Of course there is no perfect diet for anyone. But we are what we eat, so it is even more important for those of us who have a chronic disease like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome to consider what goes into our bodies.
Eat what makes you feel good. Not just for a minute, or an hour, but until you are hungry again. Most of us with fibromyalgia have different degrees of irritable bowel syndrome, so certain foods are harder for us to digest. Years ago I went on a raw food diet for its health benefits, and I did feel great. I had more energy and slept well. But my intestines couldn’t handle the raw foods. After 11 days, I was visiting the bathroom so much I wasn’t really able to do much else. So we have to find a balance. Some raw foods agree with my system, I just have to limit the amount. I make sure I eat plenty of organic fresh fruits and veggies (easy for those of us living in California) and only grass fed beef. These are the right choices for me. Our monthly food bill is a lot, but we cut back on other things. Because I have such a sensitive system I think organic food/grass fed beef is a way to keep me healthier. Plus it is better for the planet. My mom feels guilty about the nitrate/nitrite-laden meats and products with artificial flavors and dyes she fed us when we were kids, but that was what was in fashion then. Now we have more healthy choices, and I am glad of it.