Post by erzulie on Aug 11, 2006 16:35:40 GMT -5
I found a TON of information about diet, so I decided to start a new thread with this information. You'll notice that a lot of it is contradictory. What I did was I made a list of foods that I should eat a lot of and foods I should avoid. Foods that ought to be on both lists according to this study I just left off. I think it varies somewhat from person to person anyway, so this is just something to get started on I think. We should all make our own personal lists based on our experiences.
Some essential fatty acids help our bodies to make good prostaglandins. These can be found in:
· evening primrose oil
· fish oils – cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel
· seed and nut oils, especially linseed, flaxseed, safflower oils; also soy, sunflower, and corn oils and walnuts
Other essential fatty acids can produce bad prostaglandins. These are found in:
- meat and dairy products
- margarine
- processed oils
- alcohol
- cholesterol
Other non-food things can cause the production of bad prostaglandins as well:
-diabetes
-deficiencies in vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, calcium
-aging
-stress-related hormones
B vitamins are good because they can lower estrogen levels. They are found in these foods:
· meat, poultry, and fish, especially salmon
· eggs and dairy
· sunflower seeds, soybeans, chickpeas, navy beans, lentils, nuts, peanut butter
· brewer’s yeast
· whole grains
· brown rice
Some foods deplete B vitamins:
- refined carbohydrates
- caffeine
- alcohol
- stress
- sugar
It is important to avoid dioxins, which means eating organic food and drinking purified water. If you can’t eat organic, it’s still important to avoid the produce made with the most toxic pesticides. These are:
1. Strawberries
2. Red and green peppers
3. Spinach
4. Cherries
5. Peaches
6. Mexican cantaloupe
7. Celery
8. Apples
9. Apricots
10. Green beans
11. Chilean grapes
12. Cucumbers
Other foods containing the most toxic chemicals are:
1. Butter
2. Radishes
3. Cucumbers/ pickles
4. squash
5. cantaloupe
6. meatloaf
7. peanuts
8. popcorn
Magnesium relaxes smooth muscles, which helps to prevent cramps. It can be found in:
· seed foods: nuts (esp. almonds and cashews), seeds, whole grains, dried beans
· seafoods
· raw, green leafy vegetables
Some foods can impair magnesium absorption:
- soft drinks
- alcohol
- caffeine
- foods with high levels of saturated fats, like margarine and processed oils
- food preservatives and beef
Calcium is necessary to help magnesium work. it can be found in:
· milk and cheese
· dark leafy greens
· tofu and soy
· blackstrap molasses
· dried peas and beans
· broccoli
· sardines and salmon (esp the bones)
These things can accelerate calcium loss:
- high protein diet
- lack of exercise
- steroids
- too much sodium or caffeine
- decreased estrogen levels (like during menopause)
Vitamins E, C, and A are all important antioxidants. Vitamin E is also important because it inhibits bad prostaglandins, reduces inflammation, strengthens the immune system, and treats PMS. It can be found in:
· vegetable oils
· margarine
· wheat germ
· sunflower seeds
· nuts
· whole grains
Vitamin A is also good for the immune system and can speed recovery after surgery. It can be found in:
· cod lover oil and fish oils
· liver, kidney, cheese, skim milk
· apricots, peaches, cantaloupe
· green leafy vegetables—spinach, cale, endive, collards, turnip greens
· dark yellow vegetables—squash, sweet potatoes, carrots
Vitamin C is an antihistamine and can reduce infection, promote healing, fight stress, and heal wounds. It is in:
· citrus fruits
· strawberries
· peppers
· tomatoes
· white potatoes
· cauliflower
· cantaloupe
· cabbage
· Brussels sprouts
· sweet potatoes
· broccoli
· papaya
Zinc is an anti-inflammatory. it is in:
· chicken hearts
· liver
· turkey & chicken
· beef
· Swiss & cheddar cheese
· pumpkin & sunflower seeds
· black-eyed peas, soybeans, chickpeas, lentils
· Brazil nuts, cashews, peanuts
· rolled oats
These things deplete zinc:
- cigarettes
- alcohol
- birth control pills
- illness, injury, emotional trauma
Insulin stimulates the production of bad prostaglandins, so it is a good idea to avoid high glycemic carbohydrates, which are found in:
- potatoes
- beets
- bread
- corn
- rice
- fruit juices
- pasta
- refined flours and foods
- carrots
Caffeine and tyramine contribute to GI seizures. They are in:
- coffees, teas, colas
