PEA PROTEIN
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PEA PROTEIN
Hi, I was tested sensitive positive for soy in my enterolab, can I have pea protein? Sorry if this is a stupid question But really want to know
Ingrid
Hi Ingrid,
I honestly don't know if all of us who are sensitive to soy actually react to pea protein, but as far as I know, we all avoid it (pea protein). Maybe someone else who has tried it and been able to eat it without reacting will post about their experience.
Tex
I honestly don't know if all of us who are sensitive to soy actually react to pea protein, but as far as I know, we all avoid it (pea protein). Maybe someone else who has tried it and been able to eat it without reacting will post about their experience.
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 Ingrid- I’ve avoided pea protein, simply because it’s a legume and I reacted to peanuts and peanut butter (it made me hurt all the day after).
So, for now while you are recovering, it may be best to avoid it for now, if you can.
Take care,
Carol.
So, for now while you are recovering, it may be best to avoid it for now, if you can.
Take care,
Carol.
“.... people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
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kariswalstad
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Ingrid, thanks for asking; I have been wondering as well. I'm in the early stages of healing and searching for more protein options, and found I really like "Ripple" milk, which uses pea protein. It's the creamiest non-dairy milk I've been able to find. I definitely have a little more gurgling in my guts when I drink it, but not sure there's any difference in my pain level. I've been curious if it is damaging my healing, if I can tolerate a little more gas.
So two questions: If I have a little gas, am I "undoing" my healing? And, has anyone found a decent-tasting creamy milk replacement that is safe in early healing? Thanks for the input!
So two questions: If I have a little gas, am I "undoing" my healing? And, has anyone found a decent-tasting creamy milk replacement that is safe in early healing? Thanks for the input!
Karis
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
Hi Karis,
That's a good question. This is strictly my opinion, but I believe that gas is a result of bacteria fermenting food. This is a sign of undigested or partially-digested food in our digestive system. IOW, we are unable to properly digest something in our diet. Is it harmful? Well, not being able to digest a particular food and therefore losing the nutrients that it contains is not an especially big deal. However, there will almost surely be additional damage to the rest of the food being digested concurrently. And of course, if the food being maldigested is a protein, we may be producing antibodies to it, which will raise our inflammation level. If that food is a carbohydrate, we won't produce antibodies, but the fermentation process itself may lead to gas, cramps, and diarrhea when it reaches the colon, depending on the quantity being maldigested. A little gas (from a carb), may not be significant. A little gas from a protein being maldigested would likely be more of a problem.
But we have to remember that during the recovery stage, we may not have a choice — the best we can possibly do may not be adequate. IOW, we may still have some gas while we recovering, simply because our digestion is going to be compromised, no matter what we do, until it is able to heal a bit. So don't beat yourself up over a normal problem while you're recovering.
I like vanilla flavor almond milk. Some brands are thicker (creamier) than others. All the "original" flavor brands are way too bland to suit my taste.
Tex
That's a good question. This is strictly my opinion, but I believe that gas is a result of bacteria fermenting food. This is a sign of undigested or partially-digested food in our digestive system. IOW, we are unable to properly digest something in our diet. Is it harmful? Well, not being able to digest a particular food and therefore losing the nutrients that it contains is not an especially big deal. However, there will almost surely be additional damage to the rest of the food being digested concurrently. And of course, if the food being maldigested is a protein, we may be producing antibodies to it, which will raise our inflammation level. If that food is a carbohydrate, we won't produce antibodies, but the fermentation process itself may lead to gas, cramps, and diarrhea when it reaches the colon, depending on the quantity being maldigested. A little gas (from a carb), may not be significant. A little gas from a protein being maldigested would likely be more of a problem.
But we have to remember that during the recovery stage, we may not have a choice — the best we can possibly do may not be adequate. IOW, we may still have some gas while we recovering, simply because our digestion is going to be compromised, no matter what we do, until it is able to heal a bit. So don't beat yourself up over a normal problem while you're recovering.
I like vanilla flavor almond milk. Some brands are thicker (creamier) than others. All the "original" flavor brands are way too bland to suit my taste.
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.
