My body is very sensitive in almost every way, including digestion. I’ve done reverse elimination diets to fine tune what I eat in order to ensure I avoid ailments as simple as bloating and as excruciating as migraines and night terrors.

Basically, if you can feed it to both a rabbit and a dog, then I can probably have it. If it’s unsafe for either of those, then I likely avoid it for my own reasons.

Typically I don’t accept food or food items from anyone, even trusted friends. This is more just to explain the why’s of what I do.

It’s also important to note that I practice conscious food combining, otherwise that causes another list of issues. More here.

High Reactivity

I flat out refuse to consume anything which includes even a portion of these.

  • Alliums (onion, garlic, even shallots / scallions / chives)
    • Headaches and night sweats to migraines and night terrors.
    • Horrible body odor, although most people experience this.
    • Digestive and body pains, bloating, mental fog, etc.
  • Grapes
    • Digestive distress. We’ll leave it at that. :)
  • Tropical Nuts (cashews, brazil nuts, etc)
    • Body pains, fatigue, digestive distress.
  • Caffeine
    • Sweating, hyperstimulation, severe weight loss.
  • Drugs & Alcohol
    • I prefer to stay present and improve my reality rather than escape.
    • These also tend to come with side affects such as mental fog and emotional suppression, some are highly carcinogenic, plus they’re relatively expensive.

Moderate Reactivity

I do not buy these, and will typically avoid a dish with these, rarely even choosing to pick them out of a dish.

  • Nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, tobacco, datura, etc)
    • Mucous for days. Digestive ailments and bloating. Mental fog.
    • When cooked at very high temperatures over 400F, like a deep fryer, then these symptoms can go away, but then the oil causes other suffering.
  • Fatty Substances like Nuts & Seeds
    • Fatigue, lethargy, bloating, general body discomfort (inflammation).
    • Avocados, almonds, pecans, and walnuts can be okay.
  • Oil (Yes, even Extra Virgin Olive or Coconut)
    • Inflammation, bloating, multi-day fatigue, acne, etc.
    • It’s a horrendously processed food!! NOT a health food!

Low Reactivity

I typically prefer to avoid these and am likely to turn down food containing them, but if they can be picked out, then it may be acceptable.

  • Cinnamon and other pesticidal seasonings.
    • Usually cause body sweats, fatigue, overheating, etc.
  • Roots.
    • Typically digest poorly causing bloating and fatigue.
    • Some are okay, but it’s easier for me to just avoid them.
  • Citrus
    • General discomfort, digestive ailments.
    • Will I sometimes cook with a lemon? Sure.
    • No more orange or grapefruit feasts though.

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