Hi Lapwingslore,
I'm sorry to hear you have an immune system that's faulty too. It's a pain, isn't it? (Literally)
I am following the Auto Immune Protocol. It is restrictive, but only for up to 90 days, after which you are supposed to reintroduce foods gradually until you find out if there are any symptom triggers. It does say that not every food is a problem, but until you cut out anything risky, you can't know for sure. I am pretty sure I have no problems with diary, eggs or grains, but I need to do something drastic to rule it all out completely. I just think it can't hurt for a couple of months to try and eat myself well again.
This is what the book says:
Foods to Restrict or Avoid During the elimination phase of the protocol, strictly avoid the foods and food groups that can spark an inflammatory response in the body. Not every individual will be sensitive to all of the items listed here, but the protocol works by removing them for up to 90 days, thereby making the full protocol more likely to alleviate your unwanted symptoms, heal your gut, and put your autoimmune disease into remission. Eliminate these foods and food groups: •Eggs •Dairy Milk from cows, sheep, goats, or any mammal, and any other food products derived from milk (butter, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and whey protein) •Grains Both gluten- and non-gluten-containing grains, including wheat, barley, rye, quinoa, rice, corn, oatmeal, millet, buckwheat, kamut, spelt, teff, amaranth, and sorghum •Legumes Beans, peas, peanuts, soy in all forms (tofu, soy milk, edamame), and pod-based legumes (such as snap peas and green beans) •Nightshade vegetables Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and white potatoes •Nightshade-derived spices Dried chile flakes (such as red pepper flakes), capsicum, cayenne pepper, chili powder, curry, paprika, ancho, adobo •Nuts All nuts, including almonds, walnuts, peanuts, nut butters like almond or cashew butter, and oils like walnut oil or sesame oil •Seeds All seeds, including chia, flax, sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, and sesame •Seed-derived spices Black pepper, cumin seed, coriander seed, dill seed, fennel seed, fenugreek, mustard seed, celery seed, annatto seed, and anise seed •Vegetable oils Soybean, corn, cottonseed, peanut, sunflower, safflower, canola, and palm oils •Artificial or processed meat products Cured bacon, hot dogs, premade sausage, bologna, jerky, and deli meats •Artificial or refined sugar or sweeteners White sugar, sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, dextrose, maltose, rice syrup, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, sorbitol, xylitol, monk fruit, and stevia •Anything artificial Food additives, preservatives, and food dyes •Trans fats Margarine, shortening, baked goods, packaged foods, and fast food •Alcohol, soda, and sugar-sweetened beverages Please remember that you are not to restrict all of these foods for longer than 60 to 90 days without medical supervision. Many of these foods and food groups contain healthy nutrients and beneficial properties that will enhance your overall diet quality during and after the reintroduction phase. Additionally, remember that the inflammatory process is unique to each individual. A dietary trigger for one person may not be a trigger for another. The goal here is to create a personalized diet reflecting your unique needs and offering the greatest variety of foods.