Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Audrey I don't know what the protein content of buckwheat is, but there is also the gluten free grain Quinoa (Keen-wa) supposedly the highest quality protein than any other grain (per their info). Quinoa can also be purchased as flour as well as the three grains you mentioned also come in flour form I've also used amaranth and potato flours for baking to replace the wheat (gluten) flours. Thought this might also be useful for those avoiding gluten. Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Good info Audrey, I've tried Buckwheat for breakfast and it's great for chilly mornings(last winter we had a handful in Tampa bay. . Lol). I don't know if oatmeal is approved on the BB MS diet but that's wonderful for breakfast as well. Make your own and throw some walnuts in! It will keep you going all morning long. -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:47 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) Hello there, i think this will be interesting to those who have given up glutenous grains on the BBD. the grain 'Buckwheat' is gluten free and has the highest content of protein of all the grains. Technically its not a grain but is treated like one as its flavour and consistency are essentially the same. It contains 15-20% protein. Buckwheat is the best plant source of protein. It is rich in Lysine, one of the amino acids that is in short supply in many grains. It contains a good amount of fibre, an assortment of B vitamins, lots of potassium and some iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorous. Buckwheat is nice for breakfast as a cereal and I really like it. Millet is a good alternative to rice as it is also non-glutenous. It is alkaline and a good warming grain for colder weather. Millet is the least congesting of all the grains and the least challenging for the body. Its a lovely gentle grain. It has nearly 15% protein, high amounts of fibre, good amounts of niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, a little vitamin E, and particularly high amounts of iron, magnesium, and pottassium. Rice is not as high in protein as buckwheat and millet. It has 10% however the protein is very good quality and easily usable. If the rice is white it will have lost up to 80% of some B vitamins. Refined rice diets used to give people beri-beri due to the thiamine loss. Brown rice has much higher B vitamin levels than white as it isn't polished. Also the protein decreases in white rice so eating brown rice is better for those with MS. Audrey Audrey ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 , Oats are quite glutenous and should be avoided by those sensitive to gluten. I find them quite difficult to digest which is I think why they keep you full for a long time, but if it was necessary in a hotel, I would opt for oats instead of bacon and eggs. The water in the food you eat is also important.It is the colon that is in touch with the brain. It tells the brain if you are hydrated. The fluid in the food gives the messages, rather than just the fluid you drink. The main 'colon food' is brown rice. It holds more water than almost anything else. There is a hierarchy of challenge among the grains. Wheat is the most challenging, then rye, oats, barley, followed by rice (after a big drop) and finally millet. Buckwheat is a fruit. Foods that stress the body are drying. Wheat will create stress and will therefore dehydrate you. Challenging foods are drying. To create balance in the body you should avoid foods that dehydrate and eat more foods that give the colon the message that the body is hydrated. If you spend a fortune on supplements they are going to do nothing in a dry body and will only make someone even more dry. They can be suppressive in this respect. Audrey --- Baden <lbaden@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Good info Audrey, I've tried Buckwheat for breakfast and it's great for chilly mornings(last winter we had a handful in Tampa bay. . Lol). I don't know if oatmeal is approved on the BB MS diet but that's wonderful for breakfast as well. Make your own and throw some walnuts in! It will keep you going all morning long. -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:47 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) Hello there, i think this will be interesting to those who have given up glutenous grains on the BBD. the grain 'Buckwheat' is gluten free and has the highest content of protein of all the grains. Technically its not a grain but is treated like one as its flavour and consistency are essentially the same. It contains 15-20% protein. Buckwheat is the best plant source of protein. It is rich in Lysine, one of the amino acids that is in short supply in many grains. It contains a good amount of fibre, an assortment of B vitamins, lots of potassium and some iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorous. Buckwheat is nice for breakfast as a cereal and I really like it. Millet is a good alternative to rice as it is also non-glutenous. It is alkaline and a good warming grain for colder weather. Millet is the least congesting of all the grains and the least challenging for the body. Its a lovely gentle grain. It has nearly 15% protein, high amounts of fibre, good amounts of niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, a little vitamin E, and particularly high amounts of iron, magnesium, and pottassium. Rice is not as high in protein as buckwheat and millet. It has 10% however the protein is very good quality and easily usable. If the rice is white it will have lost up to 80% of some B vitamins. Refined rice diets used to give people beri-beri due to the thiamine loss. Brown rice has much higher B vitamin levels than white as it isn't polished. Also the protein decreases in white rice so eating brown rice is better for those with MS. Audrey Audrey ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Arlene, I tried sprouting Quinoa once and it smelt of sweaty socks. It ferments really quickly. How do you eat it and do you like it? Buckwheat has 5g protein