Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

As I mentioned in another of your posts, I have reduced meat, chicken, and fish intake.

I now make my own yogurt and kefir. And I eat a fair amount of nuts. Quinoa instead of rice. All whole wheat breads from local baker.

Last week I started having some abdominal cramping. Went to the doctor and am trying some medication. And then I did what any patient would do - I went on the internet. I have concluded a) that it's a form of inflammatory bowel syndrome, b) that I am probably lactose intolerant, and c) that cashews are the culprit. Not sure about lettuce. Or coffee.

So, changing diet can be good, but the introduction or increase of certain foods can have unexpected effects. I've changed to what one might call a bland diet, or at least one that is known not to create issues. Then I'm going to start reintroducing stuff. Should be interesting.