Very limited diet options - anything I haven't thought of?

Have you tried any poultry besides chicken? Duck, turkey, squab/pigeon. Have you tried organic/antibiotic free (sometimes it's really the low levels of antibiotics in much of the meat supply causing the allergic responses)?

Beans and lentils can be fairly easily cooked in a slow cooker, then add sauces/flavorings of your choice to single portions (to get variety)

Have you tried taking one of the really good probiotics (the kind you need to keep refrigerated)?

I have PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes coinciding with Hypothyroidism.... I am unmedicated because either I cant tolerate (allergic) or the medication has no effect whatsoever.

All that being said, I am kicking my *kitten* to get the weight down so hopefully the other stuff will sort itself out.

So for starters need a low starch / sugar diet, carbs from above ground / green veges and limited fruits. I try to eat very clean, nothing processed, organic where I can.

My issues are mainly how do I get enough protein? and well food in general so I am not starving nutritionally.

Allergic to Egg white, Fish and Nuts,
If I eat too much of any one protein I start to display accumulative intolerance/allergic reactions sneezing prickly mouth, excessive mucus production.
I don't respond well to Soy/plant proteins bloating etc also tend to stay away from anything that could affect hormones.
Chicken and dairy are the least reactive but as my only proteins overall have their own issues esp fat and sugar content in dairy.

Really just looking for some ideas as I have been going around in circles for years, even dietitians and naturopaths seem to be stumped, I don't think living on fat and greens is a sustainable option ;-) Although asparagus drenched in butter and garlic does have some attraction!

I am confused... you're still alive right? You have been alive for years. So you must be eating something... just eat less of it...

:laugh: Good point.

Fibrous veggies should make up the majority it seems.
beans and lentils as main carb source
protein: chicken, low fat dairy, other red meats. Supplement with whey or other type of protein powder if required.

There are so so many things that you can do with dry beans and so many different types. Hot and cold recipes and simple. Have fun with them and jazz them up to make them the way you want. Use them for dips or main course. Go on line and look up various recipes with them. I think you will be shocked.

How allergic are you to egg whites? There is a line of vegetarian 'meat' that is made out of something called mycoprotein instead of being soy based. The 'chicken' products are quite good. Some of them do have egg whites in the ingredient list as a binder though. The one I use the most is the naked cutlet:

Typical Values 1 cutlet (69g)
Calories 80
Calories from fat 20
Total fat 2.5g
Saturated fat 0.5g
Trans fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 420mg
Total carbohydrate 5.0g
Dietary fiber 2.0g
Sugar 0.5g
Protein 11.0g

beans beans beans! Pretty good amount of protein and healthy carbs in there. Be sure to soak for at least 10hours, rinse thoroughly and after simmering for about 90mins (depends on beans) rinse again very thoroughly. Doing these stops the coating (which makes you gassy) from being there I ate close to a cup of beans today and pretty much no gas, woop!

I have PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes coinciding with Hypothyroidism.... I am unmedicated because either I cant tolerate (allergic) or the medication has no effect whatsoever.

All that being said, I am kicking my *kitten* to get the weight down so hopefully the other stuff will sort itself out.

So for starters need a low starch / sugar diet, carbs from above ground / green veges and limited fruits. I try to eat very clean, nothing processed, organic where I can.

My issues are mainly how do I get enough protein? and well food in general so I am not starving nutritionally.

Allergic to Egg white, Fish and Nuts,
If I eat too much of any one protein I start to display accumulative intolerance/allergic reactions sneezing prickly mouth, excessive mucus production.
I don't respond well to Soy/plant proteins bloating etc also tend to stay away from anything that could affect hormones.
Chicken and dairy are the least reactive but as my only proteins overall have their own issues esp fat and sugar content in dairy.

Really just looking for some ideas as I have been going around in circles for years, even dietitians and naturopaths seem to be stumped, I don't think living on fat and greens is a sustainable option ;-) Although asparagus drenched in butter and garlic does have some attraction!

I am confused... you're still alive right? You have been alive for years. So you must be eating something... just eat less of it...

Alive but not solving any health issues, most of the sensitivities are caused by chronic inflammation brought on by not coping with proteins but eating them anyway if that makes sense. They aren't allergic reactions in the first instance but if I eat anything for an extended length of time ie several serves a week they become a problem, the trouble with this is that I can only eat a few proteins already or else I would just do high rotation protein sources.

Yeah, that wasn't very helpful, PU.

For the inflammation, sensitivities and allergies i would suggest that you first get a skin prick test - in your case it probably is useful to identify which allergens set you off. In terms of egg whites - since you are allergic - I am going to assume that you MIGHT NOT getting enough biotin (it is pretty rare) - which leads to improper absorption of proteins as carboxylase deficiency occurs. THIS IS A GUESS - see a doc, get tested for specific allergies, indentify any deficiencies that lead to reaction.

And while naturopaths might be of useful for some things - identifying specific allergens, enzymatic deficiencies and true immune system dysfunction ... well, I wouldnt put my money on them.

A friend of mine pretty much dies if he eats a egg but can eat baked things with egg in it. It's weird.

I suggest joining the pcos group here and asking them. They have probably stumbled on more things then we have, not having it.

That being said for protein I usually stick to the following:
pumpkin seeds and other types of seeds
lentils and other non soy beans
greek yogurt
milk
whey isolate
lots of other meats out there.

I'd just go for a variety and not one specific thing. I wouldn't worry about eating things with hormones. I'd worry about eating a lot of a specific thing with those hormones...like eating a lot of soy for example can be linked to many problems. I'll eat soy, but I'll limit it. I also wouldn't worry about 'processed' things if you're missing something and that specific processed thing would give you the nutrients you are missing. I suck at iron for example. But I'll eat deep fried cod. And when I don't get iron for a long time, well, I get dizzy. It's kind of a lesser of 2 evils.

I find that many people feel bloated after having a meal of protein. If you find yourself really bad (I know people with ibs and gets this way), then try spreading out the protein if you think that's what's making you sick so you're not consuming large quantities at once.

Make sure you're not missing something from your diet, because a lot of problems seem to be due to deficiencies in certain nutrients. Magnesium potassium iron and calcium seem to be popular things people I know are low on. Another common mistake is highly limiting fat intake, which makes many of the nutrients harder to absorb (since many are fat soluble).

Can you not ask your doctor to refer you to a dietician?

I am thinking with this many allergies, intolerances and illnesses that are affected by food, you could use some help from someone with a degree in nutrition.

I have been to a dietician and several naturopaths, they have all tried to tell me to eat things that I have told them I can't eat, egg whites and fish are the worst culprits, the threshold/overdose reaction seems to be what throws everyone and it makes it very hard to judge, sometimes I am ok eating something for weeks and then other times same food and I get a reaction within an hour . The dietician that I saw through the Dr tried to get me on Optifast and pushed drinking diet soda etc etc I don't even drink soda why would I bother with artificial sweeteners and chemical laden foods?? I can't really afford the $200 per visit for the hit and miss "specialists".

Can your reactions be due to a build up of histamines in your body? Over time days/weeks it builds up in your system causing an allergic reaction. I only ask because I am hystamine sensitive and have reactions to things in a hit or miss fashion.

Try greek yogurt. It's fairly high in protein... if you want it more natural you can make it at home even.