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Post by JC on Sept 3, 2012 9:59:53 GMT -5
Yeah that's what I'll have to do. I am just in a phase where I have to get used to my new schedule. I can do all the planning on my days off and cook meals ahead and just save them in the frig. It's just that the last few weeks have been seriously crazy but I'm starting to settle back into my new routine. We're really strapped for money right now but as soon as we can get to the store I can get some more meal planning going. For now I'm just going to avoid stuff. I'm already gluten free and I do pretty well avoiding sugar. It's the dairy that's the hard part.
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Post by chibineko717 on Sept 3, 2012 13:52:08 GMT -5
I'm in! I'll start on Sunday. I still have to go to the store to find a few more ingredients. What do most of you use as a sugar substitute?
I bake and cook a lot and am trying to get things together so that I can cook as close to normal. I also need to find a soy free/gluten free soy sauce substitute since I will be eating more Asian food. Any suggestions?
I also saw gluten free Bisquick at the grocery store the other day, but didn't get to read the label since I couldn't reach it. Anyone try that yet? I'm not really going to be using xanthan gum since it is too expensive so I'll be sticking to using chia, flax, or agar agar since I have all of that already.
The biggest challenge for me will be church potlucks. Starting in a couple weeks, my family goes to a potluck with a small group for lunch every Sunday. I know I'm going to have to cook something all the time so I can eat. The group will be understanding that I have to go gluten free, but I think that they will worry since I don't eat a lot already.
This challenge is good for me since I have been starting to feel really bad after I eat something. My mom didn't want me to go gluten free at first, but now that I am feeling bad every time I eat she is finally on board.
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Post by JC on Sept 3, 2012 14:12:07 GMT -5
I haven't tried that Bisquick but I really like the King Arthur gluten free mix. It's pretty good but I don't really eat all that stuff that often anymore. I don't really eat baked goods anymore either. I tried some of the gluten free alternatives and they are pretty good but it's still loaded with carbs and other processed stuff so I don't even bother anymore. It's a good crutch when you're first getting started on the GF diet or if you have a hard time getting rid of those foods. Stop by the gluten free thread for more ideas! endo-resolved.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=diet&action=display&thread=3942For a soy sauce substitute, Tamari sauce is really awesome and I can't really tell the difference. I love it. I have to start over on my 30 challenge Some cheese accidentally slipped by me.
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Sept 3, 2012 14:17:14 GMT -5
So far I am doing good. I know it's only a day but for me that's an accomplishment. LOL ;D
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Sept 3, 2012 14:18:04 GMT -5
I want to know why more girls are not on board. Come on girls you can do it!!!!!!!
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Post by Karen on Sept 3, 2012 14:27:14 GMT -5
Nice work, Kimmie! By the time you're at day 29, it'll be easier. And Jenaya, at least you're starting over on the first few days instead of day 25! And glad to have you on board, Chibineko! I'll be honest, I don't use sugar substitutes and I don't use GF baking goods. They often either have something in them that I can't tolerate or require something to be added to them to make them taste normal - like milk, butter, eggs (they give me brain fog), etc. I just avoid them. But, I can help you out on the gluten free AND soy free soy sauce - coconut aminos! I'll admit they're a bit pricier, but taste very similar. This is the brand I use: www.coconutsecret.com/aminos2.html. I get it from my local co-op but I'm sure it's available elsewhere. The website has a store locator and I'm sure you can find it online somewhere, too. When I first went GF a few years ago, I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't realize soy sauce had gluten in it! I like Tamari sause, too, but if you're trying to go soy-free, coconut aminos do the trick! Glad to have another woman on board!
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Post by JC on Sept 3, 2012 17:24:49 GMT -5
So when you say no sugar... natural sugar is ok right? I got some grapes but they taste abnormally sweet for some weird reason.
