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Dallas, TX

I've been GF for 5 or so years now (not for my lupus). One of my doctors suggested I try an anti inflammatory diet, so I started googling thinking "I'm already GF, so this might not be too difficult." Famous last words. My head was spinning with all to condridicting info out there and had to shut it down. At my next chiropractic appointment, he suggested to go meatless for a month. 😭 Head spinning again! He said to eat grains and legumes for my protein. 😳 I thought you are supposed to stay… read more

July 2, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

The Reader's Digest put out a book called "Foods that Harm, Foods that Heal". I have found it a good reference for dietary restrictions due to lupus, interstitial cystitis and hypo-thyroid disease. That being said, it can be a challenge when a recommended item to eat for one disease is a no no for the other. Just a matter of finding a balance.

July 2, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Anti nflammatory Doc said to make it easy was all whites Flour, sugar , dairy, everything we like cookies, ice cream , etc etc they say raw fruits ,veggies, chicken , salmon , lots of colored fruits but low sugar ones berries it goes on and on they hv a book on anti inflammatory diets for dummies it's on Amazon Real reasonable they hv used ones on there as well u could pick it up for 5 bucks good luck 😊😊😊

July 3, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have found Dr Josh Axe to be very helpful. He has a book "Eat dirt" and he has a site on facebook too.

July 2, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

My daughter was advised to stay away from processed foods & sugar & dairy along with gluten free. So it doesn't leave very much comfort foods..πŸ˜•

July 3, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I just bought an anti inflammatory paleo diet book. I'll let you all know how it works. Here's to hope!

July 2, 2016

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