FIBER and QUINOA

[TREESE]

Good Morning, All - I realize that us CC folks must always be aware of our fiber intake, so I ask these question...

While I'm still healing and still being very careful with my diet, banana is about the only fiber I have been allowing myself, thus far. I haven't had diarrhea since my last bout with antibiotics which brought it back for a few days. That was a month ago, though, and all has been well, since.

I had QUINOA for the first time last night and truly enjoyed it. But, the label says it has 2Gs of Dietary Fiber per serving.

QUESTION: What amount of Fiber in Grams is considered SAFE for us in recovery and after? And is 2Gs of fiber more than what bananas have?

Thank You, and have a good day, Everyone!
TREESE

[tex]

Hi Treese,

We each probably have our own unique tolerance level for fiber, and this level rises as our intestines slowly heal. We learn by experience what we can tolerate and what's too much.

A small banana typically contains approximately 2.5 grams of fiber. A large banana can contain up to about 4 grams of fiber. But I have no idea what your current fiber tolerance threshold might be at this point in your recovery. I recall that for a long time, I could tolerate 1 banana, but 2 per day would usually cause problems.

Tex

[TREESE]

I see...so, Fiber is something we have to start slow with and observe our body's reactions to it as we go along. Maybe I'll skip a few days in between before I try it again. Sure is good, though!

How about Peanut Butter vs Sunflower Seed Butter vs Almond Butter? Fiber issues or just a matter of how the body processes the fats?

So far, I am doing fairly well with Almond Butter. I don't over due it, but even 1 tablespoon on toast seems very satisfying at this time, as a snack. A friend told me she loves Sunflower Seed Butter, so I thought I'd run it by you.

Thanks TEX and all.

Hoping you are enjoying the weekend!
TREESE

[tex]

Hi Treese,

Most of us do OK with almond butter. The fiber content is usually not a major problem because we don't eat a very large amount of it. Sunflower seed butter should be OK too, but not many of us have experience with it, because it's not commonly available in some locations. Cashew butter is another nut butter that is safe for many of us.

Peanut butter tolerance usually depends on whether or not we are sensitive to soy, or allergic to peanuts. Peanuts are a legume, and most of us who are sensitive to soy have to avoid most legumes, also.

We're having nice, fall weather here, so yes, I'm enjoying it, thanks. I hope your weekend is going well, too.

Tex

P. S. Incidentally, I forgot to mention in my last post that the biggest risk with quinoa is cross-contamination with gluten. Some brands had a major cross-contamination problem a few years ago. The safest brands to buy are those marked "Kosher". Those brands are certified to be safe.

[TREESE]

Well, thank you again for your Nut Butter guidance, Sir! You are a gem!

And, Yes, I actually Did by a Kosher AND even pre-washed Quinoa made by ROLAND. It's a white Quinoa, not that red or black stuff. I think I read somewhere that the white was safer for us.

Pretty brisk here in NY today. But our Mets are carrying us through! Go METS!!