When people suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or Fibromyalgia) think of healthy eating, we may have different opinions of what the experts consider eating healthy, but there are a few accepted ideas on the subject. (Even though the food pyramid has changed from top to bottom in the last few years.)
Nutritionists still encourage you to eat some things regularly:
- fruits
- vegetables
- whole grains
- lean protein, and
- “good” fats
Take a look at a blog post that I found recently. It is interesting and comprehensive. Really, the whole website is fantastic. It carries other great information for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or an illness like Fibromyalgia). Most rules of this nature apply equally well to both illnesses.
Folks, no matter what else is going on with you, be sure to eat healthy. Not only is eating a necessity of life, but you need to eat good food if you want your body to have a chance to improve and get well again. Make the decision today to eat healthy. It’s an enjoyable activity!
Don’t live to eat…
Thanks and have a blessed Sunday, Cinda Crawford
Host of the Health Matters Show
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Joanna 04.26.09 at 10:34 am
I have found, in managing my fibromyalgia systems for many years now, that paying attention to what I eat and drink makes a huge difference. A resource for helping me become aware and take charge of this aspect of my self-care is the book Potatoes not Prozac (although the title is a little misleading because the author is not anti-medication). What she recommended that I did: keep a food/drink log that also notes how you feel both physically and mentally/emotionally throughout the day, note patterns. Eat breakfast every day. Eat whole grains (brown stuff) rather than refined starches (white stuff) because they take longer to digest and keep your glucose levels more even. Eat small amounts of protein (dairy, nuts, veg proteins if you prefer) with every meal, for the same reason.
The underlying idea is to keep your blood sugar levels from dropping too fast, because that kicks in an adrenaline response that is especially hard on those of us with FM/CFS.
Cinda Crawford 04.26.09 at 6:00 pm
Joanna, thanks for your comment and the heads up on the book “Potatoes Not Prozac.” It looks interesting, so I’m adding it to my Amazon.com store on this website. If anyone else buys it and likes it, let me know. I’d love to hear your feedback.
I agree that the food we take into our bodies makes a huge difference. It sounds like you’re making great progress!
Thanks, Cinda