Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 If I eat pork rinds too fast, they get stuck on the way down my esophagus. So do the peanut butter brownies from the scd recipe sight. I can't eat these things too fast. Also, DCCC moistened with yogurt is just too heavy for me.. Avocadoes are sometimes too heavy for me, too. Do others on this sight feel this way, too? Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that. I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would help here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 At 03:50 PM 1/22/2010, you wrote: Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? Seaweed and/or blue green algae aren't scd legal. If you continue to consume them, you will be feeding the bad bacteria you are trying to starve out. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 You guys know that seaweed is illegal, pork rinds and peanut butter are pretty advanced and one of the main reasons people go left instead of right on the diet (think it's not working and ?). Just FYI. Debbie 40 cd > Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really > did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally > Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the > disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might > go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that. > > I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about > soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm > thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would > help here, too. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi, Debbie. Yes, I know seaweed is illegal. I'm trying to think this through. I didn't realize that pork rinds and peanut butter being advanced could be why I get the feeling like the food gets stuck on the way down. I thought advanced foods might be producing some other symptoms that would be the reason as to why they're advanced. I might go back to the intro diet soon, but I still think I need some iodine. Thanks. To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:55:15 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... You guys know that seaweed is illegal, pork rinds and peanut butterare pretty advanced and one of the main reasons people go left insteadof right on the diet (think it's not working and ?).Just FYI.Debbie 40 cd> Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Iodine--have you tried Redmond's Sea Salt? I think it's the one with all the minerals and good stuff. What type of salt do you use? The pork rinds are used but more to make things crunchy. They are legal but have been known to cause problems for some people. They dissolve fast so maybe that's why they get stuck in your throat--more water with them? They just kill me now so I don't eat them. PB has been archived as a major problem for various reasons. One is that a lot of people eat that instead of other legal foods. For others, nut butters are just too hard for a long time. I've seen lots of posts on it but I don't remember. I can eat small amounts of pecan butter but not a lot. Have you tried mashed avocado with salt and lime juice? You mentioned that is too heavy for you, I think. Maybe whipping it would work. Maybe it's just too rich. The DCCC isn't required, just good for lots of things. I ate tons of it from the beginning once I found it locally. Not so much anymore. Dripped yogurt works almost as well. Good luck and I hope you can wiki something to replace the seaweed. Debbie 40 cd > At 03:50 PM 1/22/2010, you wrote: >>Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back >>into my diet. I really did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? > > Seaweed and/or blue green algae aren't scd > legal. If you continue to consume them, you will > be feeding the bad bacteria you are trying to starve out. > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Laurie,I am assuming that the reason you need the iodine is for your thyroid. I had an endocrinologist tell me to make sure to eat more iodized salt and take selenium (which helps with the conversion of T4 into T3--what your cells actually use). I don't know if you have another reason for avoiding salt, but unless it causes a medical complication, you might consider it. If it is fluid retention, I found the following on a natural medicine site (of course edit as per SCD and your particular progress):Diuretic Foods In a sensible culture, food is seen as medicine. Many foods are medicinally active and have an impact on the systems of the body. The following are ones that have a diuretic action: Watermelon and watermelon seedsCantaloupeTeaApple cider vinegarCelery seedAsparagusWater cressCranberryPotassium Rich Foods Potassium rich foods excrete water from the system. In this way all foods high in potassium act as diuretics. It should be noted that too much potassium in the system can have negative consequences leading to hyperkalemia, which causes severe muscle pain and cardiac arrhythmias. Included as part of a common sense diet though, potassium rich foods are a great way to shed some fluid retention. Some of the highest in potassium are: BananasBaked PotatoesYogurtChia seedsApricotsTomatoesCantaloupeStrawberriesPapayaAmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 2:27:53 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Hi, Debbie. Yes, I know seaweed is illegal. I'm trying to think this through. I didn't realize that pork rinds and peanut butter being advanced could be why I get the feeling like the food gets stuck on the way down. I thought advanced foods might be producing some other symptoms that would be the reason as to why they're advanced. I might go back to the intro diet soon, but I still think I need some iodine. Thanks. From: Debbie <texdebl (AT) gmail (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:55:15 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... You guys know that seaweed is illegal, pork rinds and peanut butterare pretty advanced and one of the main reasons people go left insteadof right on the diet (think it's not working and ?).Just FYI.Debbie 40 cd> Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks for all of the replies. Yes, I'm concerned about my thyroid being underactive. Interestingly, I did quit Redmond's and started using Celtic sea salt around the same time I started the SCD. I didn't know a little salt could make such a big difference.. After starting SCD, I was irregular with more C and D. After tweaking some things and going back on the Redmond's salt, I might make it without the seaweed, but I have some on standby just in case. I'm starting to have more normal BMs now and also