My vacation was awesome!
Unfortunately there wasn't that much healthy eating throughout that blissful week of tropical relaxation. Fortunately, however, I was able to avoid dairy completely (witch the exception of a slip up towards the end- I'll explain in a minute), was active (hiking through the rain forest), and didn't gain a single pound (yay!). I was also inspired, as I hoped I would, to re-create healthy versions of criolla foods.
With me planning on cooking more, the whole dairy situation has me wanting to quit cold turkey. Completely dairy free, till the last day where the vendor had put a cheese sauce on my hot dog. Now, during my trip, my skin has cleared up completely. That is, till that one hot dog. Not only did I break out (minor), but a cystic pimple started to form. Further confirmed my suspicion of some kind of dairy intolerance. I do plan on seeing an allergist to help further pin point what exactly am I intolerant too (whey, casein, lactose, etc)- in the mean time, I'll be continuing to experiment with elimination diets till I feel better.
During this vacation, I was also able to squeeze in some reading time. Had the pleasure to read "Digestive Health with REAL Food" by Aglaee Jacob. The information it contained about digestive health was not only interesting, but it also lead to bits of info relating to PCOS, in terms of how these "fake" foods can wreak havoc with your digestive organs then in turn lead to PCOS. Although I'm only about 30% through, it has become further confirmation that a Paleo Diet might be best for me. I recommend checking this book out.
I'm hoping to get started with a Paleo diet soon. I say hoping since I'm dealing with a car accident (of course the day I arrive back home). So stay tuned as I clean out my fridge, turn on the stove, and get back on the ball in working towards a healthier and ultimate version of myself.
Stay healthy coquis!
Tati
