ED#30 A Month Already - Sardine Celebration

I mixed two cans of Trader Joe's sardines packed in water with half of an avocado, salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, basil, and coconut aminos. I made lettuce wraps with the sardines, more avocado, and roasted Brussels sprouts. So good! If you don't like vegetables, try roasting them. It brings out such a wonderful flavor. And, if you don't like sardines--try again. The nutrient density of this wonderful fish is outrageous. It is a great source of protein, fat, B12, selenium, phosphorus, Omega-3s, vitamin D, calcium, and more!

Elimination Diet Day 19 and Running - TG for BEEF

Another great day to test grass fed beef! It was yummy. Dinner was beef meatballs, green beans, onions, celery, avocado, and Romaine. Thankful for no reactions. I hit the dreadmill this morning. It was in the low 30s and windy. Ran a few miles outside--to/from Trader Joe's.

This weekend, I am excited to take a food allergy cooking class. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to actually eat, but it will helpful to hear strategies, swaps, and recipes that I can use in the future.

Elimination Diet Day 4 and Running

Today was much better; my stomach, my energy, my run--very encouraged. The only thing that still remains is the craving for something sweet. Oh, how I miss my stevia. My coffee is not the same. My coconut flour, baking creations are not the same. I readily admit that I was a stevia addict. And, I think that I was increasing the dose to achieve the same sweetness...not a good sign. My reality check was when Julia tasted my coffee and said it was super sweet, too sweet. Really? It is good to get off the stuff.

I changed my route to avoid running past three 7-Elevens. It has been a good change of pace, with less traffic and fewer people. I snapped a picture of the Kennedy Center. Thankfully, you cannot tell how dirty and disgusting the Potomac River was this morning.

I tried Trader Joe's, "Just a Handful of Olives Pitted Salted Manzanilla Olives," for lunch--love them! So good. I will definitely get more ($0.99 each). I love Trader Joe's.

For dinner, a (whole!) Romaine lettuce heart, avocado, green beans, lots of cod. I am definitely using more salt, pepper, and oregano to season my food.

Another day, done. It was a great day with no GI issues in the morning or after dinner. Progress!

Seaweed...good for the thyroid, but not a fan

The wasabi masked some of the sea flavoring, but not quite enough for me. The texture didn't bother me (thin, crispy). I managed to eat one serving (bag provides two) by stacking four sheets at a time--this gives a good punch of the wasabi.

Why seaweed? It is a good source of iodine and selenium, helpful for thyroid functioning as long as not eaten in excess (http://www.livestrong.com/article/146168-why-is-seaweed-good-for-the-thyroid/).