having them in the mornings like I used and I think it's because of what I'm having in the mornings which is some homemade meat broth with a squeeze of lemon and lots of salt (now using Redmond's) and warm water. The result is that (I'm assuming here) lemon and warm water help with BMs (and maybe the iodine in the Redmond's salt, too?) and the broth coats my gut so I'm not getting the heartburn I was getting from drinking only lemon and warm water. As for peanut butter, it's mostly the peanut butter brownie recipe from the SCD site that bothers me, not just PB by itself as much, but yeaterday, I mixed PB with coconut oil, and it was noticeably lighter and more refreshing going down my esophagus than just PB by itself. Also, I'm now eating acorn squash mixed with butter and cinnamon everyday (I don't even need to add honey) which makes me feel full but doesn't bother me like some other foods would (like DCCC for instance). Lastly, if I'm feeling constipated, I've been drinking weak tea with honey and ginger. Honey and ginger keep me from getting heartburn from the tea. BTW, I don't have problems with fluid retention. I'm glad of that! Thanks again! :-) To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 3:52:34 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Laurie,I am assuming that the reason you need the iodine is for your thyroid. I had an endocrinologist tell me to make sure to eat more iodized salt and take selenium (which helps with the conversion of T4 into T3--what your cells actually use). I don't know if you have another reason for avoiding salt, but unless it causes a medical complication, you might consider it. If it is fluid retention, I found the following on a natural medicine site (of course edit as per SCD and your particular progress): Diuretic Foods In a sensible culture, food is seen as medicine. Many foods are medicinally active and have an impact on the systems of the body. The following are ones that have a diuretic action: Watermelon and watermelon seeds Cantaloupe Tea Apple cider vinegar Celery seed Asparagus Water cress Cranberry Potassium Rich Foods Potassium rich foods excrete water from the system. In this way all foods high in potassium act as diuretics. It should be noted that too much potassium in the system can have negative consequences leading to hyperkalemia, which causes severe muscle pain and cardiac arrhythmias. Included as part of a common sense diet though, potassium rich foods are a great way to shed some fluid retention. Some of the highest in potassium are: Bananas Baked Potatoes Yogurt Chia seeds Apricots Tomatoes Cantaloupe Strawberries PapayaAmelia From: Laurie G <scdhelps (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sat, January 23, 2010 2:27:53 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Hi, Debbie. Yes, I know seaweed is illegal. I'm trying to think this through. I didn't realize that pork rinds and peanut butter being advanced could be why I get the feeling like the food gets stuck on the way down. I thought advanced foods might be producing some other symptoms that would be the reason as to why they're advanced. I might go back to the intro diet soon, but I still think I need some iodine. Thanks. From: Debbie <texdebl (AT) gmail (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:55:15 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... You guys know that seaweed is illegal, pork rinds and peanut butterare pretty advanced and one of the main reasons people go left insteadof right on the diet (think it's not working and ?).Just FYI.Debbie 40 cd> Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Laurie,I can relate to the thyroid problem as I had 1/2 of mine removed. I learned a lot in the process. BTW, if you ever get it checked, the new TSH reference range is .3 - 3.04 in case you get to see your lab results. If your doctor/lab uses the older range (.5 - 5.0) I would inquire and then switch doctors if necessary. A diagnosis on lab results alone is completely inadequate. I would recommend finding a doctor who will assess with lab results as well as how you feel/symptoms. I found a really good site during my research that also included a sympathetic doctor list by state and even internationally (which helped b/c I was in the London area at the time!). It is www.thyroid.about.com for general info and http://thyroid.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya & zTi=1 & sdn=thyroid & cdn=health & tm=10 & f=00 & tt=14 & bt=1 & bts=0 & zu=http%3A//www.thyroid-info.com/topdocs.htm for specific doctors.Glad to know that you are able to understand your body so well and that you are doing fine. AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 4:19:12 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Thanks for all of the replies. Yes, I'm concerned about my thyroid being underactive. Interestingly, I did quit Redmond's and started using Celtic sea salt around the same time I started the SCD. I didn't know a little salt could make such a big difference.. After starting SCD, I was irregular with more C and D. After tweaking some things and going back on the Redmond's salt, I might make it without the seaweed, but I have some on standby just in case. I'm starting to have more normal BMs now and also having them in the mornings like I used and I think it's because of what I'm having in the mornings which is some homemade meat broth with a squeeze of lemon and lots of salt (now using Redmond's) and warm water. The result is that (I'm assuming here) lemon and warm water help with BMs (and maybe the iodine in the Redmond's salt, too?) and the broth coats my gut so I'm not getting the heartburn I was getting from drinking only lemon and warm water. As for peanut butter, it's mostly the peanut butter brownie recipe from the SCD site that bothers me, not just PB by itself as much, but yeaterday, I mixed PB with coconut oil, and it was noticeably lighter and more refreshing going down my esophagus than just PB by itself. Also, I'm now eating acorn squash mixed with butter and cinnamon everyday (I don't even need to add honey) which makes me feel full but doesn't bother me like some other foods would (like DCCC for instance). Lastly, if I'm feeling constipated, I've been drinking weak tea with honey and ginger. Honey and ginger keep me from getting heartburn from the tea. BTW, I don't have problems with fluid retention. I'm glad of that! Thanks again! :-) From: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sat, January 23, 2010 3:52:34 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Laurie,I am assuming that the reason you need the iodine is for your thyroid. I had an endocrinologist tell me to make