Expert: Tonja Wells - 1/16/2008

Question
I have had discoid lupus now for about 6 years. I was just diagnosed with this illness about a year ago. My question is,How should I be eating. I really want to control this illness through diet and exercise. I really think my diet is causing my lupus to flare up. I'm really starting to believe that part of this has to do with me eating genetically modified foods. Any kind of recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Answer
I would work with Peter D'Adamo's blood type diet. Find out your blood type and work there.
I would use lots of foods that are anti-inflamatory plus lots and lots of high enzyme foods. I would use lots of good oils as well.

Anti-Inflamatory foods
Breakfast could be oatmeal served with fresh berries and walnuts, with a cup of soy milk.
Snack on whole fruits, nuts, seeds, and fresh vegetables throughout the day instead of cookies and candy.
Eat more fish and less fatty red meat.
Stay away from deep fried foods and bake or stir fry your meals instead.
Choose green, orange, and yellow vegetables for your side dishes.
Drink plenty of water, fresh 100 juices, herbal teas, and green tea.


FISH: Wild Salmon*, Sablefish, Mackerel, Herring, Sardines
VEGETABLES: Onions, Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Greens (spinach, chard, collards, broccoli, kale), Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Green Beans, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Lettuces
BEANS, NUTS, SEEDS (all types)
FRUITS: Berries (especially Blueberries and Raspberries), Capers
SPICES: Ginger**, Turmeric**, Cinnamon, Clove
HERBS: Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Parsley, Cilantro, Fennel, Mint, Dill, Tarragon
BEVERAGES: Green tea, White tea, Black tea, Red wine, Cocoa (with minimal sugar), Pomegranate juice
DARK CHOCOLATE (containing at least 70 percent cocoa solids; enjoy sparingly)
This is a partial list from "The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan" (McGraw-Hill, $24.95), by Monica Reinagel and Julius Torelli.

Fruits:

Acerola (West Indian) cherries

Guavas

Kumquats

Lemons, limes

Mulberries

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Strawberries

Vegetables:

Chilies

Garlic

Kale, collards, chard, turnip greens, etc.

Onions (also green onions and leeks)

Spinach

Sweet potatoes

Fish:

Arctic char

Herring

Oysters

Rainbow trout

Salmon (not farmed)

Sardines

Striped bass

Tuna, bluefin and white (canned)

Whitefish

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High Enzyme foods
Papaya Pineapple

2.   Essential Fatty Acids .
a.   Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary for the production of prostaglandin’s, which are crucial to the body’s fight against a variety of conditions including arthritis, ulcers, migraines and cancer.
b.   They can also help boost the cardiovascular, reproductive and immune systems.
c.   Aid in regulating energy production and fat metabolism.
d.   Oils, including flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, omega 3 and black currant oil can also serve as internal moisturizers for smooth, wrinkle-free skin, and blood sugar stabilizers which aids in long-term appetite satisfaction.
      e.  Foods high in EFA’s are nuts, avocados, fish and good fats like extra virgin olive oil.

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