- flat beans (pea pods, fava beans, pinto beans, lima beans)
- figs, avocados
- bananas
- liquor, wine, beer
- chocolate
- red meat
- soy
- aged cheeses
Taken from Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health by Mary Lou Ballweg and the Endometriosis Association
Some essential fatty acids help our bodies to make good prostaglandins. These can be found in:
· evening primrose oil
· fish oils – cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel
· seed and nut oils, especially linseed, flaxseed, safflower oils; also soy, sunflower, and corn oils and walnuts
Other essential fatty acids can produce bad prostaglandins. These are found in:
- meat and dairy products
- margarine
- processed oils
- alcohol
- cholesterol
Other non-food things can cause the production of bad prostaglandins as well:
-diabetes
-deficiencies in vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, calcium
-aging
-stress-related hormones
B vitamins are good because they can lower estrogen levels. They are found in these foods:
· meat, poultry, and fish, especially salmon
· eggs and dairy
· sunflower seeds, soybeans, chickpeas, navy beans, lentils, nuts, peanut butter
· brewer’s yeast
· whole grains
· brown rice
Some foods deplete B vitamins:
- refined carbohydrates
- caffeine
- alcohol
- stress
- sugar
It is important to avoid dioxins, which means eating organic food and drinking purified water. If you can’t eat organic, it’s still important to avoid the produce made with the most toxic pesticides. These are:
1. Strawberries
2. Red and green peppers
3. Spinach
4. Cherries
5. Peaches
6. Mexican cantaloupe
7. Celery
8. Apples
9. Apricots
10. Green beans
11. Chilean grapes
12. Cucumbers
Other foods containing the most toxic chemicals are:
1. Butter
2. Radishes
3. Cucumbers/ pickles
4. squash
5. cantaloupe
6. meatloaf
7. peanuts
8. popcorn
Magnesium relaxes smooth muscles, which helps to prevent cramps. It can be found in:
· seed foods: nuts (esp. almonds and cashews), seeds, whole grains, dried beans
· seafoods
· raw, green leafy vegetables
Some foods can impair magnesium absorption:
- soft drinks
- alcohol
- caffeine
- foods with high levels of saturated fats, like margarine and processed oils
- food preservatives and beef
Calcium is necessary to help magnesium work. it can be found in:
· milk and cheese
· dark leafy greens
· tofu and soy
· blackstrap molasses
· dried peas and beans
· broccoli
· sardines and salmon (esp the bones)
These things can accelerate calcium loss:
- high protein diet
- lack of exercise
- steroids
- too much sodium or caffeine
- decreased estrogen levels (like during menopause)
Vitamins E, C, and A are all important antioxidants. Vitamin E is also important because it inhibits bad prostaglandins, reduces inflammation, strengthens the immune system, and treats PMS. It can be found in:
· vegetable oils
· margarine
· wheat germ
· sunflower seeds
· nuts
· whole grains
Vitamin A is also good for the immune system and can speed recovery after surgery. It can be found in:
· cod lover oil and fish oils
· liver, kidney, cheese, skim milk
· apricots, peaches, cantaloupe
· green leafy vegetables—spinach, cale, endive, collards, turnip greens
· dark yellow vegetables—squash, sweet potatoes, carrots
Vitamin C is an antihistamine and can reduce infection, promote healing, fight stress, and heal wounds. It is in:
· citrus fruits
· strawberries
· peppers
· tomatoes
· white potatoes
· cauliflower
· cantaloupe
· cabbage
· Brussels sprouts
· sweet potatoes
· broccoli
· papaya
Zinc is an anti-inflammatory. it is in:
· chicken hearts
· liver
· turkey & chicken
· beef
· Swiss & cheddar cheese
· pumpkin & sunflower seeds
· black-eyed peas, soybeans, chickpeas, lentils
· Brazil nuts, cashews, peanuts
· rolled oats
These things deplete zinc:
- cigarettes
- alcohol
- birth control pills
- illness, injury, emotional trauma
Insulin stimulates the production of bad prostaglandins, so it is a good idea to avoid high glycemic carbohydrates, which are found in:
- potatoes
- beets
- bread
- corn
- rice
- fruit juices
- pasta
- refined flours and foods
- carrots
Caffeine and tyramine contribute to GI seizures. They are in:
- coffees, teas, colas
- flat beans (pea pods, fava beans, pinto beans, lima beans)
- figs, avocados
- bananas
- liquor, wine, beer
- chocolate
- red meat
- soy
- aged cheeses
Taken from Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health by Mary Lou Ballweg and the Endometriosis Association