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kariswalstad
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That makes perfect sense, Tex, thank you. I definitely have the mental battle every time I eat something that might be a little risky, and the mental battle is exhausting in itself! Perfectionism is no fun! Thank you all for participating in this forum, which is the only thing that has helped me make any progress toward healing.
Karis
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
I appreciate the input..
I've wondered about pea protein as well but have avoided so far because I'm adding new things in slowly and it just has not been a priority (adding new things in takes time if done correctly I have found). I am definitely wary of extra ingredients these days so am curious about the overall consensus regarding pea protein and soy sensitivity because I definitely react to soy.
I posted a few weeks ago about additives after coming to the conclusion that the coconut milk I was drinking daily, with rice cereal, was actually causing me to feel less than optimal on a consistent basis. We went on vacation and I did not have it but was able to stick to 'my diet' otherwise, and afterward realized that my stools had completely hardened up while away. I took inventory on what was different and it was that I had not had access to my beloved So Delicious Coconut milk. I'm pretty certain the 'gums' ingredients it contains were responsible for limited gut healing and my ongoing eczema (which is completely gone now as well.) I initially thought it could be something environmental (in our home) but after being back for two months now, I can tell that is not the case, it had to be the milk because I'm back to eating everything as before except that and still feeling really good with really consistent daily BM.
My point is, in reference to the question about milk alternatives, I have started making my own almond milk and I absolutely love it! I thought it would be time-consuming and cumbersome but not so, it actually is totally worth it.
It actually saves a bit of money, despite buying the organic, GF, raw almonds, (and saves many cartons/packaging product)... AND is really delicious.
You can google online to find out how-- just a bit of time each week but I freeze extra and dilute a bit with water so stretch each batch farther.
I would highly recommend if you are up for the adventure and have a vitamix or blender.
Thanks to all for the ongoing insight.. for being here and being wise and courageous and kind.
Take care~
I've wondered about pea protein as well but have avoided so far because I'm adding new things in slowly and it just has not been a priority (adding new things in takes time if done correctly I have found). I am definitely wary of extra ingredients these days so am curious about the overall consensus regarding pea protein and soy sensitivity because I definitely react to soy.
I posted a few weeks ago about additives after coming to the conclusion that the coconut milk I was drinking daily, with rice cereal, was actually causing me to feel less than optimal on a consistent basis. We went on vacation and I did not have it but was able to stick to 'my diet' otherwise, and afterward realized that my stools had completely hardened up while away. I took inventory on what was different and it was that I had not had access to my beloved So Delicious Coconut milk. I'm pretty certain the 'gums' ingredients it contains were responsible for limited gut healing and my ongoing eczema (which is completely gone now as well.) I initially thought it could be something environmental (in our home) but after being back for two months now, I can tell that is not the case, it had to be the milk because I'm back to eating everything as before except that and still feeling really good with really consistent daily BM.
My point is, in reference to the question about milk alternatives, I have started making my own almond milk and I absolutely love it! I thought it would be time-consuming and cumbersome but not so, it actually is totally worth it.
It actually saves a bit of money, despite buying the organic, GF, raw almonds, (and saves many cartons/packaging product)... AND is really delicious.
You can google online to find out how-- just a bit of time each week but I freeze extra and dilute a bit with water so stretch each batch farther.
I would highly recommend if you are up for the adventure and have a vitamix or blender.
Thanks to all for the ongoing insight.. for being here and being wise and courageous and kind.
Take care~
Jacqueline
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kariswalstad
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Jacqueline, I dumped the pea protein out and encourage you to stick to your decision to avoid it. The gut pain increased and it just wasn't worth it. Maybe way down the road. I reacted to soy so it's not surprising.
I do have the equipment for making my own almond milk, and thanks for the encouragement. I'll probably try when we return from vacation. Some recipes say to roast the almonds; do you? Or do you just make it from raw?
I love and echo your last sentence!
I do have the equipment for making my own almond milk, and thanks for the encouragement. I'll probably try when we return from vacation. Some recipes say to roast the almonds; do you? Or do you just make it from raw?
I love and echo your last sentence!
Karis
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. --Rumi
