Diet plays a crucial role in reducing the amount of fibromyalgia flare-ups. If you've purchased Phase I or Phase II of my suggested dietary guidelines, you now understand the importance of proper nutrition. Within a few weeks of purchase, clients note a remarkable reduction in pain issues.
Much of this reduction is attributed to the incorporation of protein. Protein should be a staple in any food choice. Whether it be for a meal or snack, protein should be ingested each time in varying amounts. For a main meal 3-6 oz. is sufficient depending on your size and weight. For a snack, follow the package guidelines for single serving suggested amounts.
If you are unsure of the power of protein, take note of its benefits below:
Much of this reduction is attributed to the incorporation of protein. Protein should be a staple in any food choice. Whether it be for a meal or snack, protein should be ingested each time in varying amounts. For a main meal 3-6 oz. is sufficient depending on your size and weight. For a snack, follow the package guidelines for single serving suggested amounts.
If you are unsure of the power of protein, take note of its benefits below:
- Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds supply many nutrients. These include protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
- Proteins function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. They are also building blocks for enzymes, hormones, and vitamins. Proteins are one of three nutrients that provide calories (the others are fat and carbohydrates).
- B vitamins found in this food group serve a variety of functions in the body. They help the body release energy, play a vital role in the function of the nervous system, aid in the formation of red blood cells, and help build tissues.
- Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood. Many teenage girls and women in their child-bearing years have iron-deficiency anemia. They should eat foods high in heme-iron (meats) or eat other non-heme iron containing foods along with a food rich in vitamin C, which can improve absorption of non-heme iron.
- Magnesium is used in building bones and in releasing energy from muscles.
- Zinc is necessary for biochemical reactions and helps the immune system function properly.
- EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids found in varying amounts in seafood. Eating 8 ounces per week of seafood may help reduce the risk for heart disease. -Health and Nutrition Benefits.gov
If you're reading through that list noting some issues you are facing today, you can see the value of protein in your diet. Remember, it is the large amounts of protein that have received a bad rap. Protein is essential for survival and ensuring your body is receiving the right amount is the first step to recovery.
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