Will Wog for Food
https://www.runningwithoutlimits.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/photodune-2277489-picnic-basket-m-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Terri Rylander Terri Rylander https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3c44825a1b7584e94226e3b1010c2ad2?s=96&d=mm&r=gMy journey to find answers to Hashimotos continues. Some days are ok and some are not. None are what I would call good. I have done a ton of research and reading.
I was surprised to read the numerous articles that suggest Hashimotos, and autoimmune diseases in general, may have a diet component. Specifically, food sensitivities. I have never been one to feel like I was sensitive to food. But, I am open to the idea that some kind of sensitivity is causing my whole body inflammation. Unfortunately, the variety of articles suggest all kinds of possible culprits:
- Gluten (or even all grains)
- Dairy (yes, even Greek yogurt)
- Soy (take a look – it’s in everything!)
- Nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.)
- Legumes (think kidney, garbonzo, green, peas, peanuts, etc.)
- Nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes)
- Raw cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, etc. – reduced iodine effectiveness)
- Citrus (grapefruit, oranges, lemons, etc.)
- Fungi (mushrooms)
- Corn (also in everything)
- Sulfites (wine, etc.)
- Sugar
- Caffeine
I remember reading this one day, early on, around lunch time. I looked in my fridge and just started crying. What on earth does a person eat? One can only eat so much lettuce! I decided to start with gluten for sure, but avoid dairy, soy, nuts, beans, and nightshades. I am basically following a Paleo diet, sometimes called Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP), but not been overly strict about it. Although I am one who claimed I would be devastated if I ever had to give up my cereal and milk, it hasn’t been that bad. Plus, I am very motivated.
In the morning, I make myself a smoothie with vanilla-flavored rice milk, vanilla-vegan protein powder, spinach, ginger, banana, avocado, and frozen berries. It’s a treat. Lunch is typically a big salad with vinegar and oil dressing. Dinner is pretty plain, with a protein source and steamed veggie. I am also experimenting with gluten-free things, but they are pretty expensive. So many people claim to feel so much better in just days. Honestly, I wish I could say it was a miracle cure, but it hasn’t been. After nearly 2 months, I really don’t feel much different. I have yet to give up sugar and caffeine but may have to consider that.
Meanwhile, I continue to jog/walk (wog) at about a 14-15 minute per mile pace. It’s depressing but all I can do.
And the journey continues…