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Strict diet help

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naoise_48902
naoise_48902

Hi

I have bad digestive issues and I have been told to follow a strict diet for a few months (possibly forever) but I find it I incredibly difficult. There are certain foods that cause me immense pain but I stil reach for them, then there are others that cause me to crave more food and I reach for them too. How do I stop this and learn to just eat those foods that I can eat?! Its mainly vegetables and some fish and meat.

Thank you!

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  • naoise_48902
    naoise_48902

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    thanks all - well i've been told i have ibs but also have candida and a build up of gut bacteria. my stomach is just a mess but i fear food so much that i need to just start eating normally i think. I've gained weight cause i just keep eating bread and chocolate cause they seem to be the only things that don't cause problems!!!

     

    • jo19531
      jo19531 naoise_48902

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      I have to admit bread and chocolate are my downfall despite the lactose! I do try and limit chocolate and check bread labels but I'm rubbish where chocolate is concerned. I can't gain weight tho sad
  • sam18386
    sam18386 naoise_48902

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    I think you need to see a dietitian, that sounds like an ibs type complaint especially if you have certain food triggers.  Keep a food diary - boring though it may seem, you'll then discover what you can eat and can't. Since I was diagnosed with ibs I discovered my beloved cherries that I was putting on my breakfast spanned 2 food groups so were then a no-no, also broccoli if I eat much of that then I have problems, not easy when you're a vegetarian!
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