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Posted 12/10/2015 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I am on the "Lyme" diet (no dairy, refined sugar, gluten and limited natural sugar). I have always been petite, but I am finding it really hard to keep weight on with this disease. Does anyone have some high calorie snack ideas? I eat almonds and nuts, but I think they also cause some inflammation for me, as my brain fog gets a bit worse after eating them.

Also, I am wondering if it is okay to eat things like brown rice, quinoa, and gluten free oats? Do these things break down as sugar? I've always been healthy, but this diet is so limiting that it almost seems counterintuitive at times- I want to eat all food groups for a balanced diet.

Thanks!!
Posted 12/10/2015 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi jbousquet!-

Maybe try shredded coconut,pumpkin or sunflower seeds (don't eat the shells, can be hard on your digestive tract).

There are a lot of different nut butter, or seed butter. And of course peanut butter.

Hummus can also be very tasty with vegetables.

If you drink coffee or tea, try a teaspoon of coconut oil with it.

Hopefully someone else has more ideas!
Posted 12/10/2015 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
If I were you I would find a good Whey protein powder. My husband likes Naked Whey because if comes from grass fed cows and only has 2 grms of sugar but it gives you 25 grams of protein. If you put some Green Vibrance in it you have a really healthy shake.

At the health food store you can find non-dairy cheese and make yourself a lettuce wrap with chicken and cheese in it.

Tacos are a great snack.

I love bean salads. Easy to make a huge one and have it be your snack.

But my go to is Almond butter on celery for a snack.
Posted 12/10/2015 6:45 AM (GMT 0)
The high carb stuff can be a problem for some dealing with fungal issues, yes, but, unless you think you fit into that category, you should be fine. Just don't do too much, take care of your gut, keep the candida away.

The main sugar worry is the processed stuff.

Maybe the fruits with a high content as well.

Brown rice, beans, avocados, coconut and olive oil, along with whatever else that's been suggested.

I really hope those are options for ya, 'cause, yeah, it can be hard finding enough to eat.
Posted 12/10/2015 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
I've been told that brown rice is fine. Not sure about the other things.
Posted 12/10/2015 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I make a smoothie with coconut cream (it comes in a white can that says cream) It has 21 grams of fat. I add some nut butter and half of a frozen banana. It is pretty tasty.

Also, you can do bone broth and add ghee or coconut oil and drink it.

Great lakes protein powder is really great. Has a lot of amino acids in it.
Posted 12/10/2015 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Buhner recommends bone broth. I don't want the mold issue in my house so I don't make my own. It takes a heck of a time long to make it. It is so cold that boiling anything that long will make my kitchen windows fog up. I buy mine at the store and I love the turkey. The chicken is not my fav. The turkey I can put in a mug and heat in the microwave and drink plain.
Posted 12/10/2015 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
HI PeteZa,
My parents make theirs outside on the porch. Or in the garage using a crock pot.

Also, always use organic bones or as close to organic as possible.
Posted 12/16/2016 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
is it ok to eat fresh grounded almond butter with lyme.
Posted 12/16/2016 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
No one has mentioned animal protein? Is that out too?

That's a great way to add useful calories to your meals. Nuts might be more digestible if they are soaked for about 1/2 an hour.

Sweet potatoes? What about olives? Eggs? Hard boiled eggs and olives seem like a great snack.
Posted 12/16/2016 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Avocados, beans, coconut. Also quinoa is very low-carb, so I think it is safe to eat!
Posted 12/16/2016 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
So I follow the Lyme diet too but I have kept dairy in. I have cut it out in the past and never noticed a difference for me personally. Do you know for sure you have troubles with dairy?
Good snacks: deviled eggs, hard salami topped with a dap of mustard and half a cherry tomato, I also like cherry tomatoes stuffed with kalamata and marinated feta but just the tomato and olive would be yummy, veggie chips pretty much any veggie sliced thin and baked with olive oil and salt until crispy, celery works great as a vehicle for dip like salsa or even a Brie or blue cheese (if dairy is tolerated)
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