The first step has involved removing foods from my system, then trying them to determine if they cause more inflamation and pain. I thought this part would be difficult, but it really hasn't been. Maybe that part is still coming. So far I have removed the following:
Wheat/Gluten
Eggs
Milk Products
Corn
Soy
Beef
Nightshade Foods (Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Etc)
Peanuts
White Foods including Sugar
I have been debating which food I will re-introduce first, and I am leaning toward Eggs or Dairy products. I am a farmer's daughter after all. Then there is the temptation of Beef. Hmm. We will have to see. The nightshade foods are really difficult, because my father is Hispanic and I grew up eating spicy foods. It's hard to eat good mexican without Gluten or Dairy or Peppers or Beef.
I am also working on taking supplements and vitamins, and trying to reduce my stress levels. Getting excersise will be the most difficult thing for me, as I already have such a crazy schedule. How do I manage my stress while adding in more things? That is a balancing act that I will have to play with.
I am really glad to be doing this now, rather that 10 years ago. There seems to be so many more options in the stores and online for people trying to eat healthy. These 2 websites are my favorite so far. They have a lot of really good recipes.
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