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It's not that I don't like the diet, it's that it doesn't exist -- the diet cited as Mediterranean isn't, as I keep repeating, there are different cultures all along the area and they don't eat the same but all tend to eat healthier than Americans do. But it's not a diet, and there are some problems in it, such as an extreme abundance of nightshades and so a lot of arthritis. That's why they did the nightshade studies in Italy -- the Mediterranean Diet.
I'm curious when you say Mediterranean diet but say no wine? That kind of rules out that diet, which is partly based on the antioxidants contained in red wine. It's also very high in olive oil and fatty fish, which should give you pretty good HDL levels -- in fact, looking at the numbers, your HDL isn't all that low, at least from what you report -- a couple fish oil or flax seed capsules a day should elevate it.
I have gall stones but they have never been a problem since leaving UK and changing to Mediterranean diet, of course with treatment I've had to change my diet several times and am now vegetarian and can't tolerate bread or wheat. I am of a mind to just grin and bear it as I am so close to finishing treatment but with the weight loss compounding things I feel as though my body is finally saying STOP any advice on easing this pain and debilitation?
Just started prescription for lowest dose possible of thyroid medication, but was reading about the need to avoid a high fiber diet. I thought high fiber was good. Thyroid had declined since last summer when I lost my husband to cancer and had to start preparing my own meals, basically followed the Mediterranean plan with lots of salad, raw brocolli and carrots. I've used Fiber One cereal and Citrucel for several years.
I think a lot of us do a version of I.F. all the time, without intending to. I know I do because I rarely eat breakfast and because of severe acid reflux, I'm not supposed to eat anything after 7:00 pm - that means I'm going from 7:00 pm to somewhere around 11:00 am without food, which is approximately 16 hrs. I can tell you, for me, it doesn't help with weight loss because sometimes, by the time I do eat, I'm so hungry, I eat too fast and too much...
Thanks for the advice but I actually follow a rigid diet with all you have mentioned above! Don't forget I am a Mediterranean with a healthy diet based on olive oil and fish. My problem is probably hereditary, because i have some relatives (my mum brother and his son) who had severe heart problems, the first died from heart attack and the second did a double by-pass at his 40ies...
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If you were my patient, I would encourage you to see your doctor if you feel you m ay have GERD. A good healthy diet with lots of varieties of vegetables and fruit and a minimum of red meat might help your symptoms, but often medications such as Prevacid, or Prilosec, must be added.
You may need endoscopy to rule out something more serious too, so see your doctor.
Good luck!
I understand this frustration. Sometimes losing weight can be daunting. I'm not a math person, don't like things overly complicated so I dumb it all down. Do you mind me asking how old you are and your sex? I couldn't do a keto diet because it's more of a diet plan. Too specific for me. Low carb, high fat. I'm also not a fan of the high fat. Remember that diet where they said you could eat all the bacon you wanted? How long have you been on the keto diet?
The most recommended diet is, as Paxiled said - the Mediterranean Diet, which incorporates a lot fish, vegetables, fruit and whole grains.
Our bodies change over time, so what worked at one point in our lives, may not work at another point in our lives - that is certainly true for me. As specialmom said - I used to be very slim and active and if I gained a few pounds it was no big deal because it would come off easily.
I think the recommendations above have some mistakes in them, at least in my humble opinion. Cashews and other nuts do have lots of fat but are excellent sources of protein and fiber and are recommended for heart health. They are excellent as replacements for eating too much animal protein. Almonds and walnuts are probably better as they have less fat, but cashews are still a great food. Wheat instead of rice?
It might be easier and more positive to think about what you CAN eat. The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to be helpful for those with diabetes and prediabetes... here is some information from MedHelp.org and the Sugar Sense app on how to try it: http://www.medhelp.
Unfortunately, all the data we have for diet and MS is anecdotal. Since MS is such a variable disease, it's hard to say what works and what doesn't!
If you're going to pick a diet, I suggest the Mediterranean diet. It's high in anti-oxidants and the right kinds of fats, and it's good for your brain health.
Basically nuts, dark greens, fish, olive oil and garlic, dark red wine, and chocolate. Stuff we like anyway, right?
Low carb diets can work very well for managing diabetes. Low carb diet can have carbs amount as low as about 5% of 20 - 30 g of carbs per day. These carbs will come mostly from non-starchy veges.
You can check out Dr Richard Bernstein Diabetes University on U-tube. You can also check out keto groups such as ketogains, which focus on adequate protein, limiting carbs, and healthy fats for energy balance.
Well, other than what I ate on vacation during which I didn't watch what I ate at all, I had actually previously cut way back on carbs and was eating more meat than usual. This is obviously not a good approach for me. I'm going back to a more Mediterranean diet which seems to produce the best results.
I don't eat margarine.
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