Rita/Babci

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:02 pm

June 8, 2005

Feeling less good today & very, very tired!!! Must say though I am one of those people who go to bed @ midnight & wake @ 6. Also was Dx w/fibro 15Y ago.

Over the course of the day I have a:
bag of kettle chips (2oz) russet potatoes, safflower/sunflower oil, salt
Nana GF, DF, EF cookie (brown rice flour, tapioca flour, cocoa, fruit juice, GF whole grain dextrins, GF puffed rice, canola oil, baking soda, pure vanilla)
Thermos of green tea sweetened with stevia

Breakfast: Erewhon Rice Twice GF cereal (organic brown rice, organic brown rice syrup, honey, sea salt) with GF almond milk (usually have a little belly ache after)

½ caf starbucks iced coffee with suger free vanilla syrup ( I had D an hour after drinking ½)

(used to really love coffee & haven't been drinking it)

Snack: 2 Slices organic turkey breast with GF mustard

Lunch: Balsamic grilled turkey breast with broccoli rabe in olive oil & garlic

Supper: Balsamic grilled turkey breast with broccoli rabe in olive oil & garlic & 5 pieces diced roasted potatoes

Snack: Edy’s whole fruit lemonade bar (water, sugar, lemon juice, guar gum, carob bean gum, ascorbic acid)

Marsha · Post by **Marsha** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:41 pm

Hi Rita,
All sources of sweetening are sulfite heavy except honey and evaporated cane juice. Cane sugar isn't as bad as beet sugar, though. Especially bad is anything with fruit juice - especially bottled lemon and lime juice, also brown rice syrup. Now this is just from what I've been reading, I'm not a doctor. But if it were me, I would cut out the fruit bars, and also the potato chips. (a really high source of sulfite is processed potatoes)
Also, you didn't record liquids except the coffee. Two things about that - artificial sweeteners are really high in sulfites, and are you drinking enough water or other liquid?
I seems like you're getting 3 serving of protein a day. Do blood tests show that you're anemic? Have you ever had your thyroid tested?( esp if you're cold often)
And about the sulfites - I'm just on a kick lately because I'm sensitive to them. It might not apply to you at all, but I thought I'd mention it. So sorry if it seems like I'm promoting that particular agenda - Doctor Marsha just has to consider everything, you know!

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:08 am

Hiya Rita!

I cannot tolerate the carageenan in almond milk. I think Karen also has a problem with it. Also, guar gum (in the lemonade bar) can cause diarrhea in normal folks. Maybe it's not the coffee but the additives - anything with artificial colors/flavorings can be a problem for me. Although if the coffee itself is flavored (like hazelnut or Irish creme) I cannot tolerate it.

YUM. I LOVE broccoli rabe!

Hope you start to feel better!

Love,

Polly

Marsha · Post by **Marsha** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:51 am

Keep posting . . . at least 3 day's worth . . . include liquids and water . . .

Sorry, I'm going to be gone starting Friday morning early, so I may not be able to check in for a couple weeks. But I'll be back, so keep posting!

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:59 pm

Hi Rita,

What a good idea it is to list your menu here and the complete ingredient list too - I think the only way to get complete control is to be detail oriented when analyzing the food you eat.

Polly mentioned the carageenan in Almond Milk - she is right, I cannot tolerate it either. In fact, I would probably not have understood why I react poorly to almond milk if it were not for Polly pointing out carageenan to me. It is a product I have found in some deli meats as well - watch out for it.

The vanilla syrup in your coffee could be a big problem

The only coffee I can tolerate is w/o flavor and w/o anything added - just black coffee, preferably decaf. I brew my decaf in a French Press (Bodum, you can buy it at Starbucks) - tastes GREAT!! Have you tried Newmans Own Green Mountain decaf - it is a Fair Trade coffee which is for sale in Publix (regular super market) at a very competitive price.

Vanilla is gluten free if it is "straight". I believe vanilla extract or vanilla flavor can contain gluten. Ask on the general discussion board if you want to know the facts about Vanilla - I am not completely sure of this.

