I changed my diet and exercise regiment big time after diagnosis. Having an AN is a much bigger motivator to keep healthy changes going than "I know I should because its good for me". One dietary change I made is getting a Vitamix (insanely expensive but worth every penny). I drink an "AN fighting" green smoothie every morning. Here's the recipe if interested:
1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)
2 cups flax milk (omega 3's- linked to cognitive functioning; otherwise sub with coconut milk)
1 apple (optional- for taste; although "an apple a day"...)
1-2 cups raw spinach (folate, B12, vitamin A linked to tumor suppression)
1/4 cup parsley (linked to nerve functioning, other health benefits)
1/2 tsp tumeric (anti-tumor/cancer evidence; anti-inflammatory)
1 tsp bee propolis (anti-tumor evidence)
1 tsp raw ginger (digestion, anti-inflammatory)
1 Tbsp chia seeds (omega 3s)
2 Tbsp oatmeal (optional, makes more filling)
1/2 cup frozen fruit (mango or berries- keeps it cold and tasty)
Obviously there's no evidence that this fights ANs (I had GK for that). The "evidence" cited are from studies with animal models or cell lines, not walking talking people with ANs. However, it is delicious and nutritious! Sometimes I add some soy protein powder and I'm full until lunch. Don't even try to make this in anything other than a Vitamix, which is basically a garbage disposal on top of a box!
