Food Log (10/30/12 - 11/4/12)

This is my first log of the food I've eaten from last week on, and how I've reacted pain-wise to it. I'm doing this so you can see for yourself the results I'm getting from the salicylclic acid-free diet - and also see just how bad for you the junk food is, in more ways than one. I'm learning that the hard way.

Tuesday - TGI Fridays

Ordered: Pot stickers with sauce (appetizer - split it with with mom), Chef's Burger with french fries with ranch dressing (had bleu cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon - as well as what looked like mayonaise on it), and a Dr. Pepper.

Reacted Like: Not well. I didn't have an allergic reaction per se, but I was in more pain than usual for about 2-3 days afterward; just a general sort of soreness. My legs hurt the worst.
My stomach also got upset - I was downing antacids for a few days afterward.

Friday - Jason's Deli

Ordered: Something I thought would be healthy - a salad. It had apple slices, raisins, walnuts (or pecans - couldn't tell) and dried cranberries. I ordered it with the raspberry vinagrette dressing and without the pumpkin seeds.

Reacted Like: Not good. I asked them to leave off the pumpkin seeds - as that's one of the "bad" foods for me - and they did not. I didn't realize this until I was already almost done eating it and it was too late.
On top of that - I think they had some sort of pepper on the chicken that was not mentioned on the menu/website. Pepper is one of my worst foods and I'll be in bed for a week after having the smallest amount.
Again, it didn't click until I was already almost done eating it. I'm still suffering the effects.

Saturday - At Home

Ate: 4-grain hot cereal with raisins and organic brown sugar; some almonds and a couple of Gala apples; late-night snack of goat cheddar cheese/soft goat cheese and Gala apple slices.

Reacted Like: No extra pain that day. In fact, after the 4-grain hot cereal, I noticed a reduction of pain and a sort-of mood elevation - I felt great for about an hour or so afterwards. I was mellow for the rest of the night, too.

Sunday - At Home

Ate: Cashews; chicken fajitas and some Pepsi; Gala apple slices and a half of a banana.

Reacted Like: So-so. I had no problem with the cashews, and I was alright with the chicken fajitas - so far I am, anyway - but they did make me a little nauseous.


See the difference? 'Cause I certainly am. =/

Gabby