Fibromyalgia Diet

You have gone from doctor to doctor looking for a diagnosis. You have terrible pain in the trigger points, you are severely fatigued, anxious, experiencing brain fog, but don't know what to do. Doctor's are having a hard time diagnosing you and treating your symptoms. You may feel crazy, like no one understands how you are feeling and what you are going through. Doctor's may not know how to treat you but there is help. You are not crazy!

There's a secret out there in the medical community that can help your Fibromyalgia symptoms get better. Many studies have been done to show that changing your diet can help you alleviate the severity of your symptoms. A magic diet? No, there is no such thing. But there are some things that research is validating when it comes to your diet and fibromyalgia. Listen to your body. Everyone's metabolism is unique and so is everyone's diet.

There are however, some general tips for everyone's body to help them feel better. Get rid of the white processed foods that are packed with refined sugars. Also, cut down on fatty foods. Eat more fruits and veggies. Does this sound familiar? Isn't what our parents have been telling us for years? Well, the hard part is following through on these suggestions. Other diet tips for fibromyalgia sufferers include; drink more water. Help your body flush the toxins out and to eliminate waste. This will also help with your intestinal problems that are common to fibromyalgia sufferers. More protein and less carbs help just about every body type whether you have fibromyalgia or not. It helps fight the fatigue as well.

Stay away from caffeine. Caffeine can make your bad gut worse and make your symptoms of IBS and fibromyalgia worse. Like I said earlier, there isn't a magic diet that is going to cure you overnight but with some discipline and attention to your diet you can succeed in ridding yourself of the pain and fatigue associated with this terrible condition. There is hope and you can get better. These tips can make a difference in your life and help you on your way to an energetic joyful life.

Take the carrot, for instance. It is packed with Beta-carotene which is an antioxidant full of nutritional benefit. Beta Carotene can also be found in apricots, broccoli, kale, spinach, and squash. Another great antioxidant is Vitamin C. We know where some of the major sources of Vitamin C are found: grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, tangelos, etc. But did you know that there is a whole bunch of Vitamin C hanging out in green stuff as well? Sources such as broccoli, kiwi, green peppers, green leafy veggies and more. These antioxidants are essential to your good health and fight against fibromyalgia.

Let's take a look at folate. It is imperative that we have this in our diet for normal growth of our cells and the maintenance of them. So where is folate? Yes, you guessed it, it's found in those dark leafy greens as well. It's also found in dried beans, yeast breads, wheat germ, some cereals, mustard greens and others. So what's not green and contains folate? Oranges are a good source of folate and can give you a break from turning so green.

Calcium is a great nutrient for your body and for Fibromyalgia sufferers. It is found in those green veggies as well as milk, cheese, etc.

Let's take a look at how these affect our bodies and what good they can do for us. Veggies and fruits are a great fast food. They are yummy, low-fat, have good carbs, and are packed with the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that we just discussed. They help protect against disease and help fight off cataracts, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and more. They can help new cells grow in a healthy environment and proctect cells from free radicals. The benefits go on and on, but you get the picture.

Most people eat less than half of the amount of fruits and veggies they should in a day. The Food Guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings each day. I think we should tend to lean on the 9 a day. I know this sounds like a lot but the benefits are so worth it. Try and eat fresh fruit and vegetables and only go to canned or frozen in off-seasons or when there isn't fresh available.

Consuming these on a daily basis, you will see amazing benefits. Good Health to You!