starches/flours

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:48 pm

I am omitting grains from my diet to see if I feel better. I watched this clip and was curious if it might help me to feel better.

http://drclark.typepad.com/dr_david_cla ... en/page/2/

Are starches, like potato & tapioca, considered grains? I found some flat bread crackers today that were made with a starch, and it got me thinking how it would effect digestion vs. millet or sorghum four.

I hope that's not a dumb question.

Anyone have suggestions as to what I can eat other than nut based products, meat & veggies?

I made pecan meal crackers, and granola (without dried fruits....just nuts, coconut, cinnamon & coconut oil)

Thanks!

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:22 pm

Linda wrote:Are starches, like potato & tapioca, considered grains?

No. They're root crops. Tapioca comes from manioc, which looks a little like sweet potatoes. Please be aware that some of us react to tapioca, for some reason or other, but of course that doesn't mean that it will be a problem for you.

All grains are grasses, including corn (maize) and sorghum, even though they no longer look like grasses.

Tex

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:00 pm

Thanks Tex!

So, are there any other ways (besides eating bland & safe foods) that I can help with healing the inflammation in my gut? Anything I may not know about?

:cool:

Post by **tex** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:10 pm

L-glutamine is revered by bodybuilders for it's ability to help heal muscle tissue, and since it does best on smooth muscle tissue (which is found in the intestines) some members here have found it to be helpful for promoting healing with MC.

And like the bodybuilders, we have to make sure that we have plenty of protein in our diet, because protein is essential for healing.

Cannot say enough about L-Glutamine and Pro-biotics for MC

My one year anniversary since being dx w/MC& CC-redux

You're very welcome,
Tex

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:46 pm

Linda,

I am not too clear why you are eliminating grains. Not all starches are bad for us. We are GF but most of us eat corn products like corn tortillas and corn chex and grits.

Monique

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:31 pm

Monique,

I listened to these:

http://drclark.typepad.com/dr_david_cla ... en/page/2/

http://tv.greenmedinfo.com/the-1-gluten-free-mistake/

http://tv.greenmedinfo.com/the-3-most-d ... free-diet/

Just needed to try something different to promote healing. I'm just not progressing, even with the strict diet I am on.

Tex, Thanks for the threads above! Very interesting stuff!

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:57 pm

Linda,

I listened to the first one and I am not sure about the leaky gut theory. Never heard of that theory.

You know I had to take meds to help me with the symptoms. You may need that. Are you taking mesalamine or entecort or elavil? And I still take meds. I cannot do without even though I am very stringent with my diet and have eliminated so many things...Did you do the enterolab testing to see what you are intolerant to?

Monique

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:21 am

Hi Monique,

I did the Enterolab testing and it showed sensitivity to all 11 foods tested. (My anti-gliadin was 62 units.) I took away gluten, dairy, soy & eggs.

I immediately took away the 3+ foods and have since taken away the 2+ also. I eat the 1+ foods only once or twice a week....just potato and walnuts.

I am trying to heal without meds. I couldn't take the pepto or immodium initially because of side effects. Maybe I need to reconsider.

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:59 am

Linda,

If you're doing everything already and still feeling sick then you definitely need to reconsider. That's what I did. I will take meds UNTIL I heal. Meanwhile I want to have a normal life. I'v tried to ditch the meds several times with no success. There are people on this board taking meds for several years. I read somewhere that it can take 3-4 years to go into remission. Once you get an inflammation in the gut, it is really hard to get rid of it. (In my case I may never see that because I have an additional autoimmune disease, diabetes).

So, please don't be hard on yourself. Take the meds that work for you. In my case it is mesalamine which stopped the D and cramps, and elavil which takes care of the serious mast cell issue I have. And I continue to have a stringent diet because I want to heal. Meanwhile I consider the meds a gift from God, a blessing because without them I couldn't live. You have to do what's right for you. And you have to start eating.

Take care,

Monique

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:30 pm

Thanks for your kind words, Monique.

I think I will order the MRT test first, and see if it helps me fine tune what is upsetting my apple cart! :)

JeanIrene · Post by **JeanIrene** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:48 pm

Linda, a late reply because I've been on vacation.

It might not work for everyone, but I turned a corner when I decided to eliminate starches, grains, most sugars. I decided to try reaching remission without drugs, and so far, so good. I eat meats that I tolerate, fish, cooked vegetables except white potatoes and other nightshades, and muffins, breads and crackers I make from almond flour (maybe you could substitute pecan or hazelnut flour?). I make smoothies from bananas, berries, flax oil, almond, flax or coconut milk. For extra protein I sometimes add pumpkin seeds. I like trying new recipes to fool myself into thinking I'm not eating the same thing all the time. One of my favorite Apps is Nom Nom Paleo--great recipes. Also like a book called Paleo Comfort Foods.

It could be that I am just fortunate this worked for me, and I know since everyone is different, pharmaceuticals might be the way to go for some. I just figured I'd try without, knowing it would be an option down the road if necessary. Gotta go with what you feel is best for you.

Hope you get to feeling better soon!

Jean

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:40 pm

Jean, Thanks for the app and book suggestion. I will check into them! I am on day 10 of no grains and I've had 3 great days! Yippeeeee! I am eating very similar to you also. Keep your fingers crossed!

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:46 pm

Linda,

That's great news.

I hope your progress continues,
Tex

JeanIrene · Post by **JeanIrene** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:03 am

Yes, Linda, keep up the good work!

Jean

MBombardier · Post by **MBombardier** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:26 pm

Monique, do a search for "leaky gut" on the forum. There have been some discussions. Here is one I started when I finally got it: http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =leaky+gut

Here's a quote from Dr. Loren Cordain: "A leaky gut precedes and initiates many autoimmune diseases in genetically-predisposed people."