I noticed dextrin in the Nana cookies - dextrin, I believe, can be a corn derivative. I don't know if you are corn intolerant? I am corn intolerant - I have found that I can eat Enjoy Life cookies; they are free of most allergens. I can also tolerate Jennies Coconut Macaroons (but they are not egg free).

Love,
Karen

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 7:10 pm

I just had labs done, CBC normal except for low WBC – 3.9 (4.8-11.2), Chem profile – all normal, Albumin, B12 - 1149, HDL – 93.1, ANA – 15 (<7.5),
ANA titer – 1:16 (<1:40), Homogeneous speckled pattern detected

Norman every day

& sometimes a little belly ache

after breakfast. Stopped the coffee

, really only drank it for the cream & vanilla syrup, sigh!!!!

June 9, 2005

Over the course of the day I have a: (creature of habit)
1. bag of kettle chips (2oz) russet potatoes, safflower/sunflower oil, salt
2. Nana GF, DF, EF cookie (brown rice flour, tapioca flour, cocoa, fruit juice, GF whole grain dextrins, GF puffed rice, canola oil, baking soda, pure vanilla) thinking that the chips & cookies may be part of the problem but I need a substitution that travels well & can sit in the car
3. Thermos (32 oz) of decaf green tea sweetened with stevia
4. @ least 24 oz of bottled water

Breakfast: Puffed rice cereal with GF almond milk thinking that the almond milk may be a problem & will try to make some this weekend; having a really hard time giving up breakfast food; Luce mentioned power bars but I can’t find any that don’t have soy or whey

Snack: 2 Slices organic turkey breast with GF mustard

Lunch: 2 Slices organic turkey breast with GF mustard

Supper: Turkey chili ( I made it & am planning on posting, ground turkey, poblano peppers, onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cannelini beans, black beans & pinto beans)

Snack: Edy’s whole fruit lemonade bar (water, sugar, lemon juice, guar gum, carob bean gum, ascorbic acid) looking for a substitute, really miss ice cream

June 10, 2005

1. bag of kettle chips (2oz) russet potatoes, safflower/sunflower oil, salt
2. Nana GF, DF, EF cookie (brown rice flour, tapioca flour, cocoa, fruit juice, GF whole grain dextrins, GF puffed rice, canola oil, baking soda, pure vanilla) Can’t give them up!!!
3. Thermos (32 oz) of decaf green tea sweetened with stevia
4. @ least 24 oz of bottled water

Breakfast: Erewhon Rice Twice GF cereal (organic brown rice, organic brown rice syrup, honey, sea salt) with GF almond milk

Snack: 5 rice snaps with fruit juice sweetened strawberry jam

Lunch: Red beans & rice (onions, peppers, chili powder) with pulled chicken (red peppers, onions, chili powder, tomatoes)

Supper: 2 Slices organic turkey breast with GF mustard

Snack: 10 cherries
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moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:32 am

Hi Rita,

Congrats on the daily Normans

You are doing great!!

I don't remember your intolerances but I don't think corn is among them, right? I am still wondering about the GF whole grain dextrins in your Nana Cookies - perhaps some corn in there, perhaps some soy?????

Try the Enjoy Life Cookies for something that travels well and is free of allergens.

I think Lucy used to eat the Envirokidz rice and peanut butter bars for breakfast. If you are a cereal addict (LOL!!) it might be a good product for you - they are rather full of carbs and sugar though.

I am sure you will find other things to eat for breakfast once you start breaking your old habits. I am having t-bone steak and green beans for breakfast today.

Keep up your good work!

Love and light,
Karen

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:13 am

Hi Karen
Is this what you mean? Enjoy Life;No-Oats Oatmeal Cookies
No-Oats Oatmeal Cookies… Ingredients: Sorghum flour; Pure brown cane sugar; Grape, Apple, Pear juice concentrates; Unsweetened applesauce (water, apples); Expeller-pressed safflower oil; Brown rice flakes; Currants; Natural dextrin; Vanilla; Baking soda; Cinnamon; Xanthan gum; Rosemary extract. What about the cane sugar & dextrin? Nana looks cleaner I the dextrin is GF, no sugar & just fruit juice sweetened.

