Diet

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There are so many reasons why individuals react negatively to foods which is why an elimination diet is the best method of assessing food sensitivities. Everyone with CFS/FM, Migraines, IBS/IBD, Eczema, Hives, ADHD/ADD/ASD and other chronic medical conditions should try this diet at some stage!! 

The diet described below is:

Unrefined/whole/fresh foods 
Devoid of all food additives/colourings/artificial sugars 
Gluten free, casein free and lactose free 
Very low in salicylates 
Very low in dietary yeasts 
Very low in dietary glutamates 
Very low in dietary biogenic amines 
Very low in dietary solanines 
Generally hypoallergenic 
Devoid of caffeine and alcohol

Adhering to the following diet for a period of time enables a person to determine if any of these key, and common, food sensitivities are present. Observing benefits in any aspect of health while on this diet indicates one or more of the points listed above are significantly related to your symptoms. This diet provides a snapshot in time of what you may feel like while taking into consideration all the factors listed above.
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Sweet potatoes, turnips, carrots, beets, and onions all bring a boatload of nourishing carbohydrates to the table, with that little bit of sweetness that comes with the breakdown of starches. Summer and winter squash are also terrific options. Their high-fiber content means they break down slowly in the body, so you stay fuller for longer.

Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage are hearty, fiber-packed veggies that also supply a steady supply of energy. Combine these with a fat, like olive or coconut oil, to get the most of your veggie experience. A great tool for finding filling recipes using these ingredients is through the Food Monster App, food app available for both Android and iPhone. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to cut out or reduce allergens like meat, dairy, soy, gluten, eggs, grains, and more

Quinoa, amaranth, and millet are actually high-carbohydrate seeds that yield more protein, more omega fatty acids, and more nutrients than other grains. They are lower on the glycemic index and can provide ample energy in the form of a side dish, main or snack. We love making them in a batch and having a scoop or two handy anytime we need. Try this Quinoa With Black Bean and Lime Salad.

Aim to include a carbohydrate – especially in the form of a veggie – at every meal. Thanks to nature’s convenient combining, you’ll get an extra hit of nutrients and lasting energy, without the spike in blood sugar. Everyone wins, especially your pancreas.

One cup of chopped raw carrots, corn, beets, winter squash, and sweet, white or red potatoes has 12 to 27 grams of total carbohydrates and 3 to 4 grams of fiber. They’re also a little higher in sugar, with 3 to 9 grams in all of them except white and red potatoes. They only have 1 to 2 grams of sugar. Starchy vegetables are good sources of vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B-6, as well as vitamin A from carrots, sweet potatoes and winter squash.

Fruits
One apple, banana, orange, peach and pear, one-quarter of a cantaloupe, and 21 sweet cherries provide 12 to 34 grams total carbohydrates. Pears, sweet cherries, bananas and apples have the most carbohydrates. They range from 26 grams in pears and cherries to 34 grams of total carbohydrates in an apple. The other fruits have 12 to 19 grams of total carbohydrates. Fruits are rich in phytochemicals and vitamins, but they're also higher in sugar and lower in fiber than starchy vegetables or beans. Their sugar content ranges from 11 to 25 grams and they have 1 to 6 grams of dietary fiber.

1. Pumpkin
2.Butternut squash
3. Sweet potato
4. Turnip
5. Parsnip
6. Carrot
7. Beetroot
8. Taro

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Historians think poi, a sticky, nutritious food made from pounded taro root, has been eaten in the Hawaiian islands since the time of the ancient Polynesians.

Taro is used to make Hawaiian Poi that is Hawaii’s recipe for revitalisation.

9. Chestnuts
10. Lotus Root
11. Chinese water chestnut
12. Arrowroot
13. Oca or New Zealand Yam
Try growing your own. You can eat them raw or use them in recipes instead of potatoes.

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