Monthly Archives: July 2013

No Nightshades

Posted on July 31, 2013 by How We Flourish

Are nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant) hard to avoid? Yes and no. Mostly yes. If you make all your food at home, you can safely know that there are no pepper flakes or curry powder in your meals. Anyone else … Continue reading →

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Why I Didn’t Go to the Doctor

Posted on July 29, 2013 by How We Flourish

I’ve gotten asked this question a lot the past 6 months. Regarding my eczema. “Have you gone to the doctor? You should see a dermatologist.” Regarding my elimination diet. “Are you doing this with a doctor?” No, I haven’t. I’m … Continue reading →

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New Favorite Recipes

Posted on July 26, 2013 by How We Flourish

One of my favorite things about this diet was all of the new recipes that I got to try. Not all of them were great, but most of them were. The following is a list of recipes from each phase … Continue reading →

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What I learned on my elimination diet

Posted on July 24, 2013 by How We Flourish

It was weird not posting yesterday. I spent two months posting every day! And those two months taught me a lot. I only hope that I can remember to continue to use this knowledge to live a healthy life and, … Continue reading →

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Elimination Diet: What’s Next

Posted on July 22, 2013 by How We Flourish

So I’m done posting every day about my meals and health. But is this diet over? No. Far from it. There are many things I am still not eating and a few things I still need to add back in. … Continue reading →

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Elimination Diet, Day 60

Posted on July 21, 2013 by How We Flourish

Two months. It’s not over yet, but today will be my last day of day-by-day posts. Tomorrow I’ll start posting a series of recaps. Two months. That’s how long it took me to intentionally cheat. Will and I took a … Continue reading →

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Elimination Diet, Day 59

Posted on July 20, 2013 by How We Flourish

Busy day. Made this week’s meal plan, went to the farmer’s market and the grocery store, bought 15 books for $9.50 at a library book sale, made lunch and had a deep conversation, walked around a local festival, went back … Continue reading →

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Elimination Diet, Day 58

Posted on July 19, 2013 by How We Flourish

Health Feeling tired. I’ve had a slight headache for a couple days. Barely even noticeable. Until this evening when it got bad while at a swing dance with Will’s church. I am willing to admit it may be wheat-related, but … Continue reading →