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Post by Karen on Sept 3, 2012 17:37:04 GMT -5
On the Whole30, sweeteners of any kind are off-limits (honey, stevia, agave, corn syrup, etc.) as continuing to use them don't tame the sugar dragon as they call it. However, foods that are naturally sweet without having to be processed to be sweet are perfectly fine! For this little experiment, define it how you want, but if you cut out all sweeteners, your taste buds will adjust and normal food will start to taste sweet on its own.
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Post by JC on Sept 3, 2012 17:43:53 GMT -5
Oh cool, I already avoid all that crap anyways! I just basically have to avoid dairy for 30 days. I can do this! LOL
I've avoided dairy before and didn't seem to have a problem with it when I ate it again though but I guess I can still do the challenge.
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Post by semicolon on Sept 3, 2012 20:46:10 GMT -5
I love all the diet chit chat! Jaye- I put in a bit more in the gluten-free thread but basically life had gotten pretty bleak before kefir. Lots of diarrhea, to the point I needed to make a back up potty plan when going out, and had many a run into gas stations . A friend gave me some kefir grains and it was a 180, I was so happy! I do eat cheese but not much milk these days. I have read that it can take a bit to tolerate kefir again if you are completely off dairy for a while, but it is still on the super low end for lactose. Sorry to not be on board with everyone, but I guess I'm doing my own challenge-I just ordered some new grains to get back to making my own kefir, and I'm looking more at Crohn's/collitis low residue diets to see how it all fits together. Does anyone else have diarrhea issues? I will be interested to hear if the 30 Day helps.
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Post by jaye on Sept 4, 2012 9:34:27 GMT -5
Yay! Eating out for me is the hardest, but luckily, I can usually steer my dinner companions to a place that buys local. I find those are the most easy to modify as needed with less of a chance of added ingredients! Kimmie - any chance you can get your husband on board, at least when he's at home? I'd be willing to bet he'd notice some changes, too! I'm on day 2. I find I rely on fruit a bit too much for a sweet treat, and will try to limit myself to 2 servings a day going forward. So, Jaye, what's on your meal plan for the week? Mine consists of: - sweet potato hash (sweet potatoes, coconut oil, grass-fed ground beef, and onion) - skirt steak tacos (skirt stake, seasonings, avocado, and lettuce shells) - grilled chicken thighs with seasonings - red cabbage and apple dish (http://balancedbites.com/2010/12/easy-recipe-sauteed-red-cabbage-with-apples.html) - salmon with pineapple salsa - pork carnitas (I'm SO addicted to this: www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2011/04/29/stovetop-pork-carnitas/ I use apple juice in lieu of the citrus) Oh wow! Karen, I totally want you as my personal chef! On our list this week is goat liver fried with sage and onions , zuchini fritters with fresh parsley/caper sauce Spaghetti : pastured pork italian sausage with zuch, onion, sh*takes, green peppers, on top of Spaghetti squash Seafood chowder - coconut milk, mackerel, oysters, seaweed, etc. Papas y chorizo - chorizo (pastured pork), potatoes and okra fried together with two eggs on top Salmon patties With most of these we'll have a veggie side like Swiss chard, brocolli, green beans, or baba ghanoush. We also throw in a smoothie now and then - something like coconut milk, pineapple, berries, cucumber. Ingredients change based on what is needing to be used out of the garden.
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Post by jaye on Sept 4, 2012 9:47:30 GMT -5
I'm in! I'll start on Sunday. I still have to go to the store to find a few more ingredients. What do most of you use as a sugar substitute? I bake and cook a lot and am trying to get things together so that I can cook as close to normal. I also need to find a soy free/gluten free soy sauce substitute since I will be eating more Asian food. Any suggestions? I also saw gluten free Bisquick at the grocery store the other day, but didn't get to read the label since I couldn't reach it. Anyone try that yet? I'm not really going to be using xanthan gum since it is too expensive so I'll be sticking to using chia, flax, or agar agar since I have all of that already. The biggest challenge for me will be church potlucks. Starting in a couple weeks, my family goes to a potluck with a small group for lunch every Sunday. I know I'm going to have to cook something all the time so I can eat. The group will be understanding that I have to go gluten free, but I think that they will worry since I don't eat a lot already. This challenge is good for me since I have been starting to feel really bad after I eat something. My mom didn't want me to go gluten free at first, but now that I am feeling bad every time I eat she is finally on board. If you give up all sweeteners (hard at first since your tastebuds are used to a certain level) you will transition after a little while and your tastebuds will become more sensitive. Once that happens, a good piece of plain fruit becomes AMAZING! I don't bake anymore and don't crave baked goods anymore either, but while I was transitioning I certainly did. I used a Bob's red Mill gluten free flour and then used Almond or Coconut flour. You have to cook differently with them (they aren't a straight substitute for wheat flour) but there are lots of recipes on line.
