Diet for fibromyalgia patients

So what should I be eating?

Now that you are aware of foods to avoid (depending on your symptoms), you are no doubt wondering what you should be eating. Many experts recommend a heart-healthy diet if you have fibromyalgia. A heart-healthy diet is one low in saturated fats and full of lean meats and plenty of fruits and vegetables, leaving out any foods that you know are bothersome or exacerbate any fibromyalgia symptoms. A heart-healthy diet can help you lose weight, control your blood pressure and cholesterol and can improve your overall health. While eating a heart-healthy diet will not make the symptoms of fibromyalgia go away, you will be able to avoid other health problems, such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity. After all, it is enough to have to contend with fibromyalgia, without adding other health problems to the mix.

It may be a good idea to keep a food journal in which you write down the foods you eat and any symptoms you may experience after eating these foods. In this way, you will gain a better understanding of the foods you should not eat to avoid worsening of your fibromyalgia symptoms.

Having fibromyalgia means adjusting your lifestyle to accommodate your symptoms. This can include ensuring adequate rest, planning your activities so as not to provoke fatigue, adding an exercise program to your daily routine and eating a healthy diet that minimizes your symptoms while maximizing your health. Your diet should be a balanced one, including foods that provide you with the energy and nutrients needed to fight fatigue and pain, while avoiding those foods that may trigger your fibromyalgia symptoms. For many people, lifestyle change is the only remedy that helps in combating symptoms of fibromyalgia. Eating a healthy diet is one of the things you can do to stay as healthy as you can, avoiding other illnesses while you cope with fibromyalgia.