Eating with an Autoimmune Disease: A Day in the Life by CJ Finley //RHONE

Living with an autoimmune disorder is no walk in the park. It takes effort, vigilance, and planning. No matter the disorder, the goal is the same: feel good. With that in mind, we asked CJ Finley, who suffers from Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), to put together a typical day of eating to help give you some ideas on where to start.

**Every individual has different nutritional needs and responds to various foods and supplements differently. Find what works for you with the help of professional supervision.

Here is an example day in the life that has helped me feel better on my autoimmune journey. All meals follow the same principle: how many single ingredient, minimally processed foods can I fit on my plate with each meal? If it is not a single ingredient, how can I minimize the ingredients in everything that I eat? This reduces the risk of contamination and eating something that might trigger an attack. So, without further ado, let’s see what I’m eating today.

BREAKFAST

Larabar or Thunderbird Bar: both typically have less than three ingredients (dates + almonds/cashews + carrots & various veggies/fruits)

Collagen Smoothie: