diet

[Guest guest]

Sunny,

I stopped eating refined sugar and flour, red meat, artificial sugar and

anything with palm, coconut or safflower oil. These are all thought to be

potentially 'inflammatory'. Not sure if this has helped, as the rheumy doubled

my medicine at about the same time. But, something is helping. I am

interested in the gluten-free angle, as my husband is celiac and eats gluten

free, so it would be fairly easy for me to do it also.

Carole

[Guest guest]

Hi .

 

I am so happy that you are feeling much better, and are able to walk

comfortably.  You so deserve a break from all you have been through.  I am

sure you are enjoying your new home, and now enjoying better health.

 

I still think about meeting you in Sarasota, but I had a bad fall last week, and

I am wearing a full leg cast as I broke my right ankle.  I have been to the

orthopedic dr. twice now, x-rays etc.  I am not in any pain, just hobbeling

around the house.  I thought I was through with falling and breaking my bones.

 

I am just thrilled that you can walk so much easily, and for a long time.  I am

glad you tried that diet and it is working so well for you.  You are a new

woman now!!!!!!  I know you are also enjoying the better quality of your

life.  God is good to you.

 

Wishing you continued success and feeling better and better each day.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: sunnys <ssunny1812@...>

Subject: [ ] diet

Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 5:05 PM

 

hi guys happy valentine's day to all!! so a question...did anyone change their

food diet and notice a change in your RA? I have heard and read that sugar is a

big enemy when it comes to RA? Also any veggies or fruits you added or taken

away that makes you feel better or worse? I read somewhere it really has to do

with the type of blood the person has too(a, b, o etc). thanks for the support

sunny

(a concern wife)

[Guest guest]

Oh, no!! I am so sorry to hear about your fall and that you broke your

ankle, Barbara. I'm glad that you aren't in any pain though.

Heal well,

Not an MD

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 3:05 PM, Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> wrote:

> Hi .

>

> I am so happy that you are feeling much better, and are able to walk

comfortably.  You so deserve a break from all you have been through.  I am sure

you are enjoying your new home, and now enjoying better health.

>

> I still think about meeting you in Sarasota, but I had a bad fall last week,

and I am wearing a full leg cast as I broke my right ankle.  I have been to the

orthopedic dr. twice now, x-rays etc.  I am not in any pain, just hobbeling

around the house.  I thought I was through with falling and breaking my bones.

>

> I am just thrilled that you can walk so much easily, and for a long time.  I

am glad you tried that diet and it is working so well for you.  You are a new

woman now!!!!!!  I know you are also enjoying the better quality of your life. 

God is good to you.

>

> Wishing you continued success and feeling better and better each day.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

Thanks , and I swear it is always something with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am

grateful to be pain free from my RA and pain free in my broken ankle.

 

I hope you are feeling good also.

 

Nice to hear from you.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

> Hi .

>

> I am so happy that you are feeling much better, and are able to walk

comfortably.  You so deserve a break from all you have been through.  I am

sure you are enjoying your new home, and now enjoying better health.

>

> I still think about meeting you in Sarasota, but I had a bad fall last week,

and I am wearing a full leg cast as I broke my right ankle.  I have been to the

orthopedic dr. twice now, x-rays etc.  I am not in any pain, just hobbeling

around the house.  I thought I was through with falling and breaking my bones.

>

> I am just thrilled that you can walk so much easily, and for a long time.  I

am glad you tried that diet and it is working so well for you.  You are a new

woman now!!!!!!  I know you are also enjoying the better quality of your

life.  God is good to you.

>

> Wishing you continued success and feeling better and better each day.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

Oh Barbara....So sorry. Pleased that you are not in excessive pain but casts are

so uncomfortable. Bathing is a bummer and I know you like to swim.

Did you receive the email I sent via facebook? Check your messages.

 

Speedy healing prayers sent your way.

 

Raniolo

From: sunnys <ssunny1812@...>

Subject: [ ] diet

Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 5:05 PM

 

hi guys happy valentine's day to all!! so a question...did anyone change their

food diet and notice a change in your RA? I have heard and read that sugar is a

big enemy when it comes to RA? Also any veggies or fruits you added or taken

away that makes you feel better or worse? I read somewhere it really has to do

with the type of blood the person has too(a, b, o etc). thanks for the support

sunny

(a concern wife)

[Guest guest]

Hi Sunny

When I first got rheumatoid 30 years ago a naturopath advised me to

stop eating acid foods and it made a big difference. I felt much

better in myself with a lot more energy and the pain was controllable

with tylenol and sometimes adding codeine. I'm not as strict with

diet as I was back then but still avoid the things I know affect me.