sure to eat more iodized salt and take selenium (which helps with the conversion of T4 into T3--what your cells actually use). I don't know if you have another reason for avoiding salt, but unless it causes a medical complication, you might consider it. If it is fluid retention, I found the following on a natural medicine site (of course edit as per SCD and your particular progress): Diuretic Foods In a sensible culture, food is seen as medicine. Many foods are medicinally active and have an impact on the systems of the body. The following are ones that have a diuretic action: Watermelon and watermelon seeds Cantaloupe Tea Apple cider vinegar Celery seed Asparagus Water cress Cranberry Potassium Rich Foods Potassium rich foods excrete water from the system. In this way all foods high in potassium act as diuretics. It should be noted that too much potassium in the system can have negative consequences leading to hyperkalemia, which causes severe muscle pain and cardiac arrhythmias. Included as part of a common sense diet though, potassium rich foods are a great way to shed some fluid retention. Some of the highest in potassium are: Bananas Baked Potatoes Yogurt Chia seeds Apricots Tomatoes Cantaloupe Strawberries PapayaAmelia From: Laurie G <scdhelps (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sat, January 23, 2010 2:27:53 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Hi, Debbie. Yes, I know seaweed is illegal. I'm trying to think this through. I didn't realize that pork rinds and peanut butter being advanced could be why I get the feeling like the food gets stuck on the way down. I thought advanced foods might be producing some other symptoms that would be the reason as to why they're advanced. I might go back to the intro diet soon, but I still think I need some iodine. Thanks. From: Debbie <texdebl (AT) gmail (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Fri, January 22, 2010 8:55:15 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... You guys know that seaweed is illegal, pork rinds and peanut butterare pretty advanced and one of the main reasons people go left insteadof right on the diet (think it's not working and ?).Just FYI.Debbie 40 cd> Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi, Does the Redmond's sea salt have enough iodine in it to not need an additional iodine supplement? I have been concerned about our iodine intake since we switched to sea salt. Thank you, > Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 As for peanut butter, it's mostly the peanut butter brownie recipe from the SCD site that bothers me, not just PB by itself as much, but yeaterday, I mixed PB with coconut oil, and it was noticeably lighter and more refreshing going down my esophagus than just PB by itself.You can make that with home made pecan butter - and it's really good. (or almond butter, etc.)Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I've been concerned about that, too. I forgot to add that I've also been eating more fish, albeit, canned salmon, but I think that's okay as long as it's not tinned. I don't know what the difference is, but when I read that part of the book, that's how I interpreted it. So, that provides more iodine, too. Thanks for replies! :-) To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 11:44:38 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Hi, Does the Redmond's sea salt have enough iodine in it to not need an additional iodine supplement? I have been concerned about our iodine intake since we switched to sea salt. Thank you, > Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Isn't tinned just British for canned?MaraI've been concerned about that, too. I forgot to add that I've also been eating more fish, albeit, canned salmon, but I think that's okay as long as it's not tinned. I don't know what the difference is, but when I read that part of the book, that's how I interpreted it. So, that provides more iodine, too. Thanks for replies! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yep.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 5:34:10 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Isn't tinned just British for canned?MaraI've been concerned about that, too. I forgot to add that I've also been eating more fish, albeit, canned salmon, but I think that's okay as long as it's not tinned. I don't know what the difference is, but when I read that part of the book, that's how I interpreted it. So, that provides more iodine, too. Thanks for replies! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 You can also get iodine from fish heads and dried fish eggs according to Sally Fallon's, "Nourishing Traditions" book. However, I often wonder if, when fish heads are cleaned, do they remove the thyoid? If that's the case, it seems like they wouldn't do as much good, but I don't know. I always see fish heads at the oriental market, but I don't know if the spanish speaking workers behind the counter would know if the thyroid has been removed, and I don't know enough spanish to ask. I don't know any oriental languages either. You could also try vitamins. One of the people on this group has a link for liquid vitamins. I think she goes by the name of Kim. See her difficulty swallowing e-mail. To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 12:30:38 PMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... I've been concerned about that, too. I forgot to add that I've also been eating more fish, albeit, canned salmon, but I think that's okay as long as it's not tinned. I don't know what the difference is, but when I read that part of the book, that's how I interpreted it. So, that provides more iodine, too. Thanks for replies! :-) From: Mayhorn <laura.mayhorn@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Sat, January 23, 2010 11:44:38 AMSubject: Re: Re:sensations of foods... Hi, Does the Redmond's sea salt have enough iodine in it to not need an additional iodine supplement? I have been concerned about our iodine intake since we switched to sea salt. Thank you, > Lastly, I'm thinking of putting seaweed back into my diet. I really> did so well when I was eating it. Any suggestions? I know Sally> Fallon said to cook it for a long time because of the> disaccharides. I was cooking it overnight in my crockpot and might> go back to that, but stay scd legal other than that.>> I don't know how polysaccharides work here, really, but what about> soaking the seaweed overnight and then rinsing before cooking? I'm> thinking that since it seems to help the dry beans maybe it would> help here, too.>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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