Moms on Diet

Hi, MichelleLee. Sometimes a strong immune system can react to "bugs" (especially from children) in a way that can derail your digestive system. In these cases, goi7ng easy on uncooked and unfermented plant foods other high-fiber foods- temporarily, of course - can help. Ironically, focusing more on animal foods can help here, especially if the are of high-quality (super lean, unprocessed, pastured or grass-fed, organic, fortified with omega-3. After a couple of weeks, gradually increase the percentage of plant foods.

One of our grandsons have a cough and a runny nose (but that is fairly normal for 5 year olds - someone at school is always ill). However both myself and my husband are in good health at the moment (if you ignore the fact that I am on constant medication for Asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, etc. I am hoping this diet will get me off some of the tablets...)

Hi, MichelleLee. Thanks for that information. Is there by any chance some sort of illness floating around your environment? People with colds or the flu?

Hi Suzyjay - not sure exactly where you are in mid-north UK, but I found a great little shop at the weekend (http://www.beanieswholefoods.co.uk) on the north side of Sheffield. It is a workers co-operative (not a big chain store) and sources a lot of fresh veg from local producers.