This next link explains more about the elimination diet, and has many cases of managed Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have rheumatoid arthritis, does it say anything about avoiding nightshade or gluten? Is it okay to have popcorn once in a while? Though her bowel movement is fine, but she has gained 10kgs (22 pounds) of weight in last 2 years and have constant pain in all her joints, small and large from ankles to leg. You could try sprouting them (soaking whole dried legumes water until shoots appear, changing the water regularly) to see if you can digest them more easily / without flare-ups that way. I am plant based and have been for a while, doing mostly raw. You can have unlimited oats, so plain porridge would work (just watch out for what else you put in there). It doesn’t say anything about limiting legumes or starchy vegetables for weight loss – they should just be a smaller part of your plate as nonstarchy vegetables are a bigger part of your plate. The book says that to achieve maximum weight loss, you should eat more nonstarchy vegetables, limit fruit, and avoid simple sugars, flour and flour products, and fatty plant foods such as nuts and avocados. and our metabolisms arent working There aren’t any food combining guidelines/limitations on this diet; it doesn’t say you have to eat fruit separately or not after cooked food. How much food should I eat? Systolic blood pressure dropped 40+ points. I have one question though. I make large salads loaded with spinach, kale, tomato, mushrooms, sweet peppers, carrot, peas, black beans, corn and use balsamic, red wine, or apple cider vinegar as a dressing. I have a question as I’ve not read this book yet. From what I have researched and experienced alot of the McDougall diet foods aloud are foods you can’t have when you have diverticulitis. I have been on this diet since July 5,2015 and let me tell you it has help me very much. They’re not clear on using sugars and sweeteners for other purposes, or whether artificial sweeteners are okay for this diet. Notice that in chapter 12 when it lists foods not to eat (besides in this table) it does not list white rice as one of the banned foods (like it does mention white flour many times.) Including a 7-Day Sure-Start Plan, helpful weekly menu planner, and nearly 100 delicious, affordable recipes, The Starch Solution is a groundbreaking program that will help you shed pounds, improve your health, save money, and change your life. My name is Barbara. A Day by Day program for RA Cure is what i am looking for. Thanx for sharing! This page describes what the authors of the diet recommend – Chewfo is describing the diet only, not endorsing it. Sign up to receive our regular articles, recipes and news about upcoming events. every morning the first 1 hour is a real struggle for her, as joints are stiff and takes time to normalize. There’s a lot more in the book. Animal-based diets are leading to environmental devastation so we should follow a plant-based diet. Consult your doctor before starting a new diet. I am looking forward for Perfect solution from you, and positively hope this will cure my Mother. I’m wondering about protein powders that are whey-based, for smoothies with fruit. I was eating it ever since, mostly on bread. Portion sizes aren’t really included in the book. Beetroot has natural sugars, just wondering whether any “simple sugars” have been added. The secret of the McDougall Program is to make starches the centerpiece of your diet with various fruits and vegetables added to the mix. I could not find anywhere if popcorn is permitted following this plan. You’re right, different “experts” say different things.