Q:
What’s the best diet for fibromyalgia?
A:
Fibromyalgia brings pain, fatigue, and tender points around the body. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition. However, with medications and lifestyle changes, your symptoms can be eased.
Among these treatments, dietary changes may help you a lot. Here are some tips.
- Refuel your energy: fresh, whole foods high in fiber and low in added sugars, such as almonds and other nuts and seeds; broccoli; beans, tofu, oatmeal, dark leafy greens, avocado
- Choose a vegetarian or vegan diet: high in plant antioxidants
- Avoid foods that trigger symptoms: FODMAPs, gluten-containing foods, food additives or food chemicals, excitotoxins, such as MSG
- Avoid sweets, which will only give you a quick sugar boost. Your body will burn right through them, and then you’ll crash
However, there aren’t specific foods that all fibromyalgia patients should avoid or add to their diets. But you may keep a record of the food you eat and find the best dietary plan for your own conditions, with your doctor’s help.
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