Food For Thought

So the problem with cutting out carbs totally is the blood sugar issues. Keto-acidosis is basically a diabetic coma induced by a lack of carbs. People with blood sugar issues will have a harder time with low-no carbs because of that. So for now the plan is to do a really thorough detox (on him) and get his system clean. Then we'll start with a basis of "pure" foods....foods we know are safe and are good for building up things within the immune system. THEN we'll slowly introduce certain grains/carbs (most likely raw) and do a trial run with each one. A reverse elimination diet basically. We can't do it quite yet but hopefully not having them will stimulate a natural detox that will work for the time being.

Pizza is bad. We know this. We avoid it because of it. It seems to take all of the worst reactions and slam them on him at once. It's not the toppings but the crust. Somethin about the way it's cooked or prepared or something. We have found one place that we can eat at but it's super spendy so we have only had it a few times. Last night though he got Pizza Hut. It was hot and we were all hungry and his son is here so that throws in some tough meals. I knew when he called to tell me not to eat, he was bringing home pizza that things were not going to go well. Sure enough today the bathroom has been occupied by him. It takes away a day at the best but it can take away a few days at a time. This isn't fair to him. So we are going to try some unleavened breads/dough. Those don't seem to bother him so maybe it's the yeast that gets him. Maybe it continues to ferment in his gut and thats where the problems lie.

Tonight we had a super simple dinner. It's muggy here and just kind of poopy weather wise. I got a new food processor today and was feeling inspired. While on the phone I pulled out my Vegetarian Times and saw a fruit salad that sounded great. I tweaked it to fit my fruit selection and it turned out GREAT! So far no reactions in him which is even better.

Summer Fruit Salad
(The original is called Watermelon, Tomato, and Grape Salad...if you would like the original recipe leave a comment.)

1 whole Sweetie melon- balled
1 whole red tomato- diced
2 black plums- diced
1 whole mango- chopped
1 tablespoon flax seed- ground to activate them
splash of lemon juice- to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar/vinegarette
feta cheese- crumbled

Add all the fruit to a large bowl and mix it up. Add flax seed and lemon juice and stir in. Add in balsamic vinegar/ette a little at a time tasting as you go. Stir everything up making sure the liquids are mixed in well. Top with feta and stir lightly to move the cheese throughout. Enjoy!

I wish I had more. I was worried my fruit choices weren't going to mesh well with the balsamic vinegarette (the original just wanted the vinegar) but it was fantastic....everything complimented each other perfectly! It has been requested that the recipe go in the box of good recipes. :)