Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi; I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi Joe:I am always been on a low sodium diet, little to no salt also protein is a must, your body needs it. I am on the transplant list and University of WA med center and the nutritionist told me that I need protein its important. Hi; I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 > > > > Hi; > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and eggs. There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if they don't have these supplements! from the bottom of the world in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 > > > > Hi; > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and eggs. There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if they don't have these supplements! from the bottom of the world in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 > > > > Hi; > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and eggs. There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if they don't have these supplements! from the bottom of the world in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Joe, I am on both. I do cheat. But I never add salt to any food. It's the fatty meats--beef, pork that I'm supposed to stay away from. I don't eat much meat, but sometimes I gotta have a med-rare steak, a bit of salt free seasoning and pepper--I don't always resist. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Diet > Hi; > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > Thanks, > > Joe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Joe, I am on both. I do cheat. But I never add salt to any food. It's the fatty meats--beef, pork that I'm supposed to stay away from. I don't eat much meat, but sometimes I gotta have a med-rare steak, a bit of salt free seasoning and pepper--I don't always resist. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Diet > Hi; > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > Thanks, > > Joe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Joe, I am on both. I do cheat. But I never add salt to any food. It's the fatty meats--beef, pork that I'm supposed to stay away from. I don't eat much meat, but sometimes I gotta have a med-rare steak, a bit of salt free seasoning and pepper--I don't always resist. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Diet > Hi; > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > Thanks, > > Joe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Arman, the sodium increases the retention of fluid. I have edema (swelling in the legs) and ascities (water in the abdomen). Mine does respond to diuretics (spironolactone) right now, but salt makes it harder for the diuretics to work. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Re: Re: PSC Diet > why is sodium bad? > >  > arman_shirin@... > > > > Re: PSC Diet > > > > > > > > > > Hi; > > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as > Low-Sodium > > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Joe > > We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that > foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a > balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we > eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In > 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in > people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had > goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include > seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and > eggs. > There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly > susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low > levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. > Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of > selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' > > It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as > supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if > they don't have these supplements! > > from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Arman, the sodium increases the retention of fluid. I have edema (swelling in the legs) and ascities (water in the abdomen). Mine does respond to diuretics (spironolactone) right now, but salt makes it harder for the diuretics to work. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Re: Re: PSC Diet > why is sodium bad? > >  > arman_shirin@... > > > > Re: PSC Diet > > > > > > > > > > Hi; > > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as > Low-Sodium > > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Joe > > We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that > foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a > balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we > eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In > 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in > people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had > goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include > seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and > eggs. > There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly > susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low > levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. > Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of > selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' > > It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as > supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if > they don't have these supplements! > > from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Arman, the sodium increases the retention of fluid. I have edema (swelling in the legs) and ascities (water in the abdomen). Mine does respond to diuretics (spironolactone) right now, but salt makes it harder for the diuretics to work. take care, Cheryl ID PSC Re: Re: PSC Diet > why is sodium bad? > >  > arman_shirin@... > > > > Re: PSC Diet > > > > > > > > > > Hi; > > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as > Low-Sodium > > > or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Joe > > We don't have much salt in our diet, but there is a problem in that > foods grown in New Zealand soils are low in iodine and even with a > balanced diet, it is difficult to get enough iodine from the food we > eat. In the late 1800s and early 1900s goitre was very common. In > 1924, iodine was added to table salt to increase the iodine in > people's diets. My great grandmother and grandmother both had > goitres. We try to eat foods that are rich in iodine which include > seafood (fish, shellfish and seaweed), milk and milk products, and > eggs. > There is also - I have read 'Here in New Zealand we are particularly > susceptible to selenium deficiency as selenium is present only at low > levels in our soil and thus levels are low in much of our food. > Because selenium preserves tissue elasticity, a deficiency of > selenium may lead to premature aging, or liver damage' > > It does pay to be a meat eater as iodine and selenium are added as > supplements to farmed animals...they suffer from ill thrift too if > they don't have these supplements! > > from the bottom of the world in New Zealand > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 hi joe. my husband's dr. dr. kris kowdely (an expert in psc) said to eat protein. > > Joe, > I am on both. I do cheat. But I never add salt to any food. It's the fatty meats--beef, pork that I'm supposed to stay away from. I don't eat much meat, but sometimes I gotta have a med-rare steak, a bit of salt free seasoning and pepper--I don't always resist. take care, Cheryl ID > PSC Diet > > > Hi; > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 hi joe. my husband's dr. dr. kris kowdely (an expert in psc) said to eat protein. > > Joe, > I am on both. I do cheat. But I never add salt to any food. It's the fatty meats--beef, pork that I'm supposed to stay away from. I don't eat much meat, but sometimes I gotta have a med-rare steak, a bit of salt free seasoning and pepper--I don't always resist. take care, Cheryl ID > PSC Diet > > > Hi; > > I would like to know if anyone is on a special PSC diet such as Low-Sodium or Low-Protein. Please advise. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Joe > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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