It is generally agreed by many immune disorder sufferers who I know

that alcohol, coffee, red meat, sugar and oranges are among the worst

acid foods for us. I also find that gluten (in wheat, barley, oats

and rye) is a big no no for me. Inflammation in the body has a lot to

do with the way we digest or don't digest foods in the bowel. It's

worth looking up alkaline diet on the internet and choosing those

foods. It will make a big difference but will probably take a month

or so to notice the change.

Ros

[Guest guest]

Thanks .

 

Yes bathing is a issue, and I miss my swimming.  My pool is all set and ready

for me to dive in.  That will be minus the cast in 8 weeks. 

Ugh................

 

I will check my Facebook.  I rarely go on it. 

 

i am so happy that you are feeling so good .

 

Thanks for your prayers for me.  I can use all I can get!!!!!!

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

[Guest guest]

Ros

thanks for the info. i did find some good info on the net about it. It seems

like gluten free is the way to go. I think it sounds healthier for everyone in

general. I just need to find some tasty recipes. Also there are some restaurants

that have a gluten free menu so that helps a ton.

thanks for the info

sunny

>

> Hi Sunny

>

> When I first got rheumatoid 30 years ago a naturopath advised me to

> stop eating acid foods and it made a big difference. I felt much

> better in myself with a lot more energy and the pain was controllable

> with tylenol and sometimes adding codeine. I'm not as strict with

> diet as I was back then but still avoid the things I know affect me.

> It is generally agreed by many immune disorder sufferers who I know

> that alcohol, coffee, red meat, sugar and oranges are among the worst

> acid foods for us. I also find that gluten (in wheat, barley, oats

> and rye) is a big no no for me. Inflammation in the body has a lot to

> do with the way we digest or don't digest foods in the bowel. It's

> worth looking up alkaline diet on the internet and choosing those

> foods. It will make a big difference but will probably take a month

> or so to notice the change.

>

> Ros

>

[Guest guest]

May I suggest   google  gluten free restaurants and products with your zip

code.

In Sarasota I found gf bakeries, restaurants and nuerous markets for food. Wal

Mart now has a gluten free section and are expanding it.

Also google  gf recipes.  Use chic pea flour instead of white for thickening

gravies etc....

Good luck. If it is good for your body you will know shortly.

Good luck.

Raniolo

From: sunnys <ssunny1812@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: diet

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 3:09 PM

 

Ros

thanks for the info. i did find some good info on the net about it. It seems

like gluten free is the way to go. I think it sounds healthier for everyone in

general. I just need to find some tasty recipes. Also there are some restaurants

that have a gluten free menu so that helps a ton.

thanks for the info

sunny

>

> Hi Sunny

>

> When I first got rheumatoid 30 years ago a naturopath advised me to

> stop eating acid foods and it made a big difference. I felt much

> better in myself with a lot more energy and the pain was controllable

> with tylenol and sometimes adding codeine. I'm not as strict with

> diet as I was back then but still avoid the things I know affect me.

> It is generally agreed by many immune disorder sufferers who I know

> that alcohol, coffee, red meat, sugar and oranges are among the worst

> acid foods for us. I also find that gluten (in wheat, barley, oats

> and rye) is a big no no for me. Inflammation in the body has a lot to

> do with the way we digest or don't digest foods in the bowel. It's

> worth looking up alkaline diet on the internet and choosing those

> foods. It will make a big difference but will probably take a month

> or so to notice the change.

>

> Ros

>

[Guest guest]

My son ate everything I gave him until @ the age of 2. I started attending graduate school and gave him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a few times in a row for lunch and dinner those first couple of days of school when I was going crazy trying to get him ready and me to school on time, plus do homework. After a couple of days of this, that was it. He mostly wanted peanut butter and jelly. I gave it to him on whole-grain bread and he'd still eat raw carrots and melon with it so it was okay, but it seemed like he got pickier about his food almost immediately. He'd eat cheese breadsticks, but they had to have ranch dipping sauce and he would NOT eat a cheese pizza (when a month before he'd eat the pizza with everything on it.) He would also eat chicken tenders, and probably 15 other things, but that was about it. Since he ate something out of every food

group, I wasn't too alarmed by it, but it did drive me a little crazy for awhile there. He eventually started to grow out of it and @ the age of 6, he wouldn't eat a peanut butter jelly sandwich if you paid him! He still won't! His variety of foods has grown, but he still usually won't do anything with a gravy/sauce/condiment or casserole. It has something to do with what it looks like. No mashed potatoes, nothing mushy.

