats, fish, nuts, eggs, yoghurt (lactose free is also really good yoghurt I’ve found), and gluten free muesli bars for those sweet cravings.

Oh lastly, be very careful of dressings. I don’t have mayonnaise or any creamy dressings often as I find it makes me feel worse. I use saracha or tomato sauce with meats but with salads I’ll usually have just oil or something very basic.

posted November 17, 2018 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, I understand the complexity of this. At first I cut out sugar. No fizzy drinks or cakes, chocolate or alcohol. Eat as much fresh food as possible.
Keep it simple,
Meat and mash potatoes, and veg.
Chicken and salad.
Fish with boiled potatoes or rice. Green beans, sweetcorn, carrots, mushrooms.
Keep away from packet and pasta sauces (that are full of additives and sugars).
Once I cut out sugar my daily joint-pain was less.
Just take it slow. God bless you 🌸💕

posted November 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Haley
They say not to drink coffe tea alcohol because it cause flair ups.
I have IBS and diverculities so I try not to eat starchie foods.
Foods that are good spices such as chilli peppers turmeric ginger that helps with inflammation immune system.

Vitamin D is a common deficiency among adults, including those with fibromyalgia. But getting enough of the nutrient is especially important for people with this disease, as it has been found to help reduce pain.

Vitamin D can be found naturally in some breeds of fish, particularly those that live in cold water environments, such as swordfish, tuna, and sockeye salmon. The nutrient is also in eggs, as well as fortified foods like milk and orange juice. These foods aren’t the only way to up your vitamin D intake, though. Sun exposure is also an excellent source, although it’s important to be mindful about protecting your skin against harmful rays.

Foods Rich in Magnesium
Like vitamin D, magnesium has also been found to reduce pain in those with fibromyalgia. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of foods that are rich in this mineral. Dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are among the best sources.

Magnesium can also be found in beans, lentils, nuts (like almonds), seeds (such as pumpkin seeds), avocados, bananas, dark chocolate, and fatty fish (i.e. salmon, mackerel, and herring). To help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, Dr. Axe recommends eating “a minimum of three servings a day of these foods.”

There you go hun just looked up on Internet and cooyed this for you.
🤗 ❤️ 💐

posted November 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member
posted November 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Wow thanks everyone some great info here x

posted November 17, 2018

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