So during the re-introduction, what am I looking for as I experiment with beans, non-gluten grains, dairy and wheat?
Issues with:
Digestion -(gas, bloating, pain, cramping)
Energy -(3 pm slump? dragging out of bed in the morning?)
Sleep- (restlessly, hard time falling asleep? waking up in middle of night or too early?)
Cravings- IS the sugar dragon back? Are you having a hard time resisting the pull of sugar and carbs?)
Mood- (are you cranky, moody or otherwise less happy? Depression, attention deficit, or compulsivity?)
Skin- (break out, rash, hives or reappearance of eczema, psoriasis or other skin conditions?)
Breathing- ( congested, sinus pain, seasonal allergies return? Shortness of breath or asthma?)
Pain and inflammation- ( migraines, tendinitis, arthritis? Sore joints, stiff or swollen?)
Medical conditions- (returned symptoms or getting worse?)
I am the control of this science experiment of food in my body, all clean and reset...as I bring back these foods....I look to the above and pay attention to what is happening to my body.
Reintroduce - Beans and Alcohol... checking it Day 2
After effects? Not that I can tell. But yeah, I was probably taking a huge risk on this because you are supposed to ISOLATE each food. But I am less concerned with these two things even though I love beans although they do not appear regularly in my diet like they do with vegetarians or one of my Latina friends who eats beans daily. So maybe I eat them 2-4 times a MONTH? And alcohol is something I splurge on like a Friday or Saturday and never to excess really. I never drink during the week and I know when to stop because I just do not enjoy not having control of my hands and feet. Once out of college, who thinks that is fun anyway?
So now as I review the list the morning after my Mexican dinner with friends. I feel good. I did wake up from a sound sleep really late but it's Saturday so who cares about sleeping in? I missed breakfast!
Brunch: Bacon, Onion and Pepper Hash and Eggs (even better with Tessemae's Ketchup!)
Dinner: Smothered Cube Steaks gravy thickened with tapioca flour, avocado slices and Mixed Greens Salad
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