Now that I think about it, that was about the same age I sat him down to try finger painting. I was so excited b/c I loved art so I thought this would be fun. I demonstrated for him how to do it but he wouldn't do it himself. I ended up basically forcing his finger into the paint b/c I thought once he saw the paint on the paper, he'd love it! I was Wrong! He screamed like I had put his hand in boiling water. It was like a painful cry. He was so distressed by that blue paint on his finger that I quickly wiped it off and we never tried it again. I felt horrible, but had no idea what I was dealing with.

And now that I tell that story, it also makes me remember that his speech had been on target for awhile but then it kind of stopped for about a year. It happened around that same time, too. Somewhere between 13 months-2 years of age, things changed.

From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...> Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 8:44:51 PMSubject: ( ) Diet

So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

That's interesting, . My son got picky at that age also. From: MacAllister <smacalli@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Diet Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 9:13 PM

My son ate everything I gave him until @ the age of 2. I started attending graduate school and gave him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a few times in a row for lunch and dinner those first couple of days of school when I was going crazy trying to get him ready and me to school on time, plus do homework. After a couple of days of this, that was it. He mostly wanted peanut butter and jelly. I gave it to him on whole-grain bread and he'd still eat raw carrots and melon with it so it was okay, but it seemed like he got pickier about his food almost immediately. He'd eat cheese breadsticks, but they had to have ranch dipping sauce and he would NOT eat a cheese pizza (when a month before he'd eat the pizza with everything on it.) He would also eat chicken tenders, and probably 15 other things, but that was about it. Since he ate something out of every food

group, I wasn't too alarmed by it, but it did drive me a little crazy for awhile there. He eventually started to grow out of it and @ the age of 6, he wouldn't eat a peanut butter jelly sandwich if you paid him! He still won't! His variety of foods has grown, but he still usually won't do anything with a gravy/sauce/condiment or casserole. It has something to do with what it looks like. No mashed potatoes, nothing mushy.

Now that I think about it, that was about the same age I sat him down to try finger painting. I was so excited b/c I loved art so I thought this would be fun. I demonstrated for him how to do it but he wouldn't do it himself. I ended up basically forcing his finger into the paint b/c I thought once he saw the paint on the paper, he'd love it! I was Wrong! He screamed like I had put his hand in boiling water. It was like a painful cry. He was so distressed by that blue paint on his finger that I quickly wiped it off and we never tried it again. I felt horrible, but had no idea what I was dealing with.

And now that I tell that story, it also makes me remember that his speech had been on target for awhile but then it kind of stopped for about a year. It happened around that same time, too. Somewhere between 13 months-2 years of age, things changed.

From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...> Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 8:44:51 PMSubject: ( ) Diet

So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

My son always had issues, like gagging on certain foods we tried to get him to eat when he was little. He can't even be at the table with other people eating certain foods like spaghetti without getting upset. So he is pretty limited. He did used to eat a few other foods, but he quit eating them. For example, he says doesn't like hot dogs or macaroni and cheese anymore. I can't explain it, but I don't force him to eat something that he doesn't like.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Suzanne

suzmarkwood@...

From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>Subject: ( ) Diet Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 6:44 PM

So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

I sure know that phenomenon! I've learned NOT to stock up unless it's

something my husband and/or I will eat.

Eleanor, San , CA

Aspie son Isaac, 10.5 years old

On 02/22/2011 06:40 , Catcelia wrote:

> My son goes through cycles. He'll absolutely love something then all of

> sudden never eat it again (of course this is after we stock up on it).

> He'll try something new so his diet is not just a few foods. And

> sometimes he'll stop eating a food for a while then go back to it a long

> time afterwards. He's fussy in that he likes everything plain but does

> eat a wide variety of foods. He likes all the ingredients of a sandwich

> but won't eat a sandwich so we give it to him in separate components.

> But then again he'll eat mixed veggies. Sometimes I just have to laugh

> at it all and just be happy that he's eating.

[Guest guest]

It is getting to the point that my will only eat Macaroni and cheese or sweet things. I of course won't let her, but there are times that I give in because I can't handle the fight......CarolynSent from my iPadOn Feb 22, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Suzanne Markwood <suzmarkwood@...> wrote:

My son always had issues, like gagging on certain foods we tried to get him to eat when he was little. He can't even be at the table with other people eating certain foods like spaghetti without getting upset. So he is pretty limited. He did used to eat a few other foods, but he quit eating them. For example, he says doesn't like hot dogs or macaroni and cheese anymore. I can't explain it, but I don't force him to eat something that he doesn't like.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Suzanne

suzmarkwood@...

