Reflections on food

[dryadgrl]

So it's been about a month on the crazy food plan.

Generally I'm off of: gluten, processed grains, refined sugar, alcohol, chocolate, nightshades. With a focus on vegetables at every meal, organic, unprocessed meats, fruits and veggies. I can have unrefined sugars (fruits and raw honey). I'm off of most dairy except fermented or raw dairy, but dairy doesn't seem to bother me. Grains and refined sugar are a problem.

I ate half a bun with my burger this week and found that was pretty bad. My guts were not happy with that decision - even after a month off. The result was that my body feels nearly the same eating bread as it does eating refined sugar. I get heart palpitations and anxiety-like feelings. My mood becomes less stable and I tire really easily.

I have been able to take some supplements less and have been feeling a lot better. But it's totally true that the food that I eat makes a huge difference in how I feel. Mostly I'm pretty good at eating well. But i'd like to be able to eat a more wide variety of things. *sigh* But that is what's so and I'll keep doing my best.

Comments

[tahari.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear you've found something that helps and are feeling better :)

[dryadgrl]

Thank you. It's been a lot of work to figure this all out. I keep wondering how sustainable it will be. But for now I'm feeling better! Thank you!