Comments on: Reflections on Nutritional Challenges & Experiments

By: Low-Glycemic Smoothies « Wholesome Goodness

Low-Glycemic Smoothies « Wholesome Goodness — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:27:07 +0000

[...] been dallying with smoothies again. They are one of the nutritional experiments to which I referred a few weeks ago. It was The Truth about Beauty by Kat James that inspired me to give the ubiquitous smoothie [...]

By: Alison @ Wholesome Goodness

Alison @ Wholesome Goodness — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:13:43 +0000

Bijou Frise,

You know, you make a great point. I’m not too sure about corn. Popcorn does bother me, but I wonder if something like polenta would. I don’t seem to have problems when I eat tortilla chips on occasion, and using fresh corn in a couple of soups and some guacamole this summer didn’t bother me either. Hmmm. Food for thought! Maybe polenta is in my future too.

All of the other grains really do cause problems for me at this point. I hope it won’t always be this way, but I’m feeling pretty stuck right now. I ordered some coconut flour and will begin experimenting with that (instead of rice flour), and I’m also going to give hemp seeds a try. I’ll post my results here. Thanks for commenting!

By: Bijou Frise

Bijou Frise — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:59:46 +0000

I have gone gluten free and cleaned-up my diet substantially for about a year and a half. I feel good healthwise, but brown rice (and oats) still rocks my stomach. I find the best grain for me is corn. I eat a lot of polenta. But I am happy as long as there is a few grains out there I can eat. I still eat white rice in small quantities. Maybe these grains are too rough on my not quite healed gut. Even though they bother my stomach, my stomach is so much better overall. Is there at least one grain you can still eat?

By: Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet

Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:19:07 +0000

I totally know that impatient feeling of wanting to be “all the way better”. I’ve been there. I agree that the same things don’t work for everybody, and we do often have to try different things to get better. Hang in there! I am curious as to what your new experiment is. Is it the maker’s diet that you mentioned earlier?

By: Lorri

Lorri — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:04:22 +0000

Alison, I read your post and just sat here nodding knowingly. I do understand how difficult this all is and the patience required. I always think of it like peeling an onion, one layer at a time. I heard that from either Marie or Marjorie but remind myself of it often.

This is a journey, isn’t it?

By: pennythoughts

pennythoughts — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:34:27 +0000

Thank you all for your encouraging comments. I felt a little vulnerable posting this, so I really appreciate them.

Stacy,

Oh, I wish for the same thing! I was doing well for a few months, but it’s becoming much more of a struggle for me again. I’m trying to appreciate the time J and I have together alone and all the opportunities it affords us for growing and dealing with our respective issues. Still, the ache doesn’t completely go away, so I’m praying that the time will be soon for us.

Marjorie,

Hm. I may have to check out the Mercola book in a couple of months. I feel like I’ve got my hands full right now, but I will definitely keep it in mind. You know, I recently stumbled across a blog that you might enjoy. The woman who writes it is gluten-free, grain-free, and low-glycemic. She uses almond flour for baking. Check it out if you’re interested: http://www.elanaspantry.com/

I haven’t yet tried the hempseed, but it’s in the plans this week. I’m going to try it as a replacement for bulgar in tabbouleh. I’ll let you know how it goes.

I’m so sorry about your reaction to the hamburger bun! So sad. I know how that goes.

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:08:44 +0000

There are two good ‘no-grain’ books out their with recipes. One is Mercola’s “No-Grain Diet” the other is the Kat James book.

Have you tried hemp seed yet? I have some, but haven’t used it so I can’t recommend it yet as a substitute for rice.

I completely understand you issues with rice, quinoa and millet. Folks don’t want to hear that you cannot eat these because then they feel they can’t. I try to tell everyone, just because we can’t eat it, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy it.

Also, if grains are in the house for my hubby I will eat them! It is hard to leave them alone. I did feel bad and my skin on my face burned because I had a ‘real’ hamburger bun….sigh…. it is all a journey isn’t it.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:12:14 +0000

I am so glad to hear of the many successes you have had! I share your frustration and it was very helpful to read your views on this.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:36:20 +0000

It sounds like you’ve really come a long way! I’m sure its been difficult but very rewarding as well. I really admire your diligence and determination on becoming a healthier person. And thanks for sharing everything you’ve learned!! And I also hope that you will soon be in my “condition”.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:04:51 +0000

I have to agree that everyone is different and you just have to listen to YOUR BODY. On this side of heaven, there is no
perfect health. We have to remember that! That is where
dependence on God comes into practice. Easy to say but
hard to grasp.