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Advice about my VLC diet

I'll give the sauerkraut a try, I'm only allowed cabbage occasionally though, plus I'll have to look for one that doesn't contain acidic preservatives as I've also got an irritable bladder (it's a never ending list of ailments that need special diets for me at the moment!!) I could make some kimchi too, but again, I'd have to leave out the garlic (not allowed with SIBO) and spices ('cos of my bladder!!!)

Sigh, food has lost it's appeal for me at the moment, it's just becoming 'fuel'. Meal times are just something to get over with as quickly as possible. I've always been a bit of an emotional eater, which I know isn't particularly healthy, but the little treats I was allowed with diabetes (the occasional cappuccino, greek yogurt, mini milks) were enough to keep me happy with my diet. This diet is so restrictive, it's making me miserable and grumpy (I pity my poor boyfriend at the moment!) Hopefully, after the month is up, I'll be able to add in some more interesting foods again :(

Thanks for the help and support everyone :)
 
Try to take some salt, yes normal table salt 1 tsp in water, since you drink loads of water and cut the carbs, this may help you "carbflu" or transition problems, rather common when going low or zero in carbs.
 
Sirzy said:
I'll give the sauerkraut a try, I'm only allowed cabbage occasionally though, plus I'll have to look for one that doesn't contain acidic preservatives as I've also got an irritable bladder (it's a never ending list of ailments that need special diets for me at the moment!!) I could make some kimchi too, but again,
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You can use the proper sauerkraut as medicine, so in very limited amounts, a forkful to every meal or so. And the proper stuff has no added things. In cases like yours you may need to keep using it for a couple of months but it does help to normalise bowel bacteria.
 
Thanks modesty and Totto, I'll give these things a try :) My legs are feeling much better today, I've only got slight wobbles now, for a while I thought I might need a zimmer frame!!
 
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