As background, DH suffered a "migraine attack" in late June 2006. He's had a constant headache since that day without relief. The first neurologist, in my opinion, was simply a quack. He was more concerned about writing different prescriptions, than figuring out the cause and how to make his head stop hurting permanently. So on Tuesday he went to a second neurologist who doesn't appear to be too quacky -- okay, couldn't resist. He's now taking 1000 mg fish oil, a herbal migraine relief pill and we are all eating differently.

I am so thankful to Inspired for all the advice she's given (freely too, thanks!!!), websites she's sent me to and for going shopping with me on Tuesday night. Reading labels is hard work. Guess the rule of thumb is if you can't pronounce the ingredients, then it should stay in the store. I won't even go into the whole MSG issue -- I'll let Inspired do that if she wants as she is much more educated on that subject than I.

Here's a record of what we've been eating since Tuesday night. Basically the "migraine" eating plan is to eliminate yeast, yeast extract, and aged cheeses (major bummer in this house). With the education I received from Inspired, and "thinking on my feet" while preparing, it hasn't been bad. But it has made me really think about what will be prepared for the next meal, even if that meal is the next day's breakfast.

Wednesday Breakfast:

Corn grits (yellow)

nitrite free bacon (yum-o, but EXPENSIVE)

apple from produce co-op (also yumo, thanks Sharon for selecting those!!) 

huge fish oil soft gel - horse pill would be an accurate description - ugh.

Wednesday Lunch:

Husbands boss took everyone out to lunch. He had a salad with grilled chicken and dressing on the side.

Wednesday Dinner:

Linguini with cooked turkey and Farmer's Cheese

Canned carrots (mushy yucky)

Cottage cheese with homemade applesauce

Thursday Breakfast:

Corn grits (yellow)

Fried Turkey patties (ground turkey made into a patty, seasoned with garlic, onion, kosher salt, pepper and poultry seasonings)

1/2 bananna for hubby and myself

Thursday Lunch:

Hummus on matza -- yes he's "opening himself up". I think when I do hummus in the future, I'll definitely add more spices, along with with minced celery, onion, etc. But it was okay and the boys even ate it. Okay, so they were bribed with PBJ on matza after they finished their hummus.

Sliced Farmer's Cheese

Thursday Dinner:

Baked (in microwave) red potatoes (again, thank you produce co-op)

Ground turkey with mild seasonings

Brocolli that was almost past it's prime (not the one from produce co-op)

Cooked mushrooms -- next time make a lot more!!!

Shredded Farmer's Cheese (I can't tell you how happy I was that it shredded)

Real butter

Hubby and I really, really liked this meal. I didn't even miss the sour cream (hubby can't have sour cream).  Hubby has really, really been craving "sweets" since we started this eating plan. He's not a fan of oatmeal and he can't have chocolate or nuts. So he's a little on he limited side right now. I am hoping to make some Lime Melt-Aways and Lemon somethings soon. Unfortunately they have to chill for about an hour before baking....so I need to take that into consideration.