Re: (2008-09-30) NS-RFC: Going on a diet

kilikini wrote:



Meat contains the most iron, unless you're eating fortified bread.
Fortified bread is really high in iron, believe it or not! I was
surprised! Pork and white fish have the lowest concentrations of iron
for any kind of
meat. I love shellfish and eat it occasionally, but I was informed
that the
mercury and iron in shellfish is dangerous for me. Raw fish (one of
my staples while living in Hawaii) is an absolute no-no.

So, here's my digestive problem. I'm lactose intolerant, I suffer
from IBS,
Colitis and Hemochromatosis. Things I'm supposed to stay away from
are: dairy, soy, caffeine, preservatives, eggs, nuts, meats, dark
green vegetables, chocolate, citrus (although I've been making
homemade lemonade lately and it hasn't been bothering me), fried foods
(grease), spices, and acids - there are more, but I can't think of
them right now.

And, yes, I cheat. I do. I don't think you'd be human if you didn't.

The diet really is working, honestly! My liver enzymes have gone down
and
my stomach is settling a lot. The nausea, heartburn and bloating have
eased
quite a bit, too. So, the doctors and I are on the right track
finally,
after 40 years of absolute suffering on my part. My only complaints
are that I keep losing weight and when I do eat, I fill up *really*
quickly.

I take my hat off to you, kili. When I look at what you cannot eat, I
think it must be quicker to list the stuff you *can* eat. I'm glad
things are working out for you though, and that you're feeling a lot
better.

FWIW, I've never actually gone on a 'strict diet' per se. When I start
getting too fat for my clothes I just (try to) ease back on the 'junk
food' e.g. chips, peanuts, candy, etc. I eat more green salads and
veggies and have my meat grilled instead of fried (and have less of
it). I also drink more water (e.g. instead of a glass of cola). So I
still eat my fill, just a bit 'healthier', if you know what I mean?
That seems to work for me and I manage to lose a few pounds that way...
The sad thing is, I could eat whatever I liked until my mid-30s and
didn't put on an ounce - but it's been all downhill since then. Sigh.
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
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