What fibromyalgia diet is suggested?
Fibromyalgia sufferers should maintain a healthy diet low in animal fat and high in fibre, with plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Although everyone should be careful about calories in fats, some are healthy. Oils containing omega-3 fatty acids are of particular interest for arthritic pain. Such oils are found in cold water fish and can be purchased as supplements called EPA-DHA or omega 3. A high intake of protein has been associated with lower levels of tryptophan, a chemical in the brain that converts to serotonin. Eliminate inflammatory foods such as refined foods, sugar, saturated fats (meat and dairy products), alcohol, and caffeine. Eat whole foods such as vegetables, whole grains, fruits, protein, and essential fatty acids (cold-water fish, nuts, and seeds). Eliminate all food allergens from the diet. Common allergenic foods are dairy, soy, citrus, peanuts, wheat, fish, eggs, corn, and tomatoes. Try an elimination trial: Remove suspected allergens from the die
