Life with MCAS by Lacy Chambers

I was recently diagnosed with another secondary condition to my Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). It's called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Basically my mast cells rip open and create a very high level of histamine in my body so I have allergic responses to about everything even though I'm not actually allergic to very many things. Normal hystamine levels are 7 or below, mine are 20. So I recently started a new diet to help with the symptoms it causes called the Low FODMAP Diet. It is not the most fun thing to do but if it helps me feel a bit better it's all worth it. I wanted to share some food ideas I have done so far that have been successful. My first recipe is a breakfast idea. I made an egg and spinach waffle with strawberries. To make the waffle just scramale 2 eggs with 1 cup fresh torn up spinach and salt and pepper, add to your waffle iron and cook until done. You can add a little shredded cheese to the top if you want. I also added cherry tomatoes cut in half. Then put a half cup of strawberries on the side. This is gluten and dairy free.