Lyme diet tips...

Anyone have some tips to keeping a healthy diet?

I think a problem I may have is expecting immediate results. I usually don't keep a strict diet for more than a few times. Sometimes I'll go a day or two without gluten or sugar and then when I'm at the super market I may end up buy a few cookies or a bagel, etc.

I'm not sure I have a gluten allergy either but people seem to think it's better not to have it healthwise.

So anyone have ideas for food to have around that can help satisfy when feeling hungry?

One idea I've personally had is to make soups for the week. That seems to be one food that can be tasty and work anytime of day whether for lunch, supper, etc. Soups like chicken, carrot, onion types, etc.

diet is vital,low sugar and no processed foods is a start.
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I make smoothies once a day with the Nutribullet and it gave me almost instant results. I use Kale or spinach, yogurt, flax seed, coconut oil, milk and fruit. I figure it's better to get nutrients from real food rather than supplements and the blending action makes it easy for your body to absorb. I felt a difference after two days. The best way I can describe it is my body feels nourished. I highly recommend it. And no, I don't work for Nutribullet :)

Xelaetaks-
It's important to be on a low inflammation diet while treating Lyme and co infections. That's why no gluten/wheat, dairy, or sugar is advised. They are highly inflammatory. Another food group that can cause inflammation are night shades, like eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, chiles and potatoes. Some people have issues with those, some don't. Goat's milk is the one dairy that is typically ok and in most areas all the standard variety of cheeses are made with goats milk. You can buy gluten free bagels and chevre in a few flavors like garlic and herb or with a fruit which is very close to a cream cheese. Some stores sell the gluten free breads and bagels in the frozen section.

At its most basic, inflammation is the body's response to outside irritants and stresses. It's a natural part of our immune system. Chronic inflammation can prompt or even worsen disease. There is a new cookbook that came out on 2/2 called The Anti Inflammation Cookbook. It's written by Amanda Haas. Reading through the first 20 pages is well worth the time. She provides a lot of good information on how food effects the body and how to see if what you are eating is effecting you.