Hi Madalina

I can tell that you are trying really hard to manage your diet in a healthy way.

I tried various diets, it’s been a bit of a journey lol. I totally empathise with how difficult it is.

Low fodmap, GERD, low glycemic index, dairy free and gluten free are all diets that I’ve tried. I think it has been helpful to find out which foods don’t seem to get on well with me.

I don’t seem to have problems with meat. I tend to err on the low fat side, avoiding fried foods etc. Like you I don’t get on well with dairy. Cauliflower and acidic foods don’t sit well either. I found that I have difficulty digesting very dry foods. So if I do eat a little of them I have to drink tea to help digest it. The hot and warm liquid helps to rehydrate it.

The western diet can include a ridiculous amount of wheat. I found that I’m able to tolerate it in smaller amounts. I try and vary the carbohydrate source in a day. Rice, oats, quinoa that type of thing.

I don’t get on well with artificial sweeteners either. Dark chocolate and fruit have become my new best friends. Water intake has been important too. I had a habit of not drinking enough especially when anxious.

Mental health drugs can impact digestion and food cravings too. It is challenging to manage.