Re: digestibility of cauliflower

[Guest guest]

>We are really only in stage 2, per pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter or flour yet. What do y'all think? Cauliflower is stage 3.

Diane

13yd w/Crohn's

SCD 1-1/2 yrs

[Guest guest]

What do y'all think?Cauliflower SEEMS more digestible than broc to me, especially if pureed into 'potatoes,' but that is solely my gut feeling (no pun intended). I think the only way to know for sure is to try it when they're pretty stable, so any changes can be attributed to cauliflower. Listen to your gut feeling too though, because mine have been proven right a few times so far! I can't tolerate nut butter either, apparently, so let me know if cauliflower works for you!! =) Pour Dieu, pour terre,Alyssa 15UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)No meds except for the stupid iron pill I have to take that is SO illegal

[Guest guest]

I tolerated cauliflower early on in the diet, but 20 months later, I still don't

tolerate broccoli. Everyone's body is different. Give it a try.

I haven't tried celeriac yet, but hope to soon. From what others say, it's a

great replacement for potatoes in a lot of ways... mashed, cut into thick sticks

for " fries " , chunked in with a roast.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 20 months

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

I can NOT handle cauliflower in any form but " cooked to death. " When it's

steamed a ton and is mushy, I can handle it fine and make it into " mashed

potatoes. " But I once made the mistake of undercooking it, which created a

great, somewhat grainy texture, but wreaked havoc on my digestive system. So

when you're ready, try it cooked to mush!

CD 12 years

SCD 2 years, 8 months

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

I can NOT handle cauliflower in any form but " cooked to death. " When it's

steamed a ton and is mushy, I can handle it fine and make it into " mashed

potatoes. " But I once made the mistake of undercooking it, which created a

great, somewhat grainy texture, but wreaked havoc on my digestive system. So

when you're ready, try it cooked to mush!

CD 12 years

SCD 2 years, 8 months

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

I can NOT handle cauliflower in any form but " cooked to death. " When it's

steamed a ton and is mushy, I can handle it fine and make it into " mashed

potatoes. " But I once made the mistake of undercooking it, which created a

great, somewhat grainy texture, but wreaked havoc on my digestive system. So

when you're ready, try it cooked to mush!

CD 12 years

SCD 2 years, 8 months

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Chrissy

I'm also at stage 2 and can't eat nut butters/flours either and have several

strictures and therefor don't do well with fibre. But I have eaten (very steamed

and often as mashed " potatoes " ) cauliflower for a long time without problems.

You have to try it :-)

Gitte from Denmark

Crohn's 30y

SCD 2½y

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

doc told me to try cauliflower -haven't gotten to yet but not broccoli - so I

guess in most people it's easier????

eileen 20 months scd

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

doc told me to try cauliflower -haven't gotten to yet but not broccoli - so I

guess in most people it's easier????

eileen 20 months scd

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

doc told me to try cauliflower -haven't gotten to yet but not broccoli - so I

guess in most people it's easier????

eileen 20 months scd

>

> Since cauliflower is cruciferous, like broccoli, would it present the same

digestion issues? I imagine so.... My sons LOVE broccoli but it gives them

terrible gas. I can't tell if it causes stomach aches too, but gas that noxious

can't be a good thing...at least not for the rest of us. Anyway, it would

be probable to have the same issue with cauliflower, right? Hoping no...my

husband would die for a potato replacement. We are really only in stage 2, per

pecanbread and not even fully there...the oldest boy can't tolerate nut butter

or flour yet. What do y'all think?

>

> chrissy

> 3 boys on SCD 4 months and doing well, very happy and healthier every day!

>

[Guest guest]

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?

[Guest guest]

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?

[Guest guest]

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, everybody. This is what I was hoping to hear. We eat a couple of things out of stage 3 with no issues as long as they are very well cooked and/or pureed. I would love to add cauliflower. Lack of variety is the roughest part of SCD right now for me. My kids are troopers though. I pulled the nut stuff and my oldest hasn't blinked an eye...sure sign it was bothering him! No nut muffins means I lost 3 more pounds (which I needed to do, unlike many of you ) so that is good.

We'll try it and I think cooking it to death and pureeing the first few times is great advice.

Thanks so much, this list is a source of sanity for me!

Chrissy

3 boys on SCD and thriving

7 y.o. with autism, had chronic D and C...no longer!! Progressing nicely at school and in all areas of his life, teetering on the edge of being off the spectrum...AMAZING.

3 y.o. NT, chronic D..no longer!! A much happier boy

15 month old, NT, bulky diapers with undigested food particles and foul smell...tremendously improved, developmental delays lessening everyday, catching up quickly to his peers...Yay. Dodged a bullet on that one, I think.

Subject: Re: Re: digestibility of cauliflowerTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:54 AM

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, everybody. This is what I was hoping to hear. We eat a couple of things out of stage 3 with no issues as long as they are very well cooked and/or pureed. I would love to add cauliflower. Lack of variety is the roughest part of SCD right now for me. My kids are troopers though. I pulled the nut stuff and my oldest hasn't blinked an eye...sure sign it was bothering him! No nut muffins means I lost 3 more pounds (which I needed to do, unlike many of you ) so that is good.

We'll try it and I think cooking it to death and pureeing the first few times is great advice.

Thanks so much, this list is a source of sanity for me!

Chrissy

3 boys on SCD and thriving

7 y.o. with autism, had chronic D and C...no longer!! Progressing nicely at school and in all areas of his life, teetering on the edge of being off the spectrum...AMAZING.

3 y.o. NT, chronic D..no longer!! A much happier boy

15 month old, NT, bulky diapers with undigested food particles and foul smell...tremendously improved, developmental delays lessening everyday, catching up quickly to his peers...Yay. Dodged a bullet on that one, I think.

Subject: Re: Re: digestibility of cauliflowerTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:54 AM

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, everybody. This is what I was hoping to hear. We eat a couple of things out of stage 3 with no issues as long as they are very well cooked and/or pureed. I would love to add cauliflower. Lack of variety is the roughest part of SCD right now for me. My kids are troopers though. I pulled the nut stuff and my oldest hasn't blinked an eye...sure sign it was bothering him! No nut muffins means I lost 3 more pounds (which I needed to do, unlike many of you ) so that is good.

We'll try it and I think cooking it to death and pureeing the first few times is great advice.

Thanks so much, this list is a source of sanity for me!

Chrissy

3 boys on SCD and thriving

7 y.o. with autism, had chronic D and C...no longer!! Progressing nicely at school and in all areas of his life, teetering on the edge of being off the spectrum...AMAZING.

3 y.o. NT, chronic D..no longer!! A much happier boy

15 month old, NT, bulky diapers with undigested food particles and foul smell...tremendously improved, developmental delays lessening everyday, catching up quickly to his peers...Yay. Dodged a bullet on that one, I think.

Subject: Re: Re: digestibility of cauliflowerTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:54 AM

An idea I just came up with and want to try... Make the mashed cauliflower mixture, then, scoop it on to parchment paper with an ice cream scooper and bake on high until it turns golden. "mock potato knishes" ?