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When I do an elimination diet, it usually takes at least 3-4 weeks for all my symptoms to disappear completely so I wouldn't think a week would be long enough. You might get some relief in a couple days, but not complete relief.

For me, a serving size is the amount I'm planning to eat in one meal. It varies.

I make my own mayo with 1 whole egg plus one egg yolk, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Blend in a food processor. Drip in 1 cup neutral tasting oil through the drip hole in the food processor tube and blend until the proper consistency. You can also blend in 1/2 cup of herbs of your choice…

Natto. It's fermented soybeans and full of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin K. It tastes like soybeans in snot and mucus. The texture is quite off putting. Once was more than enough for me.

Also, instead of trying all new recipes, go through some of your favorite old standbys. What's your favorite family recipe? Is it already gluten free? Or can it easily be adapted to be gluten free? Here's a helpful recipe for "condensed cream of" soup if that's a staple in any of your family casseroles…

I've been gluten free for quite a few years. I don't usually cook for a family, but I can make some recommendations. Visit ayearofslowcooking.com. The author of the blog and several cookbooks writes all of her recipes to be gluten free or to have adaptations to make them gf. The Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook is also gluten…

Both GAPS and Autoimmune Paleo (AIP), particularly with an emphasis on the vegetables and offal as in the Wahl's protocol, give me a lot of relief. Neither is easy to do. I think AIP is much easier to do long term after you've completed the introductory phase. When my pain, fatigue, vertigo and memory loss come back bad…

I either steam a fresh cauliflower or frozen florets. When it is soft, I put it in the food processor with salt, pepper, butter, cheese (see below), and maybe garlic - roasted or powder- and/or parsley, and process until it is very smooth. I don't add liquid because the cauliflower is already thinner than potatoes, and it…

My mom never put an egg in her meatloaf and neither do I. It doesn't need it. Of course her "secret" recipe was just basically the Lipton onion soup mix meatloaf recipe minus the eggs and breadcrumbs. Mix meat, a package of soup mix and half a can of tomato sauce. Bake about 45 minutes. Top with the rest of the tomato…

I like homemade chicken soup that includes quite a bit of onions, garlic and some fresh ginger grated into it. I also like the suggestion for egg drop soup. I'll drink any type of tea when I'm sick, usually with honey, or often hot lemon water. I like Ceylon, chamomile, Trader Joe's ginger turmeric, Throat Coat from…

Kale and Chicken Soup - 4 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ white onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, diced ¼ teaspoon fennel seed ¼ teaspoon chile flakes (optional) ¼ teaspoon rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 quart chicken stock 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup curly green kale, torn 1 cup of your favorite gluten…

Pork bacon. I also like vegetarian "bacon", but it doesn't taste like bacon at all. Turkey bacon is revolting.

I like the old fashioned rolled oats. I don't like instant, quick cooking or steel cut. I cook it in water with raisins, a dash of salt and cinnamon. I add a splash of vanilla, and sometimes brown sugar if the raisins didn't sweeten it enough.

Get your medication properly adjusted and eat less. Count your calories. You may find your calories to lose are fewer, possibly significantly fewer, than most calculators would indicate. As for a specific diet, personally, my thyroid doesn't react well to very low carb so I am careful to eat at least 100 grams of carbs a…

I've had it done twice, but years ago. I'm not sure what information you're looking for. All I remember is you get in the thing, then after they give you a printout with your body fat, lean mass, etc. on it.

I prefer coffee, but I drink a lot of tea, too. I like all kinds. Lately, I've been on a Trader Joe's Ginger Turmeric kick.

I wouldn't think someone with an hourglass figure could realistically achieve a thigh gap without surgery. Personally, I wouldn't want one as I think those stick thin legs are reminiscent of famine victim photos, but I guess some people prefer that, and some people just have naturally tiny legs the way I have a tiny waist.

I'm gf and was years before my licensed medical doctor ordered me to be. I don't really think you need an m.d. to tell you if you feel better or not eating a certain food. You notice if you feel better. And you can even order your own lab tests for celiac. I don't actually have the standard celiac symptoms, but being gf…

Spinach in place of noodles is good, as are some of the other choices mentioned such as zucchini and eggplant. Not sure if this is keto; the veg/dairy might bring your carbs too high, but here's a recipe. 1 lb ground meat of your choice, browned, drain if desired 12 oz pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce, homemade or jarred 3/4…

Oh, regional differences. Trader Joe's is my cheap grocery store unless I make the 45 minute trek to Aldi or shop at ethnic markets. Of course in my area Whole Foods is the second cheapest so it's a bit pricey here. We're fortunate to have TJ's every mile or so. There are 5 of them within a 10 minute drive of me, many more…

All (or almost all) fast food places have their nutrition online. You can pre-plan some options at your or your friends' favorite places. Usually a double decker burger, large fries, and a shake are a higher calorie option. A small burger with side salad (limit the dressing) is going to be lower calorie. Chick Fil A has…

Sometimes the farmed salmon has color added so it isn't a sickly white. I don't like to eat farmed fish of any kind if I can avoid it.

How come people always think TJ's has healthy food? It's just a lower priced grocery store, isn't it? I shop there a lot, but it's for the prices and the little cups of coffee, not the health. They have cheap wine, cheese, flowers, frozen broccoli, and non-gmo corn chips I like. Most of their fresh produce is packaged in…

These days, all my homemade bread is gluten free so that wouldn't work for you. I always made pretty simple bread when I ate gluten. Usually it was something like this (without the egg): http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/perfect-sandwich-bread-303107 or…

I don't see any conflict in doing both. In fact, I would not do WW without counting calories with their current plan. I think you need to count calories if you're someone like me who ends up in the 700-800 calorie range on WW or someone who eats a lot of fruit and other high calorie free food who ends up in the 2000+…

Unlike some, I do drink my calories and I find liquids filling. Two cups of coffee and I'm full for the next 6 hours. I do 3-day juice cleanses a few times a year. I think they're great. I've done 5/6 days, but 3 day is effective and easier to do. I rarely make my own juices because buying produce is more expensive than…

A 50 gram egg (a smaller "large" egg) is about 70 calories, although when I weigh my large eggs without shell they range from 50-65 grams. A tablespoon of butter (14 grams) is 100 calories. 2% milk is about 120 calories per cup. There are 16 T in a cup so about 7 1/2 calories per T. How much milk did you use? Is the 1T…

When I used to make Greek yogurt, I did what lulalacroix does. Use the info on the Fage carton.

I do love the THM cookbook...it has tons of fantastic everyday recipes. I use that more than any cookbook I've ever owned. But I didn't lose any weight on their eating plan (well, didn't really try), and I lean more Weston A. Price in my food philosophy. THM keep carbs and fats separated. I prefer to never eat a carb…

If you prefer gravy, I'd suggest using the chicken drippings (or some chicken broth) to make gravy. Use sweet rice flour (Mochiko) to thicken with the same texture as wheat flour. Corn starch also thickens, but gives a weird texture. If you don't mind the gelatinous corn starch texture, you can also thicken the gravy with…