per 41g. Considering we need about 100g protein a day I suppose its a start. Audrey --- arlizotte@... wrote: > Audrey > I don't know what the protein content of buckwheat > is, but there is also the > gluten free grain Quinoa (Keen-wa) supposedly the > highest quality protein > than any other grain (per their info). > > Quinoa can also be purchased as flour as well as the > three grains you > mentioned also come in flour form > > I've also used amaranth and potato flours for baking > to replace the wheat > (gluten) flours. > > Thought this might also be useful for those avoiding > gluten. > Arlene > ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Audrey: I will sometimes use quinoa as a side dish. I understand the secret to having it have a less strong taste is to rinse the grain well with water and then let it drain before cooking. If you use it as a Pilaf dish with diced vegetables, carrots, green onion, celery, green pepper, red pepper, garlic, sliced almonds it is quite good. It's a nice alternative to rice. I've even eaten it as a breakfast cereal with honey and walnuts. It has a nutty flavor and can be quite versatile. I've never tried growing it, I buy it from Ancient Harvest. I've also used quinoa flour in some baking. Hope this helps. Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hi Audrey, Thanks for the additional info. You're right about staying hydrated, because so many of us have frequent urination problems we tend to think buy not drinking that much water that it might help, unfortunately it makes the problem worse in other areas. I have a question for you and the others. Other than testing like the test. How does someone know weather or not they are causing problems. I Stay away from processed foods, refined sugar, white bread, potatoes and rice and most red/pink meats. But as far as legumes, and dairy I consume those on a pretty regular basis. As far as listening to my body, I don't seem to be having a problem. However some say you'd be surprised what might be giving you a problem. Should I go the extra mile and be tested to see what I might be sensitive to? Oh and as far as supplements, I agree that many (me included) are taking a lot, many our bodies can't even absorb in our system! My advise, try to get as many of these vitamins through your diet, Those that you think you still lack you can get through supplements. Sorry this got to be so long. Have a great day! -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:01 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: RE: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) , Oats are quite glutenous and should be avoided by those sensitive to gluten. I find them quite difficult to digest which is I think why they keep you full for a long time, but if it was necessary in a hotel, I would opt for oats instead of bacon and eggs. The water in the food you eat is also important.It is the colon that is in touch with the brain. It tells the brain if you are hydrated. The fluid in the food gives the messages, rather than just the fluid you drink. The main 'colon food' is brown rice. It holds more water than almost anything else. There is a hierarchy of challenge among the grains. Wheat is the most challenging, then rye, oats, barley, followed by rice (after a big drop) and finally millet. Buckwheat is a fruit. Foods that stress the body are drying. Wheat will create stress and will therefore dehydrate you. Challenging foods are drying. To create balance in the body you should avoid foods that dehydrate and eat more foods that give the colon the message that the body is hydrated. If you spend a fortune on supplements they are going to do nothing in a dry body and will only make someone even more dry. They can be suppressive in this respect. Audrey --- Baden <lbaden@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Good info Audrey, I've tried Buckwheat for breakfast and it's great for chilly mornings(last winter we had a handful in Tampa bay. . Lol). I don't know if oatmeal is approved on the BB MS diet but that's wonderful for breakfast as well. Make your own and throw some walnuts in! It will keep you going all morning long. -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:47 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) Hello there, i think this will be interesting to those who have given up glutenous grains on the BBD. the grain 'Buckwheat' is gluten free and has the highest content of protein of all the grains. Technically its not a grain but is treated like one as its flavour and consistency are essentially the same. It contains 15-20% protein. Buckwheat is the best plant source of protein. It is rich in Lysine, one of the amino acids that is in short supply in many grains. It contains a good amount of fibre, an assortment of B vitamins, lots of potassium and some iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorous. Buckwheat is nice for breakfast as a cereal and I really like it. Millet is a good alternative to rice as it is also non-glutenous. It is alkaline and a good warming grain for colder weather. Millet is the least congesting of all the grains and the least challenging for the body. Its a lovely gentle grain. It has nearly 15% protein, high amounts of fibre, good amounts of niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, a little vitamin E, and particularly high amounts of iron, magnesium, and pottassium. Rice is not as high in protein as buckwheat and millet. It has 10% however the protein is very good quality and easily usable. If the rice is white it will have lost up to 80% of some B vitamins. Refined rice diets used to give people beri-beri due to the thiamine loss. Brown rice has much higher B vitamin levels than white as it isn't polished. Also the protein decreases in white rice so eating brown rice is better for those with MS. Audrey Audrey ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Why are legumes not allowed on the Best Bet Diet? Along with other forbidden foods, legumes contain proteins which can potentially mimic self-proteins in the body and lead to damage to the Central Nervous System, via the autoimmune response. By avoiding the forbidden foods: dairy, eggs, gluten (wheat, barley, oats rye and spelt) and legumes, we are helping to heal a leaky gut (gut permeability) and ideally prevent intact food proteins from entering circulation. In addition, a type of protein known as lectins are found in grains and legumes which increase gut permeability. (Summarised from Multiple Sclerosis - Best Bet Treatment by Ashton F. Embry.) On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 13:18:10 -0400 " Baden" <lbaden@...