The Reluctant Raw Foodist
"I used to be a' foodie' and now I am a "foodist'"
Welcome to my health and wellbeing blog.
I’m not a raw foodist by choice. I was recently diagnosed as having a complicated autoimmune condition including severe Histamine Intolerance and a form of reactive arthritis. I have become hypersensitive to high histamine foods, pollen, dust and some everyday chemicals. My condition affects every area of my life.
I have Mast Cell Activation Disease (MCAD).
I was prescribed a low histamine diet and then a raw food diet to ease my symptoms and over the past 2 years I have overcome my reluctance to a new way of eating and living. I have been experimenting to combine the two diets and I have been learning how to eat a diet comprising mainly of low histamine raw fruit and vegetables and how to change the habits of a life time.
I am starting to feel healthier than I have ever been before. I have also lost 35 lbs in weight.
I will be sharing with you how I got here and I'll be exploring low histamine raw recipes, natural beauty products, how to cope with being "allergic to everything" and generally how to regain health and fitness and live life to the full despite my unusual condition!
Please feel free to message me with any suggestions, questions, or comments. I'd love to hear from you!
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These are some ads for where I buy my coconut water and stuff like that :
My party drink is now water, coconut water and some fruit for decoration!
(via thefoodbl0g)
Best !
(via peaceeloveeandhealthyy)
Always worth reminding myself :))
(via newstrength)
Try lemons, mint and ice cold sparkling water.
My standard response these days :))
My recipe for health :))
(via thinkingfitthoughts)
It seems that our eating, drinking and living habits are often so ingrained that we will cling on to our old ways even if we suspect that they are harming us. Even if to do so is endangering our very health/life. Even when we are told of the danger by the specialist from whom we have sought professional advice. Even when we know!
Food for Thought….
Must take with me today :)
Hmm well… Interesting list:
- One of the 30 Most Hydrating Foods.
- Made up of 96% water, naturally distilled (better than normal water)
- Contains alkaline-forming minerals (regulates ph levels in your blood)
- Good source of vitamin C and vitamin A (great for your skin)
- Prevents water retention (reduces puffy/swollen eyes)
- Helps normalize body temperature during hot days
- Can help regulate blood pressure
- Can help heal sunburn by applying to your skin
Read full story here.
(via gaiaheals)