From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>Subject: ( ) Diet Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 6:44 PM

So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

I don't know the right answer, it's hard. But I always felt like so many things are hard for my son, I didn't want to fight over food too. SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>Sender: Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:53 -0600 < >Reply Subject: Re: ( ) Diet It is getting to the point that my will only eat Macaroni and cheese or sweet things. I of course won't let her, but there are times that I give in because I can't handle the fight......CarolynSent from my iPadOn Feb 22, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Suzanne Markwood <suzmarkwood@...> wrote: My son always had issues, like gagging on certain foods we tried to get him to eat when he was little. He can't even be at the table with other people eating certain foods like spaghetti without getting upset. So he is pretty limited. He did used to eat a few other foods, but he quit eating them. For example, he says doesn't like hot dogs or macaroni and cheese anymore. I can't explain it, but I don't force him to eat something that he doesn't like. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Suzannesuzmarkwood@...From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>Subject: ( ) Diet Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 6:44 PM So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

My son is the same way..only eats a handful of foods. Other he gags and dry heaves too. At first, we thought he was just being dramatic, but we've since changed our minds on that one. He too used to love Mac and Cheese and then just one day gave it up. It was explained to me that since they have such narrowed focus on things this can also carry over to food. Once they've reached their limit, they move on and don't really look back. My son's narrowed focus is trains and has been for 5 years. His food-still loves PB & J. We had him eating sunflower butter and he loved it for like 1 year and then 1 day he told me he didn't like PB & J anymore. I panicked. That meant he'd only eat like 4 things now:) So I switched back to the

real peanut butter and that solved the problem. So I guess this is just something they do. Hope this makes sense...From: "suzmarkwood@..." <suzmarkwood@...> Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 12:00:48 PMSubject: Re: ( ) Diet

I don't know the right answer, it's hard. But I always felt like so many things are hard for my son, I didn't want to fight over food too. SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>

Sender:

Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:53 -0600 < >Reply

Subject: Re: ( ) Diet

It is getting to the point that my will only eat Macaroni and cheese or sweet things. I of course won't let her, but there are times that I give in because I can't handle the fight......CarolynSent from my iPadOn Feb 22, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Suzanne Markwood <suzmarkwood@...> wrote:

My son always had issues, like gagging on certain foods we tried to get him to eat when he was little. He can't even be at the table with other people eating certain foods like spaghetti without getting upset. So he is pretty limited. He did used to eat a few other foods, but he quit eating them. For example, he says doesn't like hot dogs or macaroni and cheese anymore. I can't explain it, but I don't force him to eat something that he doesn't like.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Suzanne

suzmarkwood@...

From: Carolyn <ccweisbard@...>Subject: ( ) Diet Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 6:44 PM

So I have a question for those who struggle to get their kids to eat.... My 4yr old who is ASD (I would personally narrow it to AS) has always eaten everything we gave her in the past.... She would eat raw veggies or anything practically!! Lately though, she has been refusing to eat old favorites, like BBQ chicken and meatloaf. Have any of you experienced this before?? Or has your child always had issues?? I am just curious what I have to look forward to......CarolynSent from my iPad

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, I'm reading with much interest about the eating patterns/habits of your children, My Son who is 9yrs old and recently diagnosed with aspergers has eating problems too, when he was 1-2 yrs old he was OK it semmed, he would eat almost anything, then things changed, he would not and still won't eat anything with sauce/gravy on it, all his food has to be dry- dry pasta, crackers, ricecakes. cereal with no milk. if he felt meat he used to gag and say 'I can't like that'!, he could eat chicken nuggets or fish fingers though. He eats any fruit or veg which has probably kept him alive! he has to have broccolli with everything, hes always had a thing for green things, as a tot he would only play with green toys! Is the eating problem a part of aspergers or is it something else, I see

the peadiatritan in 2 weeks, so any answers you guys can give me will be very much appreciated. I also don't know what a GFCF diet is. I am in the UK and have never heard of this- what is it? Thanks- x

[Guest guest]

Your son's eating preferences might be sensory related. Has he been evaluated by

an occupational therapist for sensory issues? My son who is 3 1/2 has similar

preferences to yours (except that he will eat meat). He also refuses to eat

anything wet, mixed up, or combination foods like sandwiches. My son also likes

to stuff his mouth full when eating pasta, and loves spicy foods so much that he

will eat spicy mustard by the spoonful. We don't worry too much about his food

quirks, because there is something from every food group that he will eat and

overall his diet seems pretty well rounded.

