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Posted 11/2/2014 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
Okay so I plan on going on a lyme diet, but I know a lot of the stuff you have to get from whole foods or a farmers place or something along the lines of that, don't have any of those by me and too broke to buy stuff from expensive stores in bulk. BUT I do have a Kroger and a Publix near me are there good things I can get from there or does it HAVE to absolutely be whole foods stores and farmers markets? Any help will be greatly appreciated, also if someone can give me a list of foods that would be awesome as well whether it's through here or email, thanks.
Posted 11/2/2014 6:16 AM (GMT 0)
You just need to eat a variety of colorful vegetables, greens, carrots, etc. and go light on the fruit. If you can, buy organic produce and organic meat, which can be too costly for many. Many chain grocery stores art starting to sell organic produce, so just look around the stores near you.

You could get a powdered greens mix and make a smoothie with it and maybe carrots and apples to sweeten it a bit.
Posted 11/2/2014 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Just do your best to avoid processed foods. If it comes in a box with a list of ingredients, it's not for you! Fresh veggies are good, but so are frozen (they are often cheaper and avoid the prep that you might be too tired to do).
Posted 11/2/2014 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
I think I said this in another post, eat less carbs and more greens. Throw in coconut oil, it makes a great a chicken and also eggs. I replaced all butter with coconut oil and even make my own almond butter with almonds........... and coconut oil.

MCT Ketogenics

Medium-chain triglyceride:
- butter
- palm oil
- coconut oil

Calorie Breakdown
Fat: 65%
Carbs: 10%
Protein: 25%

Protein:
Beef & Pork (grass fed)
Chicken & Turkey (free range)
Eggs
Seafood & Shellfish (non breaded)
Bacon & Sausage: check labels and avoid those cured with sugar
Wild game

Vegetables:
Any leafy green vegetable
Asparagus
Beet Greens
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Garlic
Kale
Lettuces and salad greens (Arugula, Bok Choy, Boston lettuce, Chicory, Endive, Escarole, Fennel, Mache, Radicchio, Romaine, Sorrel.)
Mushrooms
Olives
Onions (high in sugar)
Radishes
Sauerkraut
Scallions
Shallots
Snow Peas
Spinach

Dairy:
Heavy whipping cream
Sour cream
Full fat cottage cheese
Cheese (1oz = 1 carb)
Greek Yogurt (unsweetened)

Nuts & Seeds:
Almonds
Macadamias
Pecans
Walnuts
Nut flours, such as almond flour

Fats & Oils:
Olive Oil (organic, cold pressed)
Butter (organic)
Mayonnaise (make own)
Coconut Oil
Walnut oil (cold pressed)
Sesame oil, cold pressed
Flax oil, cold pressed

Spices:
Black Pepper & Turmeric, Basil, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Pepper (dried) Cilantro/Coriander seeds, Cinnamon (ground), Cloves, Cumin seeds, Dill, GARLIC, Ginger, Mustard seeds, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Posted 11/2/2014 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
look up anit-inflammatory diet on line. You want to get most of your calories from fat and protein. No sugar and very little carbs. Veggies are great and minimal fruit. I have been eating this way and I think it lessens my symptoms.
Posted 11/2/2014 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
I was told to eat as much alkaline foods and not as much acidic. I went online and pulled up a list of alkaline foods...
Good luck!
Posted 11/2/2014 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the tips iLyme. Those dairies are OK with Lyme, since they're low in sugar?
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