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Posted 2/15/2020 10:58 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,

pretty new to lymes. so far been able to swap out lunch and dinner foods easy enough but still working out breakfast. I used to always just have an oat smoothie every day. Are gluten free oats okay or not as still got carbs? some days can have eggs but would be good to have a quick option when needed.

or do u just do a replacement eg almond butter.
Posted 2/15/2020 1:21 PM (GMT -5)
egg white protien or pea protein sometimes is not sweetened. i add a handful of almonds , low glycemic fruit sometimes a ricecake to the vitamix ... get creative sunflower butter flax seeds hemp cacao nibs etc
Posted 2/15/2020 2:57 PM (GMT -5)
People with Lyme tend to cut out sugar and processed foods, but healthy carbohydrates are fine. A "paleo" diet or fully carb-free diet is not standard, although some people find it helpful. Most people would consider the carbohydrates from oats to be perfectly fine. Is there a specific type of diet you are going for that restricts carbohydrates?
Posted 2/15/2020 4:46 PM (GMT -5)
saraeli I wish I could lol. I really find for me personally eliminating grains really helps my body push things out. Previously eating even gluten free grains and legumes my body would still convert it to sugar or feed bacteria or fungus. This is just me though. Ive tried but as long as I was having gluten free bread/snacks and dairy free substitutes I just wouldn't get far. Im extremely toxic and my immune system is run down. So now i stick to meat and vegetables mainly. Even on the scd diet alot of the almond bread substitutes and honey that you can have Im not as successful with. The only fruit I seem to do well with is apples, berries and lemon. Some breakfast shake smoothies that I prefer are lettuce, onion, celery, water with some garlic, salt and pepper, oregano and some lemon juice goes down good and is actually tasty. Also Some blueberries or blackberries with some crushed ice mixed with coconut milk is good too if I feel like something sweeter.
Posted 2/16/2020 1:43 AM (GMT -5)
Its all trial and error per individual.

Oats bloat my gut, even certified G/F oats. As far as immune inflammation, they do that also per my food blood immune test, just a little less than corn and Gluten.

I feel best with less "American" grains. For food filler I use quinoa and rice.

A celery / blueberry smoothie is a great, simple, healthy morning snack.
Posted 2/16/2020 4:38 AM (GMT -5)
thanks for all the comments. just working it out guess closer to paleo at the moment. was also thinking about the carbs converting to sugar in the oats so thought to avoid them but wasn't sure if gluten free same as still contain carbs. I'm thinking to be strict with food at least for the next 4-6 weeks while I am on doxy then can maybe introduce a few things but try to keep it minimal.

and will try alternatives as suggested e.g. sunflower butter flax seeds hemp cacao nibs etc . thank u everyone
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