I read a book written by a nutritionist once (called " Feeding with Love and Good

Sense " by Ellyn Satter) that gave the following advice: It is up to the parent

to decide what foods to serve and when, and up to the child to decide if and how

much to eat (her point was to avoid getting into power struggles over food). We

try to follow this, while also serving some things at every meal that we know

our son will like - but without making him a completely different dinner. The

author said it is important not to offer a second option (like chicken nuggets)

if the child refuses to eat the original dinner which was served, because then

it becomes a control thing. She also says not to try to force a child to clean

their plate. We do, however, fall into the age old routine of saying " five more

bites of broccoli before you can have a cookie " .

Welcome to the group and good luck!

Bridget

>

> Hi everyone, I'm reading with much interest about the eating patterns/habits

of

> your children, My Son who is 9yrs old and recently diagnosed with aspergers

has

> eating problems too, when he was 1-2 yrs old he was OK it semmed, he would eat

> almost anything, then things changed, he would not and still won't eat

anything

> with sauce/gravy on it, all his food has to be dry- dry pasta, crackers,

> ricecakes. cereal with no milk. if he felt meat he used to gag and say 'I

can't

> like that'!, he could eat chicken nuggets or fish fingers though. He eats any

> fruit or veg which has probably kept him alive! he has to have broccolli with

> everything, hes always had a thing for green things, as a tot he would only

play

> with green toys! Is the eating problem a part of aspergers or is it something

> else, I see the peadiatritan in 2 weeks, so any answers you guys can give me

> will be very much appreciated. I also don't know what a GFCF diet is. I am in

> the UK and have never heard of this- what is it? Thanks- x

>

[Guest guest]

Hi - my 10 yr old son has aspergers and he has been a very picky eater

since stopping baby food. He never seemed to want what we were eating, like the

experts say toddlers will do. Eating problems (and sleeping problems, and

pooping problems) are very common in Aspies. I think it is probably a sensory

processing issue. A lot of the time it is the smell or texture that they take

issues with. For some reason my son isn't picky when it comes to " junk " foods.

He'll eat most crackers, chips, cookies, fries, hot dogs, burgers, chicken

nuggets, etc. He absolutely won't touch any vegetables, but will eat a few

fruits. The fact that your son eats veggies, especially broccoli is a godsend.

My son will try meats. He eats spaghetti every single day (luckily I can get

creative with the sauces). Occasionally he'll try something new, but that

doesn't mean that he will ever eat it again.

A GFCF diet is glucose free casein free, but I don't know much on that subject.

There are many people who believe that keeping glucose and casein out of our

kids diets will make their symptoms go away or at least show improvement.

Good luck when you meet with the pediatrician. Find out if there is a local

doctor that has some experience and expertise in this area, that can make all

the difference.

Beth

>

> Hi everyone, I'm reading with much interest about the eating patterns/habits

of

> your children, My Son who is 9yrs old and recently diagnosed with aspergers

has

> eating problems too, when he was 1-2 yrs old he was OK it semmed, he would eat

> almost anything, then things changed, he would not and still won't eat

anything

> with sauce/gravy on it, all his food has to be dry- dry pasta, crackers,

> ricecakes. cereal with no milk. if he felt meat he used to gag and say 'I

can't

> like that'!, he could eat chicken nuggets or fish fingers though. He eats any

> fruit or veg which has probably kept him alive! he has to have broccolli with

> everything, hes always had a thing for green things, as a tot he would only

play

> with green toys! Is the eating problem a part of aspergers or is it something

> else, I see the peadiatritan in 2 weeks, so any answers you guys can give me

> will be very much appreciated. I also don't know what a GFCF diet is. I am in

> the UK and have never heard of this- what is it? Thanks- x

>

[Guest guest]

GFCF is gluten free not glucose free and casein free, sorry but I had to clarify it.good luck to everybody, From: "weebjohnson@..." <weebjohnson@...> Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 10:20:49 AMSubject: ( ) Re: diet

Hi - my 10 yr old son has aspergers and he has been a very picky eater since stopping baby food. He never seemed to want what we were eating, like the experts say toddlers will do. Eating problems (and sleeping problems, and pooping problems) are very common in Aspies. I think it is probably a sensory processing issue. A lot of the time it is the smell or texture that they take issues with. For some reason my son isn't picky when it comes to "junk" foods. He'll eat most crackers, chips, cookies, fries, hot dogs, burgers, chicken nuggets, etc. He absolutely won't touch any vegetables, but will eat a few fruits. The fact that your son eats veggies, especially broccoli is a godsend. My son will try meats. He eats spaghetti every single day (luckily I can get creative with the sauces). Occasionally he'll try something new, but that doesn't mean that he will ever eat it again.

