Reboot & Revive
Many people have requested that I do a post explaining the diet I follow and why I eat this way.
My Story
As some of you may know, I suffer(ed) from 2 autoimmune diseases. Ulcerative Colitis which is unfortunately increasingly common and Auto-Immune Haemolytic Anaemia which is rare and potentially fatal. Indeed, I almost lost my life to it twice, in October 2012 and in February 2013. During this difficult period, my body was not responding to medication and my inflammation markers were really high. I had to find a solution, to stay alive for my children, and for myself. To cut a long story short, I have tried and tested many diets/supplements/lifestyle changes until I found what works for me, and have luckily managed to stay in remission since 2016 and medication free too.Why is this relevant to you?
Inflammation is the cause of MOST diseases: cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, auto-immune issues, Alzheimer’s, neurological diseases, digestive issues etc. Keeping inflammation low in your body is the KEY to long-term health. It will allow you to live a better life, of higher quality, physically and mentally. You will stay looking young and fit. It is scientific and not a fad diet.What are the basic principles of an anti-inflammatory diet?
Unless you have a health issue, I would recommend sticking to it 80% of the time. It is really important for your mental health to enjoy yourself and not feel deprived. The link between mental and physical health is very strong so do not make yourself unhappy obsessing over food! An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on food groups that do not increase inflammation in the body. The food groups to avoid are refined sugar, all grains (wheat, oats, rice, buckwheat etc), beans and pulses, potatoes, dairy, and alcohol. My diet is basically a paleo diet. I focus on eating fresh fish, meat in moderation, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, fruits, nuts, natural sugars (honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar) and good fats (coconut, olive, and avocado oil). I hope the above helps! If there is anything specific you would like me to cover in my next post, let me know!
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