> writes: Other than testing like the test. How does someone know weather or notthey are causing problems. I Stay away from processed foods, refined sugar,white bread, potatoes and rice and most red/pink meats. But as far aslegumes, and dairy I consume those on a pretty regular basis. and phosphorous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 , You might get away without an allergy test, I'm no expert but the dairy is not so good and there are alternatives. If its milk and cheese you eat and I'ts not organic then don't forget the cows get TB jabs and by eating these products you get extra TB too. Also they have hormones and anti-biotics which you could also be injesting. Not good. Audrey --- Baden <lbaden@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Hi Audrey, Thanks for the additional info. You're right about staying hydrated, because so many of us have frequent urination problems we tend to think buy not drinking that much water that it might help, unfortunately it makes the problem worse in other areas. I have a question for you and the others. Other than testing like the test. How does someone know weather or not they are causing problems. I Stay away from processed foods, refined sugar, white bread, potatoes and rice and most red/pink meats. But as far as legumes, and dairy I consume those on a pretty regular basis. As far as listening to my body, I don't seem to be having a problem. However some say you'd be surprised what might be giving you a problem. Should I go the extra mile and be tested to see what I might be sensitive to? Oh and as far as supplements, I agree that many (me included) are taking a lot, many our bodies can't even absorb in our system! My advise, try to get as many of these vitamins through your diet, Those that you think you still lack you can get through supplements. Sorry this got to be so long. Have a great day! -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:01 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: RE: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) , Oats are quite glutenous and should be avoided by those sensitive to gluten. I find them quite difficult to digest which is I think why they keep you full for a long time, but if it was necessary in a hotel, I would opt for oats instead of bacon and eggs. The water in the food you eat is also important.It is the colon that is in touch with the brain. It tells the brain if you are hydrated. The fluid in the food gives the messages, rather than just the fluid you drink. The main 'colon food' is brown rice. It holds more water than almost anything else. There is a hierarchy of challenge among the grains. Wheat is the most challenging, then rye, oats, barley, followed by rice (after a big drop) and finally millet. Buckwheat is a fruit. Foods that stress the body are drying. Wheat will create stress and will therefore dehydrate you. Challenging foods are drying. To create balance in the body you should avoid foods that dehydrate and eat more foods that give the colon the message that the body is hydrated. If you spend a fortune on supplements they are going to do nothing in a dry body and will only make someone even more dry. They can be suppressive in this respect. Audrey --- Baden <lbaden@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Good info Audrey, I've tried Buckwheat for breakfast and it's great for chilly mornings(last winter we had a handful in Tampa bay. . Lol). I don't know if oatmeal is approved on the BB MS diet but that's wonderful for breakfast as well. Make your own and throw some walnuts in! It will keep you going all morning long. -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Henry [mailto:mumpuss@...] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:47 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Diet (grains & protein) Hello there, i think this will be interesting to those who have given up glutenous grains on the BBD. the grain 'Buckwheat' is gluten free and has the highest content of protein of all the grains. Technically its not a grain but is treated like one as its flavour and consistency are essentially the same. It contains 15-20% protein. Buckwheat is the best plant source of protein. It is rich in Lysine, one of the amino acids that is in short supply in many grains. It contains a good amount of fibre, an assortment of B vitamins, lots of potassium and some iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorous. Buckwheat is nice for breakfast as a cereal and I really like it. Millet is a good alternative to rice as it is also non-glutenous. It is alkaline and a good warming grain for colder weather. Millet is the least congesting of all the grains and the least challenging for the body. Its a lovely gentle grain. It has nearly 15% protein, high amounts of fibre, good amounts of niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, a little vitamin E, and particularly high amounts of iron, magnesium, and pottassium. Rice is not as high in protein as buckwheat and millet. It has 10% however the protein is very good quality and easily usable. If the rice is white it will have lost up to 80% of some B vitamins. Refined rice diets used to give people beri-beri due to the thiamine loss. Brown rice has much higher B vitamin levels than white as it isn't polished. Also the protein decreases in white rice so eating brown rice is better for those with MS. Audrey Audrey ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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