A GFCF diet is glucose free casein free, but I don't know much on that subject. There are many people who believe that keeping glucose and casein out of our kids diets will make their symptoms go away or at least show improvement.

Good luck when you meet with the pediatrician. Find out if there is a local doctor that has some experience and expertise in this area, that can make all the difference.

Beth

>

> Hi everyone, I'm reading with much interest about the eating patterns/habits of

> your children, My Son who is 9yrs old and recently diagnosed with aspergers has

> eating problems too, when he was 1-2 yrs old he was OK it semmed, he would eat

> almost anything, then things changed, he would not and still won't eat anything

> with sauce/gravy on it, all his food has to be dry- dry pasta, crackers,

> ricecakes. cereal with no milk. if he felt meat he used to gag and say 'I can't

> like that'!, he could eat chicken nuggets or fish fingers though. He eats any

> fruit or veg which has probably kept him alive! he has to have broccolli with

> everything, hes always had a thing for green things, as a tot he would only play

> with green toys! Is the eating problem a part of aspergers or is it something

> else, I see the peadiatritan in 2 weeks, so any answers you guys can give me

> will be very much appreciated. I also don't know what a GFCF diet is. I am in

> the UK and have never heard of this- what is it? Thanks- x

>

[Guest guest]

ty so much

From: chris Dunn <christineshello@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: diet Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 12:07 PM

GFCF is gluten free not glucose free and casein free, sorry but I had to clarify it.

good luck to everybody,

From: "weebjohnson@..." <weebjohnson@...> Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 10:20:49 AMSubject: ( ) Re: diet

Hi - my 10 yr old son has aspergers and he has been a very picky eater since stopping baby food. He never seemed to want what we were eating, like the experts say toddlers will do. Eating problems (and sleeping problems, and pooping problems) are very common in Aspies. I think it is probably a sensory processing issue. A lot of the time it is the smell or texture that they take issues with. For some reason my son isn't picky when it comes to "junk" foods. He'll eat most crackers, chips, cookies, fries, hot dogs, burgers, chicken nuggets, etc. He absolutely won't touch any vegetables, but will eat a few fruits. The fact that your son eats veggies, especially broccoli is a godsend. My son will try meats. He eats spaghetti every single day (luckily I can get creative with the sauces). Occasionally he'll try something new, but that doesn't mean that he will ever eat it again.A GFCF diet is glucose free casein free, but I don't know much

on that subject. There are many people who believe that keeping glucose and casein out of our kids diets will make their symptoms go away or at least show improvement.Good luck when you meet with the pediatrician. Find out if there is a local doctor that has some experience and expertise in this area, that can make all the difference.Beth>> Hi everyone, I'm reading with much interest about the eating patterns/habits of > your children, My Son who is 9yrs old and recently diagnosed with aspergers has > eating problems too, when he was 1-2 yrs old he was OK it semmed, he would eat > almost anything, then things changed, he would not

and still won't eat anything > with sauce/gravy on it, all his food has to be dry- dry pasta, crackers, > ricecakes. cereal with no milk. if he felt meat he used to gag and say 'I can't > like that'!, he could eat chicken nuggets or fish fingers though. He eats any > fruit or veg which has probably kept him alive! he has to have broccolli with > everything, hes always had a thing for green things, as a tot he would only play > with green toys! Is the eating problem a part of aspergers or is it something > else, I see the peadiatritan in 2 weeks, so any answers you guys can give me > will be very much appreciated. I also don't know what a GFCF diet is. I am in > the UK and have never heard of this- what is it? Thanks- x>

[Guest guest]

I find diet is a huge part of wellness whether you have RA or anything else.

