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@lbmorgan44

Good Question.
There were no specific changes to my diet. That being said, the best way I can be helpful is to say that I watch my diet carefully as I have found that what I eat directly affects the amount of symptoms I have. There are foods that are more inflammatory for me than others and will spike my symptoms. For me salt, caffeine and cinnamon (yes, cinnamon) are the worst offenders.

My Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) symptoms are more sensitive to what I eat than the SFN symptoms. I will do anything it takes to avoid increasing my RLS symptoms! Paying attention to what I eat every day helps keep my symptoms from both SFN and RLS at lower levels.

What do I eat?
I eat a low inflammatory diet which means a lot of fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. I also eat chicken (boneless, skinless breast) and some fish and nuts and seeds.

I avoid all grains including rice and especially avoid refined sugars. I do not drink alcohol, coffee or tea (anything with caffeine) or any soft drinks.

I am unable to tolerate soy and am also gluten intolerant. Adding in low-cholesterol and low sodium gives you the full picture.

I think most people would find my diet repetitive, boring and tasteless, which is how I find it. But it works for me as I can manage my symptoms best by eating the way I do. I also feel healthier.

It has taken research, monitoring what I eat and self discipline, but its worth it.

Hope this is helpful. I am off to have blueberries and mixed nuts for breakfast. Yummiest meal of the day!

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I find your diet quite excellent. Mine is similar and I only drink decaf organic green tea each morning. Only 4 mg of actual caffeine. I do also eat salmon and turkey. I avoid sugar like the devil. Last year I stopped drinking a beer at nite. I happen to love oven roasted chicken and nuts and berries 🍒. Good job. Johnmacc