Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. It is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease is caused by infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and is primarily transmitted to humans as well as dogs, horses and other domesticated animals by the bite of infected ticks.
Hi evryone,
I was wondering if anyone has ever seen a nutritionist to help them figure out what to eat? I know that I would feel alot better if I could just eat correctly. Thing is I do not have the patience or memory to read anything and make it stick. My husband has it just as bad so he cannot help. I was just wondering if anone has went and have they been able to get you on the right track as far as staying away from sugar, gluen etc.
I have tons of books and websites but just cannot comprehend them and it is very frustrating, Just looking for some wy to help me with figuring out my diet. Food is a bad subject fpr me anyway. I just dont like alot of i. Thanks for you replies. Have a great weekend.
I was wondering if anyone has ever seen a nutritionist to help them figure out what to eat? I know that I would feel alot better if I could just eat correctly. Thing is I do not have the patience or memory to read anything and make it stick. My husband has it just as bad so he cannot help. I was just wondering if anone has went and have they been able to get you on the right track as far as staying away from sugar, gluen etc.
I have tons of books and websites but just cannot comprehend them and it is very frustrating, Just looking for some wy to help me with figuring out my diet. Food is a bad subject fpr me anyway. I just dont like alot of i. Thanks for you replies. Have a great weekend.
I do this to keep it simple.
I guess we could call it the NO WAY diet!
No:
W =white sugar, flour, rice, pasta
A = alcohol
Y = yeast
If you can remember these three things it will help a lot. I still need a lot of help with my diet as I am missing some important things in avoiding sugar. I eat much less fruit than I used to, for example.
I use Stevia to sweeten. Some like Zsweet or Truvia. Avoid the packets on the restraunt tables... they add to inflammation and CNS issues.
I have gotten used to certain snacks I can have and stick to them so I don't have to read labels and think so hard. Triscuits, tortilla chips, certain dry cereals mixed w/nuts and a bit of stevia.
Good luck with this and I think you are right... you will feel a lot better. I speak for myself when I say that many times the YEAST BEAST is in charge if I stray off this path and it's just lyme x 2... who needs it? It's just not worth it.
The best diet would be whole foods. No processed foods. Easy to say, not so easy to do in our culture, but it is possible. I probably eat 90% whole foods. I definitely don't eat enough vegetables. It's hard to change a life time of eating habits. Mine have always been heavy on the grains, I live for grains and breads. Now I try to stick with steel cut oats and brown rice, though I do cheat and have pizza about once a week.
Many with lyme say no milk products at all and no gluten products at all. All wheat products, even whole wheat, has gluten in it. Most grocery stores have a natural food section, and you can usually find gluten free products there.
I now realize this is not really your question. You are asking if anyone has been to a nutritionist and if it has helped. I have not. But I do know the several drs I have talked to all said the same thing - no gluten and no milk products. No sugar and no alcohol.
No fruit other than lemons and grapefruit if candida is an issue.
I had a hard time sticking to it because of my lifestyle, but when I was able to stick with it , I noticed my blood sugar level was stable.
Too strict an eating plan will lead to disaster most times. This one isn't hard once you get the hang of it b/c it is least restrictive... I love the zone but it's too much to read... I incorporate the visual though... a third on my plate to each; protein, vegies, carb (if I serve a separate carb).
My Dr added these to my plan. He said I need more fruit and not to worry about the yeast so much bc I really need what the fruit has to offer - esp blueberries, and reds/purples.
He also wants me to add white or green tea.
All of these will boost antioxidants.
I learned that combining milk/dairy with something that you eat for antioxidants sort of defeats the purpose as they bind with the dairy and flush out. So, they won't hurt you and are still good for you, but just good to know that they also need to be eaten alone w/out dairy.
Let us know what the nutritionist says! I think it's a GREAT idea!
Thanks
I tried this diet pre dx for health and weight loss. Its a good diet, i just really suck at avoiding the sugar, pasta, and other stuff. I can't really cook for myself anymore, if its more than a few steps i get frustrated and overwhelmed. Pots start boiling over and i start crying, no fun. I eat horrribly and it likely has everything to do with why i feel so terrible all the time. I tried to see a nutritionist, but i haven't found one who was willing to work with me...