And it's a journey that keeps changing. What the body wants/needs/likes one

week it doesn't a month later. Some of us become sensitive to anything we

eat on a regular basis so there is a need to rotate foods. You may have to

restrict your diet severely right now but once you heal your gut and all the

other systems in the body that have been heavily stressed with the everyday

toxins most people are exposed to, you may be able to enjoy more variety and

a more normal like life. I have been totally dairy free since '75 and since

'86 have had to regularly change my diet because I develop sensitivities to

what I eat. I just learned last week the pain in my lower right hip is from

gluten so now I'm really trying to do gluten free. It's such a learning

journey! I've also learned that just because a food is declared to be

healthy doesn't mean it will work for me. I'm waiting for the experts to

finally figure that out. No one diet works for everyone, no one food is

best for everyone, etc. It is far easier these days then it was in '86 to

find dairy free, gluten free, egg free, etc. Back then it was a real

struggle so we are making progress. When I'd get the list of 50 foods I had

to avoid at first I found I focused on what I couldn't have. Then I made a

mental switch to what I still could have and that really helped. I was led

to new foods I'd not tried, a different way to cook, etc. Hang in there and

try to find the fun and the adventure in your journey! El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Kinga

Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 5:26 PM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Diet

Hello all,

I was curious how many of you find your recovery is(was) dependent on

dietary restrictions. I have been to a naturopath who put me on a " eubiotic "

diet, which means no sugar , no grains other than rice and quinoa or rye, no

yeast (sourdough is OK), above ground veggies only and no fruit (due to

sugar).

Dr. Mercola also emphasises cutting out sugar in his regimen to RA patients.

Although I am beginning to understand I will never be able to eat like i did

before, I am wondering how restricted the diet needs to be on AP?

Kinga

[Guest guest]

Great advice, El! Each of us is different. And once your body is healed, I have

found " moderation " works with most foods. It is by trial and error.

Bob's Red Mill makes some great bread machine and baking mixes...all gluten

free. I made pancakes yesterday. Really nice to have bread back in my diet. Yum.

Also check the frozen food section for premade pancakes, pizza, bread...all

gluten free.

Attitude is worth a lot. I like the advice of making it a journey. Make the best

of it. Amy

>

> I find diet is a huge part of wellness whether you have RA or anything else.

> And it's a journey that keeps changing. What the body wants/needs/likes one

> week it doesn't a month later. Some of us become sensitive to anything we

> eat on a regular basis so there is a need to rotate foods. You may have to

> restrict your diet severely right now but once you heal your gut and all the

> other systems in the body that have been heavily stressed with the everyday

> toxins most people are exposed to, you may be able to enjoy more variety and

> a more normal like life. I have been totally dairy free since '75 and since

> '86 have had to regularly change my diet because I develop sensitivities to

> what I eat. I just learned last week the pain in my lower right hip is from

> gluten so now I'm really trying to do gluten free. It's such a learning

> journey! I've also learned that just because a food is declared to be

> healthy doesn't mean it will work for me. I'm waiting for the experts to

> finally figure that out. No one diet works for everyone, no one food is

> best for everyone, etc. It is far easier these days then it was in '86 to

> find dairy free, gluten free, egg free, etc. Back then it was a real

> struggle so we are making progress. When I'd get the list of 50 foods I had

> to avoid at first I found I focused on what I couldn't have. Then I made a

> mental switch to what I still could have and that really helped. I was led

> to new foods I'd not tried, a different way to cook, etc. Hang in there and

> try to find the fun and the adventure in your journey! El

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks. If I didn't put a positive spin on my life I'd be in sad shape!

BTW, I just tried some Udi's cinnamon raison gluten free bread (on sale of

course) and I like it. I also bought their Double Chocolate muffins and

it's all I can do not to eat all four at one setting. Before going gluten

free I used sprouted grain/flourless products and liked them too.

Ezekiel's products were good but I preferred the Alvarado low carb flax seed

bread. It was softer so I could make sandwiches --- something I could not

do with the crumbly Ezekiel's bread. I just bought some of Bob's Red Mill

ground flax seeds which I plan to try this a.m. when I have my protein

shake. When I run out of my gluten free pancake mix I'll see if I can try

some of Bob's.

It's a quite a relief to find out that the aches and pains I wake up to are

not necessarily from the RA et al flaring but indeed from consuming

something my body doesn't like! It gives me a whole new perspective (and

control) as well as an opportunity to explore more 'forks in the road'!

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Amy

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:40 AM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Re: Diet

Great advice, El! Each of us is different. And once your body is healed, I

have found " moderation " works with most foods. It is by trial and error.

Bob's Red Mill makes some great bread machine and baking mixes...all gluten

free. I made pancakes yesterday. Really nice to have bread back in my diet.

Yum. Also check the frozen food section for premade pancakes, pizza,

bread...all gluten free.

Attitude is worth a lot. I like the advice of making it a journey. Make the

best of it. Amy

>

> I find diet is a huge part of wellness whether you have RA or anything

else.

