Need Help With Planning Rotation Diet

[Guest]

Hi Everyone,

 

I need help with trying to plan this rotation diet. I'm finding it really difficult to get all the nutrients in there. I've used a book to help me get me started with it, but I need some suggestions and ideas from those of you here. I'm trying to keep all the foods that are in a certain food group together. For example Sunflower & Safflower oil on the same day. I start the rotation cycle with supper instead of breakfast as my doctor said that way I can eat left overs for breakfast or lunch the next day. So for example beef could be eaten at supper and then the next day for breakfast and lunch. Then I rotate at supper again.

 

I'm currently avoiding soy, dairy, gluten, yeast, sugar, chocolate, almonds, corn, green beans, olives, coconut, tomatoes, cauliflower, oats, peanuts, and all fruits (trying to get yeast under control so for now I'm avoiding fruits).

 

I need to eventually get potatoes & eggs out of there. However, I feel it's best I get a handle on a healthier menu before I remove potatoes & eggs. I know for sure I'm lacking fats in the starter rotation diet I've came up with and probably many other things. I don't know what to have for snacks either. It's a very dull diet in my opinion. So please analyze this and give me suggestions on what I could change, add, substitute, remove, and what nutrients I'm lacking in, etc.

 

Below is the sample four day rotation menu:

 

Day 1

 

Breakfast

Millet Waffles

 

Lunch

Turkey Breast

Celery

 

Supper

Steak

Broccoli

Sunflower or Safflower oil used for any frying

 

Snacks

 

 

 

Day 2

 

Breakfast

Amaranth Waffles with ghee

 

Lunch

Hamburgers w/out bun & gravy

Broccoli

 

Supper

Fried Chicken

Lettuce Salad

Sesame Oil for any frying done

 

Snacks

 

 

 

Day 3

 

Breakfast

Quinoa Waffles & Maple Flavoring

 

Lunch

Grilled Chicken

Lettuce Salad

 

Supper

Grilled Pork

Zucchini

Cotton Seed Oil for any frying done

 

Snacks

 

 

 

Day 4

 

Breakfast

Buckwheat Pancakes w/cinnamon flavoring

 

Lunch

Grilled Pork

Cucumber

 

Supper

Rice Pasta with mixed turkey & no chicken broth sauce

Carrots

Rice Bran Oil for any frying done

 

Snacks

 

 

Carolyn

[Laurie in Az]

Hi Carolyn, It does seem awfully bland. I remember from previous posts that you have difficulties with some food textures. I don't know if that is why your menu is so limited. Grains can be prepared many different ways. I've noticed that you have not included any cooked grains or cold grain salads. I also noticed that there are no nuts, seeds or beans. The nuts and seeds are good sources of oils. Beans are very versatile and can be easily dressed up with seasonings. Do you eat vegetables? Avocados are really good sources of oil and vit.E(I think). What about soups or stir frys? I am not vegetarian ,however I have found many good recipes and ideas from vegan(dairy and egg free) cookbooks. There are also some grain cookbooks out there that include recipes for millet, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, rice etc. Indian groceries have lots of different bean flours and there are some really delicious Indian fritters that can be made with them and vegetables. Anyway, I hope that some of this is helpful and not totally overwhelming. We have lots of food sensitivities and I have many days where I wish that I could call for a pizza!

 

 

Laurie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carolyn

[Chemar]

Carolyn

 

have you ever read The Maker's Diet by Dr Jordan Rubin

 

I realise your elimination diets are a very rigid and specialised thing, but just wondering if you could get some tips from the wonderful recipes and tips in that book.

[Guest]

Hi Laurie-Yes, the sensory is part of it still. However, I do eat much more than I used to. Before, I wouldn't have been able to rotate veggies, gluten free grains, and fruits at all. I can atleast rotate them now. I don't want to do a lot of grains as they contribute to yeast. However, I do want some in there on a daily basis. The only successful way, I've found is with waffles because I don't want to mix the grains for a more neutral flavor because of the rotation issue. The last thing I want to do is become allergic to rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat, etc. Thanks for the ideas. Yes, I eat vegetables. The ones I have listed, plus a few others. I'll try to get some seeds, nuts, and beans in my diet.

 

Chemar-I've just scanned through "The Maker's Diet" book. I'll take another look at it.

 

Carolyn