Well, here we go...! I`ve decided it is worth trying another diet, this time focusing on Leaky Gut Syndrome. I have not been definitively diagnosed by a doctor but have enough of the symptoms that I figure it can`t hurt (other than the initial financial outlay for the gluten-free baking supplies). In my case, these include:
- food sensitivities
- IBS
- acne-like skin problems
- mood disorders
- severe bloating
- chronic pain issues and fatigue
I have also ordered Dr. Axe`s LGS supplement blend and will report on that later. You can find out more about leaky gut and Dr. Axe here.
Shopping list to get started on this diet:
- xanthum gum (16.95)
- ground flaxseed (10.20)
- amaranth (10.85)
- sesame seeds (3.39)
- brown rice flour
- organic coconut milk (4.55)
- psyllium husks (13.75)
- grapeseed oil (5.99)
- large oats
- organic maple syrup (7.40)
- organic quinoa (14.29)
- potato starch (5.99)
- tapioca flour (5.99)
- canned pumpkin (4.99)
- rice crackers (3.59)
- millet (4.70)
- sorghum flour (5.80)
Fortunately I have been able to find everything I need locally at either the IGA or the neighborhood pharmacy. With the products assembled, I am taking baby steps. This weekend I baked muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free) from the cookbook (below), with just the small variation of using fresh raspberries instead of applesauce - pretty tasty, good texture too. I also made the chicken skewers but turned it into a stir-fry (as I do not have a barbecue). For breakfast I have been making a protein smoothie (Vega, $22.75) with L-glutamine added ($16.95 - until my Dr. Axe product arrives, which is costing a cool $72.97 as I had to order from the US. I am considering switching to Sun Warrior next time, as I can get it from Upaya Naturals in Canada and it appears to me to be somewhat similar).
The bloating is not yet under control, but I have noted some small improvements, and as always it feels good to at least have a plan of action. I feel fortunate to be undertaking this treatment plan at a time in my life when I can afford the extra groceries, and will report here on how it goes...
- food sensitivities
- IBS
- acne-like skin problems
- mood disorders
- severe bloating
- chronic pain issues and fatigue
I have also ordered Dr. Axe`s LGS supplement blend and will report on that later. You can find out more about leaky gut and Dr. Axe here.
Shopping list to get started on this diet:
- xanthum gum (16.95)
- ground flaxseed (10.20)
- amaranth (10.85)
- sesame seeds (3.39)
- brown rice flour
- organic coconut milk (4.55)
- psyllium husks (13.75)
- grapeseed oil (5.99)
- large oats
- organic maple syrup (7.40)
- organic quinoa (14.29)
- potato starch (5.99)
- tapioca flour (5.99)
- canned pumpkin (4.99)
- rice crackers (3.59)
- millet (4.70)
- sorghum flour (5.80)
Fortunately I have been able to find everything I need locally at either the IGA or the neighborhood pharmacy. With the products assembled, I am taking baby steps. This weekend I baked muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free) from the cookbook (below), with just the small variation of using fresh raspberries instead of applesauce - pretty tasty, good texture too. I also made the chicken skewers but turned it into a stir-fry (as I do not have a barbecue). For breakfast I have been making a protein smoothie (Vega, $22.75) with L-glutamine added ($16.95 - until my Dr. Axe product arrives, which is costing a cool $72.97 as I had to order from the US. I am considering switching to Sun Warrior next time, as I can get it from Upaya Naturals in Canada and it appears to me to be somewhat similar).
The bloating is not yet under control, but I have noted some small improvements, and as always it feels good to at least have a plan of action. I feel fortunate to be undertaking this treatment plan at a time in my life when I can afford the extra groceries, and will report here on how it goes...
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I have to say it: being bloated is SO GROSS! It gets hard trying to disguise a bloated belly, not to mention feeling uncomfortable almost all the time. It makes me wonder about people struggling with belly fat, and whether more people just need to learn more about digestion? It is a frustrating, sometimes expensive battle; thankfully there are resources available to help. If you have any experiences or advice to share, please do!
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