| Though there are really no proven Fibromyalgia | | | | Eat smaller and more frequent meals. You may |
| diet, there are some steps you can take to help | | | | find that eating a smaller meal will help you feel |
| you feel better, and to help balance areas that | | | | better, and adding healthy snacks in between can |
| might be out of whack in the body. These dietary | | | | help hold off hunger. Think of it as having five or |
| changes certainly won't cure this condition, but a | | | | six small meals a day rather than three large |
| person who take the time to modify their diet | | | | ones. This might help eliminate fatigue in some |
| somewhat, and watches what they are eating | | | | people. |
| (and what they are not eating) might find some | | | | Avoid preservatives. This is a tough one, but it |
| relief. You should talk to your doctor about your | | | | can be done. You should avoid foods that have |
| diet and any plans you might have for | | | | preservatives as they can be like toxins to the |
| modification. Here are ten handy tips to help you | | | | body. Instead, opt for fresh fruits, vegetables, |
| get started. | | | | and meats for the main staples of your diet. Don't |
| Watch your sugar intake. Those who cut down or | | | | forget about dairy if it is okay for you to have it. |
| eliminate sugars altogether often feel better. Don't | | | | Stop drinking. Alcohol can make sleep patterns |
| forget about the less obvious sources of sugar | | | | worse, and also harm the liver. Many think they |
| like high fructose corn syrup, which is the most | | | | sleep more heavily when they are drunk, but in |
| troubling of all sugars, and is found in many sodas | | | | reality, it is not the deep, restful sleep that |
| and some juices. If you drink juice, make sure it | | | | someone with Fibromyalgia needs. |
| is 100% natural. | | | | Ask about vitamin supplements. A lot of |
| Limit caffeine. Though you may be feeling tired | | | | Fibromyalgia sufferers aren't getting the vitamins |
| and think a jolt of caffeine will help you might be | | | | they need. Vitamins are helpful to almost anyone, |
| making your sleep issues worse. If you must | | | | and they are a great way to make sure your |
| have some, have it in the morning only, and have | | | | body is running at it's optimum. There may be |
| only a cup or two of coffee. Caffeine will | | | | reasons why your doctor does not want you to |
| exaggerate your sleeping difficulties, so watch for | | | | take them though, so be sure to talk with them |
| caffeine in any form and in things like chocolate | | | | about this first. |
| and medications, especially when taken later in the | | | | Be wary of artificial sweeteners. These can have |
| day. | | | | the same toxic affect on the body as |
| Got food allergies? If you are allergic to any type | | | | preservatives. Eliminate them if you can. |
| of food, you should eliminate it completely from | | | | Avoid glutamates. These are something that are |
| your diet. One common problem is lactose | | | | found in the red tomato, some potatoes, and |
| intolerance. If this is a problem, you have to stop | | | | certain peppers. They may not be a problem for |
| drinking milk and having milk products. Ask your | | | | you, but they can cause problems with muscle |
| doctor how to supplement vitamin D and calcium | | | | pains in some. If you eliminate these from your |
| if this is something you must do. You need both | | | | Fibromyalgia diet, you may find muscle pain |
| of these nutrients for a healthy body. | | | | diminishes. |
| Balance your meals. Though carbs will give you a | | | | Try keeping a food diary for a month and note |
| burst of energy, they should not make up the | | | | down what you eat and how you feel. If you |
| majority of your eating plan. It is recommended | | | | notice any patterns regarding certain foods and |
| that you have equal amounts of proteins and | | | | worsening symptoms work to eliminate that food |
| carbs each meal. | | | | from your Fibromyalgia diet. |