Citrus Intolerance

I have been a member of MFP for about 3 years now. When I first started here I was eating absolute crap, no veggies, too many carbs, fatty protein etc. and I gradually introduced myself to healthy, nutrient dense foods. I started eating berries, organic yogurt, leafy greens, quinoa, just generally food that is healthy and that I have now fallen in love with!

Only problem is, I wasn't getting anywhere as far as weight loss goes. I was bloated with extremely slow digestion and I would often find myself with itchy rashes or hives. I struggled with this for 3 years and put it down to slow metabolism and the hives down to allergies to skin products.

About 3 months ago, I cut citrus and citric acid out of my diet and it was like turning on a light switch. I've dropped 5lbs without even really trying! I feel so much better, my bloating is gone and my digestion is now what I would consider 'normal'. I'm absolutley thrilled to be able to put a reason to why I was feeling so bad.

But now I'm a bit at a loss as to what to eat! I obviously have to avoid all citrus fruits (which is everything apart from apples, grapes and melon/mango) and foods with 'citric acid' on the lable. I was surprised to learn just how many foods use citric acid as a food additive because it is natural.

My question to MFP is; is there anyone else who is intolerant to cirus and what do you eat?!