Jerry asked me tonight what I thought popcorn would do to him. My reply was "probably kill you". But then I thought, air popped is probably OK but what about the stuff in the microwave butter flavor ones? The brand we have at home is Clancy's which is sold at ALDI. The ingredients label did state that there are milk ingredients. Also, it contains TBHQ and citric acid.
Any advice?
Barb
Popcorn?
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Barb,
In theory, if you got a brand of popcorn that was gluten-free and didn't have other ingredients he can't tolerate, he would be fine. The problem, though, is that popcorn isn't the easiest thing to digest, and many of us have trouble with things like popcorn, nuts, cruciferous veggies, etc. when we're reacting. If he's still having symptoms, I'd hold off awhile. No food is worth a setback.
In theory, if you got a brand of popcorn that was gluten-free and didn't have other ingredients he can't tolerate, he would be fine. The problem, though, is that popcorn isn't the easiest thing to digest, and many of us have trouble with things like popcorn, nuts, cruciferous veggies, etc. when we're reacting. If he's still having symptoms, I'd hold off awhile. No food is worth a setback.
Cynthia
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Hi Barb,
I used to be a huge popcorn fan - ate it every night, but I had to give it up when I went on the diet, (of course, I was also avoiding corn).
A little of it, just plain corn and oil, or air-popped, (IOW, not commercial microwave popcorn, with all the added junk), might be OK. The problem is, I could never eat just a little, and corn contains a lot of fiber. A similar product, popped sorghum, is probably a little easier to digest, and the hulls are a lot less of a problem, but he would still have to be careful not to overdo it, I'm afraid.
Tex
I used to be a huge popcorn fan - ate it every night, but I had to give it up when I went on the diet, (of course, I was also avoiding corn).
A little of it, just plain corn and oil, or air-popped, (IOW, not commercial microwave popcorn, with all the added junk), might be OK. The problem is, I could never eat just a little, and corn contains a lot of fiber. A similar product, popped sorghum, is probably a little easier to digest, and the hulls are a lot less of a problem, but he would still have to be careful not to overdo it, I'm afraid.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
For some strange reason, after an initial rough stretch last winter/spring, popcorn has not given me trouble. But I never eat microwave popcorn, because the thought of what's in the bag with the popcorn makes me skeevy, and I can't stand the smell of it. I usually do Orville Redenbacher in a pot on the stove, with just olive oil and salt. However, I just tried a new bagged brand called Skinny Pop; all natural popcorn, sunflower oil, salt. 39 calories a cup, no trans fat. DELICIOUS! But not sure how widely available it is.
Suze
Where does one get sorghum to pop?
Y'all gave me the answer I was expecting and what I can't seem to get thru his pointed head..... fiber is NOT his friend. Yes, he is still have problems, big time. The irritants hit withing 20 minutes, the "tolerated" take longer but are still a problem. But then, he just finished antibiotics yesterday.
Thanks,
Barb
Y'all gave me the answer I was expecting and what I can't seem to get thru his pointed head..... fiber is NOT his friend. Yes, he is still have problems, big time. The irritants hit withing 20 minutes, the "tolerated" take longer but are still a problem. But then, he just finished antibiotics yesterday.
Thanks,
Barb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpMKbErl ... r_embedded
http://shop.justpoppin.com/Popping-Sorghum_c_47.html
You can find it on Amazon, too. I appears that I'm gonna have to plant some of the white varieties this year. We grow a lot of sorghum around here, but we usually grow the red varieties. The food grade varieties are all white. I may have to go into the popping sorghum business. I've got the cleaning and processing equipment, (I used to grow food corn), so cleaning and bagging this stuff will be a piece of cake. If Jerry likes it, in the future, you'll have a source of free sorghum, (assuming this works out, and I can justify continuing to do it).
The current wholesale price of sorghum, (on the farm), is roughly 11 cents per pound, very close to corn. A retail price of over 30 times that amount seems a bit exorbitant, doesn't it. That shows you where the markup is on food - it's always cheap on the farm, and high to the consumer. Wheat is currently around 12 cents per pound, wholesale - look what a loaf of bead costs.
All the cereals are always ridiculously overpriced at the consumer level. 
Tex
http://shop.justpoppin.com/Popping-Sorghum_c_47.html
You can find it on Amazon, too. I appears that I'm gonna have to plant some of the white varieties this year. We grow a lot of sorghum around here, but we usually grow the red varieties. The food grade varieties are all white. I may have to go into the popping sorghum business. I've got the cleaning and processing equipment, (I used to grow food corn), so cleaning and bagging this stuff will be a piece of cake. If Jerry likes it, in the future, you'll have a source of free sorghum, (assuming this works out, and I can justify continuing to do it).
