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I don't know if this experience is specific to me, where I went to school, or where I live, but I feel that my education in regards to nutrition (as a layperson) was just pigeonholing foods. Here are some examples of what I wished i had learned earlier in my life:

Dairies (milk, cheese, yogurt, and some alternatives) can be a good source of protein - protein is not exclusive to meats and fish

Coconut milk is a good non-dairy substitute for cream, particularly in soups/curries, but is high in saturated fat

Pre-made spice mixes typically contain more salt/sugar than necessary - if you're trying to be careful, it's better and cheaper to make your own spice mixes and adjust seasoning as needed

Avocado is a more nutritious substitute for butter spread or mayo, but it is still high in fat

There are meats, fish, and vegetables that are high in calcium - calcium isn't exclusive to dairies

If you're trying to be mindful of sugar intake, mind consumption of dairies/dairy alternatives, condiments like BBQ sauce/ketchup, juices, adding honey/sugar to coffee or tea

The human body needs salt! It's ok to season food in moderation

The human body needs fats too! It's ok to consume fats in moderation, with awareness of what kinds of fats are being consumed

Needless, restrictive, and/or unsupervised dieting can mess with your digestive microbiome and how your body absorbs vitamins and nutrients

#that unhealthy sideblog #chronic illness #food problems #food #gastrointestinal problem #not medical advice #not nutritional advice

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Part of me wants to believe that I have some sort of Hanahaki Disease variant... seeds from berries, vegetables, and mushrooms have sprouted in my intestines, causing disabled digestion and poor absorption.

The only kind of body horror I'll accept at this point.

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Keeping all of my cook books in the hopes that someday I'll be able to use them again 🙃🙃🙃

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Lol I love the simplicity of this

Unfortunately, due to my stomach disorder, I can't have beans anymore. And I can't have a ton of rice due to insulin resistance.

Thanks for the suggestion tho!

How am I supposed to have a life outside of work if meal planning for only two days took me an hour and a half

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How am I supposed to have a life outside of work if meal planning for only two days took me an hour and a half

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I question if I'm mentally struggling with something and then I realize my body temp has dropped to the extent that it feels like I'm sitting in a refrigerator.

No question. Mentally struggling.

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Hopefully this tip can really help someone, please take this advice or suggest to friends and family if you feel it could really assist them

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Looked up the lyrics to a song (not sung in english) that my friends been listening to on repeat... turns out the dudes singing about preferring to skips meals and die than be without his girlfriend.

Big oof moment.

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WHY ARENT POSTS IN DARK MODE??

MY EYES!!

#that unhealthy sideblog #chronic illness #migraines #dark mode #tumblr dark mode #too much white light #my eyes

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I have nightmares about shopping in grocery stores.

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"Just do what's within your control! Don't worry about what's out of your control!"

- engages in self-destructive bahviour-

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Nothing quite as ironic as taking an antidepressant and then crying yourself to sleep

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I never realized how people taking pictures of every meal they "have out" could get to me.

Just seems to be glorifying food, putting it on a pedestal, viewing it as a work of art. Placing the dishes and cups just so, staving off hunger to get the perfect shot.

Whereas meals for me are very difficult, mentally and physically. I have to view food now in a functional sense... food is food and I consume it because I must sustain my body. I stop consuming foods that make me ill.

The body is not for food, food is for the body.

#that unhealthy sideblog #chronic illness #functional dyspepsia #food problems #food #gastrointestinal problem #mental health #gastropareisis #photos #food photos #taking pictures of food #i guess i cant go out with people that do that for EVERY meal

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There's a particular kind of insanity awaiting those on a diet of purees and similar-consistency foods.

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Recipes from my Grandfather

My grandfather recently died and my grandmother on that side is deep in dementia. As a project to deal with my grief and come to terms with these losses, I’m copying all of their favorite recipes online in google docs.

It’s not done yet, but I also started adding recipes from the other side of my family, starting with those grandparents as well. In the grand scheme of the world, I think nothing would make them happier than feeding people. As such, I’m sharing a link to the ongoing project of my families recipes (US based measurements). Please feel free to look at, cook from, and comment on this piece of my families history. Know that wherever you are, and whoever you are, my Grandfather Charlie would have loved you and made sure to grow your favorite vegetables in his garden and told you every joke he knew.

Feel free to like and share

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cr7g142WStMQIz99n-oXwfhS6aIf6lcI?usp=sharing

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Trying to find healthy and balanced recipes that won't trigger my physical health issues while also not triggering my mental health issues by viewing too many ads for weight loss and fad diets that come with said recipes...

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According to dietician and diet recommendations for similar GI issues, I shouldn't be having whole avocados. I should be having 1/8 to 1/2 an avocado a day.

Do these people KNOW how avocados last after you cut into them???