CRPS and clean eating, suggestions, recipes, advice :)

megsmountain · 11-23-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleFoot721

Thank you megsmountain,

Your recipes sound so delicious. Garlic has never been an issue in our house. We easily go through 5-6 heads a week. We always joke that we should have no issues with vampires even coming near our house.

Hope your issues with your computer are not too serious where it would keep you from being able to share more with us on here. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes to your table next.

@biobased, I just noticed your reply above regarding purified water. Have you tried a water filter that you can attach directly to your faucet (PUR) and other brands offer many types, also Brita makes pitchers that filter water? I found the filters that attached directly to the faucet were easier to use.

@alaina, Cooking was absolutely one of the things I used to enjoy most, and unfortunately I can't cook many of the things I once was able too. I have to take any shortcut I can, like prewashed spinach, preminced garlic, preshredded cheese, etcetera. I do really miss being able to make elaborate meals for friends and baking like I used to do often, even though I don't eat sugar (always for others

). On a lighter note, the vampires are definitely kept at bay here, I go through sometimes 2 entire jars of pre-minced garlic (that's probably like 40 or 50 cloves)some weeks, lol!!! Garlic helps me so much with breathing issues (asthma) and just my strengthen my immune system so much

As far as the gluten free issue, I'm probably 99% gf, I mainly try and avoid wheat. I wish more gf substitutes were healthier, most have very little nutritional value. I'm sure that will improve with time. I just sometimes crave pasta or pizza and give in to the gf substitutes. They turn out yummy

I stopped eating sugar except a few treats a year over a decade ago as it just made me feel bad. What are others thoughts regarding sugar and exacerbation of crps symptoms, especially inflammation?

LIT LOVE · 11-23-2015, 11:41 PM

Instead of buying pre shredded cheese, which is expensive and has additives you don't want, check out a ninja chopper/prep tool. The least expensive model will run in the $25 range.

megsmountain · 11-24-2015, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

Instead of buying pre shredded cheese, which is expensive and has additives you don't want, check out a ninja chopper/prep tool. The least expensive model will run in the $25 range.

I'll definitely check that out

The cheese I use has potato starch and natamycin, new research project

I just try every short cut possible so I can still eat food I cook

BioBased · 11-24-2015, 09:25 AM

Has anyone used one of the vegetable pasta gizmos?

I love pasta and if I succumb to my desire for it I buy an import, because the wheat is not hybridized.

Meg, I have a water filter under my sink, but it does not remove fluoride or chloramine and unfortunately neither do Pur or Brita.

PurpleFoot721 · 11-24-2015, 07:15 PM

Bio, here is another option to consider for removing chloramine from your water: http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Chl...atcher-Filter#. They are intended for greenhouses and gardeners who are looking at removing the chlorine and/or chloramine from their water before watering their edible plants. Most garden supply stores, hydroponic supply stores, and even some big box hardware stores carry them. I believe they require a waste water discharge though, and I would not use a garden house. If you know someone who has even a small amount of plumbing skill, they are not that difficult to install. Just a thought.

megsmountain · 11-25-2015, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BioBased

Has anyone used one of the vegetable pasta gizmos?

I love pasta and if I succumb to my desire for it I buy an import, because the wheat is not hybridized.

Meg, I have a water filter under my sink, but it does not remove fluoride or chloramine and unfortunately neither do Pur or Brita.

Hi Biobased, I should have researched those specific items before making suggestions, good to know

megsmountain · 11-25-2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleFoot721

I can't really say I have any recipes to share right now. I like to eat healthy, although since January, I have not been able to cook much at all. I am a rather good cook and that is one of the things that I really miss being able to do every day. I love being able to use my creativity to make different meals without having any written recipe, just create them based on what we have in the fridge that day. It is one of those things that many of my friends say I really shine at doing and expressing my creativity.

I by no means eat a really healthy diet, but I do try to eat at least somewhat healthy. I only use olive oil when oil is needed and always have more veggies on the plate than starches, grains, or meats. Changing to a healthier diet helped my dad a lot years ago when he was misdiagnosed with MS. He was misdiagnosed with MS back in the early 90's after loosing his vision and motor control of his arms while driving to work. It turned out to be an unusual case of arthritis where the inflammation caused pressure on his ocular nerve and some other nerves at the base of his neck. Eating a healthy diet of lots of fruits and veggies, limited grains, very limited fats, and no red meat has helped him immensely. Now that we are in our new house, maybe it's time I start watching some of the things that are known to cause inflammation.

