I was at a work outing yesterday and had pizza and beer for the first time in months; the beer was more alcohol than I’ve had in in toto for 2015. And I tell you, it was really good. Props to Pinstripes on East Illinois, but that Margherita pizza was some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten.
But holy crap did I feel terrible an hour later. My joints swelled, and my chest just felt heavy; everything seemed like it took more effort. Plus, I was ungodly thirsty. I sucked down two tall glasses of diluted lemonade/orange-juice within minutes of getting home.
I’ve been vegan for the last six months and am now attempting vegan minus nuts, oil, and avocado. It’s a huge pain in the ass. However, it’s sort of nice to see what a difference it makes given a lapse like yesterday. I’m sure a lot of the effects were compounded by my heart condition, but it boggles my mind now to think that, before, I wouldn’t even hesitate to eat like that.
And those were even special occasions for me. Eating like that every day? No wonder over half a million Americans die of heart disease every year.
Sounds like an allergic reaction – have you been tested for dairy allergies?
John Powell I do not have dairy allergies.
Or a gluten allergy.
Reid San Filippo As far as I know, I do not have a gluten allergy.
There’s no special case needed here; this is totally unhealthy food.
If you’ve been dairy free for months that’s enough to explain it.
Vegan with no nuts sounds insane, though. I presume that’s for health maintenance reasons of some sort.
Anthony Hersey Yeah, it’s a heart disease thing. Campbell, Esseltyn, Forks-Over-Knives, Engine2… that whole circle of advice.
Did you did any research into coconut oil? Might be “healthier” alternative to your regular processed stuff.
Cheese on a pizza will mess you up as Anthony pointed out, your stomach did not processed it in months, so it’s like a whole new hurdle.
Radek Drozdalski Avoiding added oil period is a tenet of the plans I’m trying. I feel like I’ve heard mixed things about coconut oil, but I can look into it.
P.S., as a heart patient, I need to limit my sodium intake, too. My whole diet now is insane.
Honestly I’m surprised the doc hasn’t just put you on Soylent at this point.
Paul Beakley I’m stunned that anyone thought marketing a product with that name was a good idea.
Other than a short consult and pamphlet a few days after my attack, my doctors don’t talk to me about diet much at all. It was actually a nurse from my insurance company that suggested I look at veganism, and it kind of snowballed from there.