cpmodem's Journal, 25 May 17

Were you doing AIP Paleo? It sounds like what I have been doing since February. A Paleo diet with no allergy trigger foods, and no inflammatory foods. So, for me, its Paleo plus these restrictions: No dairy, sweeteners (except stevia and the very rare use of raw local honey), processed foods, starches (except occasional sweet potato), beans/legumes, nuts/seeds, nightshade veggies (eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, white potatoes, okra, etc), soda/juice, dried fruits, hydrogenated oils/fats, and no peas or corn. My diet consists basically of lean chicken & meats, deep sea fatty fish, non-starchy veggies, sweet potatoes, lower glycemic fruits, avocado, coconut, and water, herbal tea, and my seltzer with ACV & lemon juice added to it. If someone wanted to alleviate allergies and inflammation and heal their gut lining / flora bacteria, this diet would be the fastest and the best that I know of. I was told that after 4-6 months, I could reintroduce one food at a time every 2-3 days and watch for any negative reactions. I tried several wheat products- bloated and fatigued. (NO problem with ancient "Einkorn" wheat products tho.) I tried dairy- other than parmigiano reggiano cheese, had the worst inflammation and bogged down feeling! (never knew I had a dairy issue at all!) I tried peas- no problem (yay!). I tried corn- fresh was okay in moderation, but corn meal made me bloated and lethargic, raw almonds- can tolerate them in very small amounts, but my body says it doesn't "want them" if that makes any sense, dried dates- medjool and kadrawi dates seem ok but honey dates are too sweet and give me a headache and then sugar cravings for days. So, long story short; if you are doing AIP, please let me know anything valuable that you have learned, because 5 years is a long time to keep weight off! I'd love to get some tips from a "veteran" even if you need to get back on the wagon!