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5. Bananas

4. Baby carrots

3. Shell pasta

2. Italian sausage

1. Shiraz (dark red wine)

I have other things I obtain, but those are usually the main things on my mind! I don’t eat a lot of sweets, and it’s easier to feed my kiddos pasta. They like it and the variety of sauces I can make is almost infinite.

I eat baby carrots often because green vegetables cause clotting. I have a clotting disorder, last thing I need are more platelets.

I prefer drinking Shiraz because a little goes along way. Red wine has anti inflammatory properties, and when consumed in moderation, can help with the pesky clotting disorder. It also has antioxidants, which help with the autoimmune issues that come with lupus.

Lastly, bananas are easily digestible, and are a great diuretic. In addition to that, my youngest (who is autistic) consumes them daily. The fiber helps him go without me worrying if his stool is too dry (sorry, mom life) and I know it’s guaranteed his bowel movements will stay normal. Since it’s a no fuss food, I keep it around the house for his benefit.