Paleo & Grain Free
Going Gluten Free
https://www.additudemag.com/i-was-lost-but-now-im-found/
Food Sensitivities
Doing an “elimination diet” for a couple of weeks where you cut out certain potentially problematic foods can be extremely helpful. Often times it can be one of two foods you didn’t suspect which are causing significant health issues.
Some things to try cutting out:
- Sugar (all of it!)
- Gluten & Grains (Wheat, Rice, Oats, and all other grains, even Quinoa!)
- But what about bread? Switch to Cassava chips, waffles and tortillas!
- Corn (especially chips)
- Nightshades which may cause inflamation
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Dairy containing lactose
- Milk
- Cheese
- Sour Cream
- There is a lactose free sour cream available that tastes great called Green Valley
MTHFR Gene Defect and Folate Deficiency
MTHFR: The Link Between ADD/ADHD, Folate, and Genetics
The main points about MTHFR genetic mutation are:
- No enriched grains (usually wheat or rice) in processed food
- No multivitamins that have folic acid
- Supplement folate (only in the form of methylfolate)
Here is a supplement I take since I have the MTFHR genetic mutation. The important thing to look for is a bioactive form of Folate. This one contains Quatrefolic brand L-Methylfolate:
Integrative Therapeutics Active B-Complex (on Amazon)
Where to start?
The Bulletproof Diet developed some time ago by Dave Asprey is a very solid and easy to follow diet that cuts out suspect and inflammatory foods that may be diminishing health in both subtle and major ways. There is a handy PDF you can print out and put on your fridge to help guide your grocery buying decisions.
