So its been a while, I have been super busy with real life. In all honesty, writing articles is not my strong point! I much prefer playing Warcraft. Keeping the diet under control to avoid the migraines is way harder and I have learnt some hard lessons.
Lesson 1:
The glutamates stay in your system for SEVEN days, which means even a small amount is too much. A small amount won't trigger a migraine but it will interfere with appetite control etc. also if I have a small amount every day for a few days - the 2nd or 3rd day it will trigger a migraine, so its a cumulative effect. This means NO treat days. If I want treats - I have to make them.
Some days this is extremely difficult.
Lesson 2
Glutamates (MSG) hide in so many foods. The only really sure way is to cook myself. If I am eating out: salads without dressing, steaks without sauce. No ham or bacon, no soy sauce. The list is endless and I have been having headaches every few weeks.
*Update* My local IGA now stocks a naturally smoked ham and bacon cured with honey!!! YUM
Lesson 3
Be prepared. It is much easier to stick to healthy foods if you have pre-prepared meals. I have been making soups, stews etc and freezing them in single serve containers.
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