> And it's a journey that keeps changing. What the body wants/needs/likes

one

> week it doesn't a month later. Some of us become sensitive to anything we

> eat on a regular basis so there is a need to rotate foods. You may have to

> restrict your diet severely right now but once you heal your gut and all

the

> other systems in the body that have been heavily stressed with the

everyday

> toxins most people are exposed to, you may be able to enjoy more variety

and

> a more normal like life. I have been totally dairy free since '75 and

since

> '86 have had to regularly change my diet because I develop sensitivities

to

> what I eat. I just learned last week the pain in my lower right hip is

from

> gluten so now I'm really trying to do gluten free. It's such a learning

> journey! I've also learned that just because a food is declared to be

> healthy doesn't mean it will work for me. I'm waiting for the experts to

> finally figure that out. No one diet works for everyone, no one food is

> best for everyone, etc. It is far easier these days then it was in '86 to

> find dairy free, gluten free, egg free, etc. Back then it was a real

> struggle so we are making progress. When I'd get the list of 50 foods I

had

> to avoid at first I found I focused on what I couldn't have. Then I made a

> mental switch to what I still could have and that really helped. I was led

> to new foods I'd not tried, a different way to cook, etc. Hang in there

and

> try to find the fun and the adventure in your journey! El

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know what you mean about Udi's it is nice to enjoy the chocolate muffin. I

also like the blueberry and lemon-streussel muffin, There is also a Rudi's bread

but not all of theirs is gluten-free. I signed up to a gluten-free menu for

every day and there are some real good recipes. I try to cook gluten-free 99% of

the time.

Eva

From: ehgooding <ehgooding@...>

Subject: RE: rheumatic Re: Diet

rheumatic

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 10:33 AM

 

Thanks. If I didn't put a positive spin on my life I'd be in sad shape!

BTW, I just tried some Udi's cinnamon raison gluten free bread (on sale of

course) and I like it. I also bought their Double Chocolate muffins and

it's all I can do not to eat all four at one setting. Before going gluten

free I used sprouted grain/flourless products and liked them too.

Ezekiel's products were good but I preferred the Alvarado low carb flax seed

bread. It was softer so I could make sandwiches --- something I could not

do with the crumbly Ezekiel's bread. I just bought some of Bob's Red Mill

ground flax seeds which I plan to try this a.m. when I have my protein

shake. When I run out of my gluten free pancake mix I'll see if I can try

some of Bob's.

It's a quite a relief to find out that the aches and pains I wake up to are

not necessarily from the RA et al flaring but indeed from consuming

something my body doesn't like! It gives me a whole new perspective (and

control) as well as an opportunity to explore more 'forks in the road'!

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Amy

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:40 AM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Re: Diet

Great advice, El! Each of us is different. And once your body is healed, I

have found " moderation " works with most foods. It is by trial and error.

Bob's Red Mill makes some great bread machine and baking mixes...all gluten

free. I made pancakes yesterday. Really nice to have bread back in my diet.

Yum. Also check the frozen food section for premade pancakes, pizza,

bread...all gluten free.

Attitude is worth a lot. I like the advice of making it a journey. Make the

best of it. Amy

>

> I find diet is a huge part of wellness whether you have RA or anything

else.

> And it's a journey that keeps changing. What the body wants/needs/likes

one

> week it doesn't a month later. Some of us become sensitive to anything we

> eat on a regular basis so there is a need to rotate foods. You may have to

> restrict your diet severely right now but once you heal your gut and all

the

> other systems in the body that have been heavily stressed with the

everyday

> toxins most people are exposed to, you may be able to enjoy more variety

and

> a more normal like life. I have been totally dairy free since '75 and

since

> '86 have had to regularly change my diet because I develop sensitivities

to

> what I eat. I just learned last week the pain in my lower right hip is

from

> gluten so now I'm really trying to do gluten free. It's such a learning

> journey! I've also learned that just because a food is declared to be

> healthy doesn't mean it will work for me. I'm waiting for the experts to

> finally figure that out. No one diet works for everyone, no one food is

> best for everyone, etc. It is far easier these days then it was in '86 to

> find dairy free, gluten free, egg free, etc. Back then it was a real

> struggle so we are making progress. When I'd get the list of 50 foods I

had

> to avoid at first I found I focused on what I couldn't have. Then I made a

> mental switch to what I still could have and that really helped. I was led

> to new foods I'd not tried, a different way to cook, etc. Hang in there

and

> try to find the fun and the adventure in your journey! El

>

>

>