Hi, the suggested foods for cfs are as varied as any other suggestions for weight loss diets or plans for inflammation, etc....it tends to be trial and error and what works for you. You may have other health issues like glucose problems, diabetes or hypoglycemia...then it's more good protein and low glycemic carbs...or you may run better on starches, a few do...and find oatmeal for breakfast us better than eggs...you may have food sensitivities....
I can suggest keeping a food journal with what you eat and how you feel afterward. Remember that it can take time for reactions, or body aches from nightshade foods...so look for a pattern. I do best with paleo, low glycemic carbs and 5 meals a day..and avoiding my food sensitivities. Hope you find what works for you.

*like body aches from nightshades.... (android typing)

Thanks Nina! A food journal is a great idea, and I'll start doing that. I appreciate all of your thoughts, and it feels good to have a starting point.

I generally avoid all sugar and try to follow a low carb diet. Sugar seems to create an inflammatory response in my body which makes the fatigue and pain worse.

Bluebonnet08: Interesting. There are a couple of things I'm going to try eliminating from my diet to see if it helps, and sugar is definitely on the list. So is caffeine (and oddly that's going to be MUCH harder to give up than the sugar). Thanks for your insights. :)

I have found that all simple carbs make me worse. I eat protein and vegetables and nuts. Lots of eggs, raw veggies, meat of any kind, and cashews every day. I pay no attention to fats. I fact, I eat a lot of fat. I allow myself 2-3 low sugar fruits a week. strawberries, melons, oranges and occasionally an apple. Sadly no grapes. No bread, desserts etc. Strict paleo say no peanut butter, but I eat a lot of it. With no simple carbs I get no gluten. Sometimes I stumble on something new and think "I can eat that and it is sooo good." It's always a mistake and I lose that precious stability. What I eat is the most important thing I do for my CFS.

I avoid stimulants, caffeine, sugar, preservatives, alcohol, artificial sweetener. It's good to see what works for you but I think it's good not to ramp up your adrenaline or put strain on your liver.

I eat a natural foods diet, all organic, and I'm vegan. Getting off store bread and onto organic whole wheat bread that I bake myself seems to make a big difference for me. When I didn't have time to bake, my health went downhill.

The only food sensitivity I've been able to pin down is nightshade toxin. All nightshades contain glycoalkaloid toxins, primarily solanine and chaconine, but the percentages vary tremendously. I am definitely more sensitive than the average person...if I eat slighly green or improperly stored potatoes they burn my throat and give me indigestion and cramps. Eggplant with a bad "pedigree" do the same thing. With the eggplant, it's apparently all in the breeding of the seed crops, which I've learned by growing them in my garden. Eggplant with good breeding history doesn't bother me at all...you have to be careful about where you buy your seed, I've found.

All the nightshade veggies contain solanine and chaconine...potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers. But some have much more than others. I can't eat tomatoes at all without getting sick from them eventually...that's one of the most common food sensitivities. Yet I can eat peppers, even hot ones, because their solanine and chaconine levels are much lower. It can be very confusing...especially since the effects may not show up right away.

The hot peppers help my sinuses and help clear my lungs, they've been used for that for thousands of years.

I avoid sugar...in anything. I have bad teeth, but they don't bother me if I stay away from sweet foods. Watch out for carrots, modern carrot varieties have as much sugar content as strawberries. I grow my own carrots, older varieties, and I use only small amounts in soup so the sugar is diluted. They give a nice flavor to a soup if they're good carrots. Currently I'm harvesting Muscade carrots...you can buy the seed at Rareseeds. com. I like this variety for its flavor and heat tolerance...it grows like a weed for me.

I tried all different types of eating, limiting pretty much most things at one time or another. I would give it about a six months try for each but found that nothing makes me feel worse or better. Dark Chocolate does help with my cognitive issues some but not a cure. I find just eating healthy, lots of proteins, vegetables, fruit makes me feel better by just making me feel healthier. We each have to find what is right for us so try different types of eating, limiting one thing at a time. I, at first, limited everything & then realized that wouldn't tell me anything. Don't rely on what you read on the internet because we are all different, all have different problems & such. Have patience, this will take you a while. Hugs, Denise