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Is there no answer to this question?

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Traci I tried to send you a link but the system stopped me try

goggle and the words diet and Fibromyalgia

if you have no joy let me know

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I know what you shouldn't eat which is aspartame in foods. Limited caffeine, can't go wrong with fruits and vegetables. Red meat is hard on the system.

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No caffeine, no soda pop, no chocolate, no aspartame in anything, no red meat, no potatoes, no pasta, no white bread, no butter, no milk, one egg every two weeks. No frozen foods, no sauces, no wine, liquor. No smoking, no red dies, no rice, no fast food, no cheeze, no diet soda. Chicken ok as long as it's a small portion, no strong herbes, no salt (this is a big no no). Eat fruits but keep to a bare minimum the grapefruits and orange juice. Salads ok, but not the process sauce. Drink loads of water, minimum on BBQ and smoke meats or processed luncheon meats. It's hard, but what a difference after only three days.

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I have found a ton of lists of what NOT to eat.. does anyone have a list of the foods we CAN eat?

After reading the NO's... it makes me feel like just not ever eating.

Why bother?

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Just cut an pasted the following from a
there is no specific diet plan to treat fibromyalgia. Comparatively few diet studies have been undertaken to assess the impact of food on fibromyalgia, and there is no clear evidence indicating that any specific foods improve this complex syndrome. Also, there is no clear medical evidence that dietary supplements improve symptoms. Indeed, blood and hair tests have revealed no pattern of mineral deficiency in fibromyalgia patients. Thus it is misleading to say there is an effective diet to reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia

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the fibro diet link didnt work

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I feel your pain! There are a zillion things out there that tell us what we shouldn't eat, but where is a suggested list of things TO EAT? I have threatened more than once just to eat baby food and forget about the other. Everything seems to go right through me and I still can't take off the 30lbs that I gained before I was diagnosed. The link that little gave is a front for a supplement website, not an answer at all. I will keep looking, but it would be nice if some of you "veterans" could share some kind of outline of a diet.

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I got this from another forum I am in.....


IF YOU ARE MOTIVATED, IT IS THE EASIEST DIET IN THE WORLD. THE RESULTS ARE EVIDENT IN A VERY SHORT TIME.


THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT YOU MUST EAT OR AVOID AND CERTAIN THINGS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED

BEAR IN MIND THAT NO ONE IS EVER ABLE TO STICK TO THESE RESTRICTIONS COMPLETELY OR FOREVER...THE DIET IS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE AND THEREFORE, IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL CHEAT FROM TIME TO TIME.


ONCE YOUR SYSTEM IS CLEANSES OF MANY OF THE TOXINS WE CARRY AROUND WITH US, YOU WILL KNOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER EATING SOMETHING, IF IT IS GOOD FOR YOU OR BAD FOR YOU. YOU WILL FEEL SLUGGISH OR BLOATED WHEN SOMETHING IS BAD FOR YOU. YOU WILL ACTUALLY FEEL LIGHTER AND IN HARMONY WHEN SOMETHING IS GOOD FOR YOU.


1. USE AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN IN COOKING OR AS TOPPINGS TO FOOD:

-allspice=natural anesthetic

ginger=ati-inflammatory

red pepper=analgesic, stops nerves sending pain messge to brain

garlic=reduces inflammation in tissue and cartlidge

fennel=anti-spasmodic

celery seed=weight loss, or weight maintenance

cinnamon=pain reliever, lowers blood pressure

dill=increases circulation by opening blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, reduces

inflammation in joints

basil=stimulates immune system and releases natural endorphins

bay=anti-inflammatory



2. EAT OR DRINK TEAS WITH THESE THINGS OFTEN:

licorice-natural pain reliever, great for headaches also

echinacia#####1 time a week for the first month, then at least once every 2 months

lubricates joints

ginger=fresh or in canisters

valerian=anti-inflammatory (can be found in Sleey Time Tea)

Broccoli******eat a few sections once a day for the first month, after that eat it

3 times a week, cooked, steamed, raw......NEVER FROZEN OR CANNED

Natural pain killer

apples=#####eat at least 2 times a week the first month, then at least once every 3

months=anti-oxident, anti-inflammatory, and source of fiber

celery###eat 3 stalks at least once every 2 weeks=anti-inflammatory and diuretic

Papaya####disolves cellular debris between disks and ribs

chamomile=natural muscle relaxant, anti-toxin

cauliflower ###eat 2 times a week, cooked, steamed, or raw NOT FROZEN OR CANNED

Natural pain reliever

spinache###RAW ONLY...eat once a week for the first month in place of lettuce in salads

after eat at least 4 times a month=reduces inflammation in disks and rib cage

chicken=eat as often as you like

turkey=eat as often as you like

fish=eat 2 times a week until you are pain free, then at least once a month

***best are Sole, Salmon, Tuna, Flounder, lobster....avoid crabs

pasta=eat 2 times a week=anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic.......avoid heavy cheese

fillings or heavy tomato sauces with high sugar content (make your own)

extra virgin olive oil

canola oil

safflower oil

vinegar

green olives (without pimento)

squash

cucumbers=anti-toxin

1% or 2% milk

Silk or soy based coffee creamers

Sharp cheddar cheese***really the only cheese you will tolerate after a while and the others

will make you sluggish

popcorn=NOT BUTTERED or heavily salted=eat as often as you like=natural pain killer

black tea

green tea

french bread

whole wheat bread

rye bread



3. AVOID IF POSSIBLE

sugar=inflames joints, organs, weakens muscles that support skeleton

ketchup

mayo

vegetable oil

corn oil

any oil except Extra Virgin Oilive, Safflower, or Cannola

whole milk

coke

sprite

any diet sodas

chocolate

white bread

red mean=###maximum amount allowed is 3 ounces a week

pork=contains a lot of salt that causes inflammation in joints and supportive tissue

cream, heavy cream, light cream, whipped cream

american cheese

lunch meats



read ingredients labels....you may be surprised that you are eating things you are not aware of



OTHER THAN THE REQUIRED FOODS OR THE BANNED FOODS, YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING YOU LIKE

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