I'm still having trouble eating anything but chicken. Just turns my stomach & I can't eat chicken for breakfast (turns my stomach). Sure do miss my eggs. I am gluten, soy, dairy & egg intolerant & yeast is borderline. Love & light, Rita

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:45 pm

Hi Rita,

Yes, those are the cookies. They are yummie - they are completely allergen free which is the reason I have dared eat them. I am quite fond of them as they are the only cookies I eat. You are right, they have sugar - isn't that the reason to eat cookies? LOL!! You could give them a try, if you wish.

Next time I am at the HF store I will look for Nana's and read the ingredient list carefully once again. I am thinking that the dextrins in Nana's cookies could be harmless (not derived from corn).

I understand why you miss the eggs

Gotta find something else that will make you feel good in the mornings. Have you tried fruit smoothies with coconut milk and almonds ground/blended into it for a little added protein?

I wonder why you can't eat anything but chicken?
Do you still have a lot of gas/bloating/rumbling?

I think the mornings are the worst for most of us. I still get nauseaus sometimes in the morning right before I have a BM - even when the BM is a Norman. I have to admit the last month has been the best ever for me - sometimes I forget that I am "sick"; I almost forget that bread, cheese and all those things are out of the picture; that's scary!! And funny too!!
I know I have to keep eating very conservatively w/o taking risks if I want to continue feeling better. Paleo is my style.

I hope you will continue to feel better every day.

Love,
Karen

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:34 am

Hi Karen

Thanks for the suggestions. I have tried smoothies & they don't hold me either.

Actually I never have gas or bloating anymore, just don't like the thought of eating "any" meat but chicken is the least offensive. Never even liked meat as a kid & found it very easy to be a vegetarian. Only eat the chicken for the easy protein. Tried steak last noc & managed to get down half. Don't like the taste or texture. Do you have any good marinades? Love & light, Rita

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:06 am

Hi Rita,

I don't marinade anything

Like I said, I am very conservative and eat paleo style which means plain and not using recipes either. Silly, isn't it? But it is easy!

I wonder if you've tried using ground meat? Sometimes I buy a package of ground pork (Smithfield brand is very good) and just brown it in a skillet - as it nears completion I add garlic and some frozen vegetables (or fresh), I put a lid on and let it steam a little, then I add salt and pepper for taste and eat it.

I find pork to be very easy to eat (doesn't have a strong flavor) especially in ground form. You could give it a try.

I used to be almost vegetarian many times in my life - haven't ever cared much about meat; but now I have chosen to work on getting a good attitude and be more open minded to finding meats that I do like and try to accept that my digestive system is geared toward meat, veggies, fruit, and nuts - not grains, dairy, sugar, and starches.

I hope you will be able to find foods that your body accepts - it is not always a good idea to let our habits rule. Maggie Redwing is a vegan and multiply intolerant - perhaps she can help you find some vegetarian foods that your system likes.

Love,
Karen

Babci · Post by **Babci** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:42 pm

Diet has not changed but my week has been awful!!!

One of my patients was stabbed & killed by another patient over the weekend. Very busy week trying to calm the other residents & staff & deal with my own grief. She was young & trying to get it together (alcohol & drugs & mental illness). Obviously stress is a BIG trigger for me. Norman still here but belly ache all day with some D. Also my fibro has been much worse. Oh my.

Will try to get back to journal posting tomorrow. Love & light, Rita

Post by **tex** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:13 pm

Wow! You have had a bad week. I don't believe there's any way you can keep that kind of stress from affecting you.

Just for the record, the Enjoy Life cookies cause problems for me. I'm not sure if it's the sorgham flour, (sorghham grain is somwhat similar to corn, as far as analysis is concerned), or something else, but I gave up trying to make them work for me.

I hope next week is a lot better.

Love,
Tex