Avoiding Nightshades

Gloria's Tips Read labels carefully because you could be doing everything else right, and still be sabotaged by one small amount of an ingredient. Always be suspicious of labels reading “spices,” “vegetable starch,” “natural flavoring,” “seasonings,” “flavorings,” or “seasoned salt.” Most of these contain potato starch, peppers or tomato in some form. If the ingredients are not specifically listed individually, don't use it. Many sufferers have diligently adhered to their no-nightshade diet, only to experience the same symptoms from “hidden” ingredients, compounded by toxic chemical preservatives. Avoid condiments such as ketchup, Worcestershire® sauce and most steak, poultry and fish sauces—instead, make them yourself so you control the ingredients. Do not lick envelopes - many adhesives contain potato starch Avoid Homeopathic remedies containing Belladonna (known as a deadly nightshade). Note on peppers: The garden pepper should not be confused with black pepper as a condiment, which is a small berry of a tropical vine. Black or white pepper does not appear to aggravate arthritis and inflammatory disorders. See my online Nightshade-Free, Anti-Inflammatory Recipes For more in-depth information and tips about Nightshades, see my books, Invisible Illnesses, and Pain and Inflammation Matters™. See Nightshade Quick Reference