Megsmountain, your recipe that you shared sounds very yummy! I love sauted spinach with garlic, (I like to add some pine nuts sometimes as well, but that falls into the grains and nuts which many of us are trying to avoid), and fresh salmon and trout, especially wild caught. I was just curious though, is consuming that much spinach, which contains high levels of oxalic acid, actually healthy? I know that a certain level of oxalates are healthy, but is eating many pounds a week still ok?

I see a lot of people on here avoiding grains and nuts. Isn't it the gluten that causes the inflammation? Can gluten free grains still be ok to keep in our diet?

I think this a wonderful thread you started. Thank you for starting it! I will have to start paying attention to what I cook up. I would love to share some of my own creations as well, with everyone here.

Hi Alaina, I'm really glad you brought up the high oxalate content concern in eating lots of dark leafy greens, especially spinach, as I eat so much of it! I did a tiny bit of research a few years ago and only saw this as a concern if you are prone to kidney stones.
After your comment, I did a lot more research and the high oxalate foods can cause a lot of issues sometimes, even interfering with certain probiotics. I'm going to take it easy on the spinach to see if I feel any different. It is too bad since organic spinach has such a wonderful nutrition profile and everyone including my acupuncturist recommends eating a ton of dark greens. I'll see if I find any changes after backing off

Thankfully, onions and mushrooms at least are low in oxalates, as I can't give up all my favorite veggies

As far as my computer, it's officially dead. Fortunately I have a smartphone which I can use until I can get a new one

visioniosiv · 11-25-2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BioBased

Has anyone used one of the vegetable pasta gizmos?

I love pasta and if I succumb to my desire for it I buy an import, because the wheat is not hybridized.

Meg, I have a water filter under my sink, but it does not remove fluoride or chloramine and unfortunately neither do Pur or Brita.

Bio,

I have a Berkey Filter for fluoride. Did a fair bit of research on water filtration several years ago. Would highly recommend a Berkey. www.berkeyfilters.com

Diandra · 11-25-2015, 10:28 AM

I have a favorite book called
"FOODS THAT FIGHT PAIN"
By Dr Neal Barnard
It is old, from 1998 but I got a lot of good recipes.

One favorite which has become a staple is steaming yams and adding pineapple which had bromelain for anti inflammatory effects. His recipe called for 5 yams and 15 ounce can of crushed pineapple. You can add the pineapple to your taste.
I get organic pineapple in a can.

He also has a quinoa and fruit recipe. I don't stay away from grains...I use a lot of quinoa and chia which are high in protein. Google chia seed pudding recipe.
It is raw and you simply add chia seeds to almond milk(I use the non sugar kind) and the chia plump up like tapioca. I add cinnamon and vanilla and eat it all the time as a snack. I drizzle a tiny bit of real maple syrup on it(recently became addicted to Traders Joes Bourbon barrel maple syrup!) You chase to give yourself treats sometimes?

Another recipe from a Dr Oz, put some canned pumpkin, a pat of butter, salt and pepper in a small dish and microwave for a about 45 seconds. A quick and nutritious lunch.

I also do shots of wheatgrass juice as I can and I juice green veggies like kale, celery, cukes.....etc.

I am sure most of you know, supposedly, keeping our bodies alkaline, rather than acidic is supposes to keep our immune function stronger and our bodies
less likely to be a Petrie dish for disease. I am no expert, please read up on this theory.

My best, D

PurpleFoot721 · 11-25-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by visioniosiv

Bio,

I have a Berkey Filter for fluoride. Did a fair bit of research on water filtration several years ago. Would highly recommend a Berkey. www.berkeyfilters.com

Filters like this will remove the fluoride, add in ascorbic acid and the chloramine will be neutralized in about 30 minutes as well. You could also add in a reverse osmosis system as well. That will remove nearly everything leaving you with pure water.

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