I was recently invited to write a guest blog post for The Unchargeables, a support network for people with chronic illness. They wanted to hear about easy, accessible dietary practices for people with chronic illness. I wrote about how to use food as medicine when you have a chronic illness. You can read it here:
14 Ways to Use Food As Medicine for Chronic Illness
And really, the dietary advice I wrote about works for anyone, no matter their illness. But the TRUE work, besides simply substituting foods, or removing or adding foods, is to understand which of these changes is RIGHT for your body, and which ones aren’t.
If you’re new to making dietary changes for your health, this list could seem intimidating and overwhelming. If that’s you, never fear. Just start somewhere. Choose the one or two things that stand out most to you and begin there.
Once you have gotten comfortable with that, then think about adding something new. The process of learning how to live with the body you’ve been given is a long-term process. Using food as medicine takes time to learn. You won’t figure it all out or get it all right overnight. There is no magic pill.
Though this is the case, there is A LOT of benefit to identifying the foods that trigger your symptoms. This can make your symptoms less random, and give you a lot more control.
Getting clear on how to use your food as medicine is Step 3 on my Roadmap to Recovery (you can download that here). When you’re ready for some in depth support and guidance on YOUR Road to Recovery, you can schedule a free 30-minute session with me. Together, we’ll get clear on where you are in the process right now, and what your next best steps are.