The current wholesale price of sorghum, (on the farm), is roughly 11 cents per pound, very close to corn. A retail price of over 30 times that amount seems a bit exorbitant, doesn't it. That shows you where the markup is on food - it's always cheap on the farm, and high to the consumer. Wheat is currently around 12 cents per pound, wholesale - look what a loaf of bead costs.
All the cereals are always ridiculously overpriced at the consumer level. Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
That looks really interesting but way out of our budget for snack food. Tex, if you'd like to send me some to try, I'll glady send you my snail mail address privately and pay for postage. In the meantime, I'm going to check a local store that sells organic bulk stuff and vegan foods.
BTW, I've finally gotten him to take a look at and consider the elimination diet outlined here.
Barb
BTW, I've finally gotten him to take a look at and consider the elimination diet outlined here.
Barb
OK, but the problem is that the crop won't even be planted for about another 6 weeks, (depending on the weather), and harvest comes in July or early August. By the time I get some test runs done, to figure out the optimal way to process it, and make the needed changes, (and to make sure that it is at the proper moisture level to pop properly), it will probably be late August or September. At that point, though, I should have some ready to ship. If things go better than expected, (which rarely happens, of course), it might be sooner.
You might find a store that sells sorghum whole grain, because some people grind their own flour. Sorghum intended for flour, might be too dry to pop, but it might be worth a try. The ideal moisture level for popcorn is 13.5%, and that should work for sorghum, as well, I would think.
If he can stick with the elimination diet long enough, that should bring results.
Tex
You might find a store that sells sorghum whole grain, because some people grind their own flour. Sorghum intended for flour, might be too dry to pop, but it might be worth a try. The ideal moisture level for popcorn is 13.5%, and that should work for sorghum, as well, I would think.
If he can stick with the elimination diet long enough, that should bring results.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Well, darn. Please keep us all posted when you're ready to share it.
I went shopping today and bought a bunch of gluten-free stuff for him to try. Mostly snack type food. Considering the recent antibiotics, I think another couple of weeks with the probiotic and GF food should let us know if he'll see any results. He's starting to trip out about the weight loss. Like 30-40 lbs since Oct!!!!
Barb
I went shopping today and bought a bunch of gluten-free stuff for him to try. Mostly snack type food. Considering the recent antibiotics, I think another couple of weeks with the probiotic and GF food should let us know if he'll see any results. He's starting to trip out about the weight loss. Like 30-40 lbs since Oct!!!!
Barb
I have to agree - that's a pretty substantial weight loss. His malabsorption problem must be pretty severe. Hopefully, he'll start to respond to the diet soon, so that his system will begin to absorb nutrients at a more normal rate.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Barb,
I've been healing for about 5 months now and popcorn is still problematic for me. I went to see the movie War Horse with the boyfriend and I ate half a tub of popcorn. It was not a good thing the next day. Tell Jerry for us eating popcorn, nuts and lettuce is kind of like sanding with "course" grade sandpaper through your guts. I would probably have been ok with 1 or 2 cups but like Tex says who can eat 1 cup of popcorn. Early on I found the elimination diet to be very helpful and once the D stopped I continued eating a lot of protein and cooked vegetables. Hope this helps, Brandy
I've been healing for about 5 months now and popcorn is still problematic for me. I went to see the movie War Horse with the boyfriend and I ate half a tub of popcorn. It was not a good thing the next day. Tell Jerry for us eating popcorn, nuts and lettuce is kind of like sanding with "course" grade sandpaper through your guts. I would probably have been ok with 1 or 2 cups but like Tex says who can eat 1 cup of popcorn. Early on I found the elimination diet to be very helpful and once the D stopped I continued eating a lot of protein and cooked vegetables. Hope this helps, Brandy
Hi Barb,
I forgot to mention some encouragement for your husband. Oct 1 2011 I went gluten free. Jan 1 2012 I went dairy free and the first week of January I went to a college football bowl game. It was a 10 hour day and I had "no bathroom issues" all day. It does take time. Hope this helps. Brandy.
I forgot to mention some encouragement for your husband. Oct 1 2011 I went gluten free. Jan 1 2012 I went dairy free and the first week of January I went to a college football bowl game. It was a 10 hour day and I had "no bathroom issues" all day. It does take time. Hope this helps. Brandy.