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Post by jaye on Sept 4, 2012 10:01:41 GMT -5
I love all the diet chit chat! Jaye- I put in a bit more in the gluten-free thread but basically life had gotten pretty bleak before kefir. Lots of diarrhea, to the point I needed to make a back up potty plan when going out, and had many a run into gas stations . A friend gave me some kefir grains and it was a 180, I was so happy! I do eat cheese but not much milk these days. I have read that it can take a bit to tolerate kefir again if you are completely off dairy for a while, but it is still on the super low end for lactose. Sorry to not be on board with everyone, but I guess I'm doing my own challenge-I just ordered some new grains to get back to making my own kefir, and I'm looking more at Crohn's/collitis low residue diets to see how it all fits together. Does anyone else have diarrhea issues? I will be interested to hear if the 30 Day helps. Semicolon - That's awesome that you are getting relief from the fermentation! When I realized I had to drop dairy, I was really bummed but then I found recipes for fermented veggies. Have you tried making your own saurkraut? Fermented foods make my digestion so much better! I never had an issue with diarrhea but my husband did - he never brought it to a Dr. because he just thought diarrhea was the normal way poop came out. His diet is not as strict as mine but his stopped when we changed our eating style. We are not sure if it was gluten or dairy or what. He is now trying to figure out what brings it on. There are a few ways dairy can aggravate the GI tract besides lactose. Casein is one of them. Anyway, I will check out the other thread and cross my fingers for you, too.
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Post by chibineko717 on Sept 4, 2012 14:04:47 GMT -5
I don't eat as many pastries or baked goods as I used to. I just wanted an alternative since I usually have to bake for church events. I love fruit, but I usually eat too much of it. And I keep craving the tropical fruit I had in the Philippines that I can't get here.
The gluten free life will have me eating more Filipino food than I already do. On the menu for next week: Tinola: Filipino chicken soup with chayote Menudo: Pork or chicken with achute(annato) seeds and potatoes Chicken Adobo: chicken with acv Green Bean stir fry with chicken or pork Sinigang: Tamarind soup with whatever meat I have Most dishes are eaten with rice and various veggies.
I am also going to get more rice paper wrappers for gluten free lumpia. I'm going to the farmer's market later in the week to get some veggies and hopefully some chili leaves. I'm also going to experiment with my different flours to make siopao (steamed pork buns).
Thanks Karen, I am now on the search for some coconut aminos.
Semicolon, I have the opposite issues since my partial colon resection in June. I used dairy to help me go, but I'm trying the challenge since it seems that my pain is getting worse.
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Post by Karen on Sept 4, 2012 17:41:32 GMT -5
Jaye - your meal selection looks really good, too! Well, except for the goat liver. I'm still not ready to venture to the organ meats! Can you share your recipe for the zucchini fritters? And Chibineko, your meal list sounds pretty amazing, too, though I'm afraid I don't recognize all of it. As for your church potlucks, have you considered making a fruit salad or something similar instead of baking something? That was always my go-to for 'dessert' when I was off the gluten stuff. I throw in fresh pineapple, strawberries, grapes, maybe some kiwi, banana, apple, etc. I throw a splash of vanilla into it, too. I used to use a tablespoon or so of sugar but it tastes just as good without. How'd today go for everyone? Do ok? Have any pitfalls? Need some recipe ideas?
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