Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 What about straight oil of oregano, mixed with water or olive oil, instead of capsules? I bought some to help prevent/treat colds and flu, but now that I'm on antibiotics for 10 days I thought it might also help prevent candida. The drops, even much diluted, burn my mouth, so I'm thinking it could be very irritating for my newly-diagnosed esophagitis and gastritis. Guess the capsules would be better? Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > I, and some others, have had good success with oil of oregano capsules for > candida. But take them at some other time of day than when you eat yogurt, > as they may effect the yogurt (i.e., kill some of the good bacteria as > well as bad). > > n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 ,If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 11:30:35 PMSubject: RE: Can yogurt constipate? Cool! Thanks for that! I’m going to make some tomorrow… BTW, I tried nut yogurt today and had a lot of trouble digesting it. Maybe I took too much all at once…stomach pain! Thanks again, Re: Can yogurt constipate? Thank you Amelia for the tip on coconut milk yogurt. When you say “easier than nut milkâ€, do you mean easier to digest or easier to make? I’ll give it a try. Much appreciated! ************ **** , I did experiment with coconut milk yogurt at one time and it was REALLY yummy. It only needs to ferment for about 8-10 hours I think. You will need to make your own coconut milk (and add a bit of honey for the bacteria) but I find it easier than nut milk. Also, if you add some gelatin to the yogurt when it is finished fermenting, it firms up nicely, although can tend to separate into gelled layers! Amelia. Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months LDN 3mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 ,If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 4, 2010 11:30:35 PMSubject: RE: Can yogurt constipate? Cool! Thanks for that! I’m going to make some tomorrow… BTW, I tried nut yogurt today and had a lot of trouble digesting it. Maybe I took too much all at once…stomach pain! Thanks again, Re: Can yogurt constipate? Thank you Amelia for the tip on coconut milk yogurt. When you say “easier than nut milkâ€, do you mean easier to digest or easier to make? I’ll give it a try. Much appreciated! ************ **** , I did experiment with coconut milk yogurt at one time and it was REALLY yummy. It only needs to ferment for about 8-10 hours I think. You will need to make your own coconut milk (and add a bit of honey for the bacteria) but I find it easier than nut milk. Also, if you add some gelatin to the yogurt when it is finished fermenting, it firms up nicely, although can tend to separate into gelled layers! Amelia. Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months LDN 3mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 At 04:53 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest. Just a quick note -- Elaine was against soaking nuts because of a concern that they would develop unwanted bacteria which could be a problem for anyone, but especially for IBDers. I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern. — 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 February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 At 04:53 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest. Just a quick note -- Elaine was against soaking nuts because of a concern that they would develop unwanted bacteria which could be a problem for anyone, but especially for IBDers. I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern. — 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 February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Marilyn,"I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern."Yes, it does say to add salt. It also had different amounts for different nuts (i.e. Almonds required a teaspoon more salt than the same amount of pecans). I didn't like what the salt did to the pecans though. Normally they taste quite sweet to me but after the soak and dehydrating, their sweetness was really reduced. I was using fine sea salt, so maybe next time I will use rock sea salt and see if it makes a difference -- larger grain, so possibly less salt over all. It tasted fine with the almonds though.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 4:26:28 PMSubject: Re: Can yogurt constipate? At 04:53 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest. Just a quick note -- Elaine was against soaking nuts because of a concern that they would develop unwanted bacteria which could be a problem for anyone, but especially for IBDers. I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern. — 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 February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Marilyn,"I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern."Yes, it does say to add salt. It also had different amounts for different nuts (i.e. Almonds required a teaspoon more salt than the same amount of pecans). I didn't like what the salt did to the pecans though. Normally they taste quite sweet to me but after the soak and dehydrating, their sweetness was really reduced. I was using fine sea salt, so maybe next time I will use rock sea salt and see if it makes a difference -- larger grain, so possibly less salt over all. It tasted fine with the almonds though.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 4:26:28 PMSubject: Re: Can yogurt constipate? At 04:53 AM 2/5/2010, you wrote: If you really want to try it with nut yogurt again, try soaking the blanched almonds for at least 7 hours before making the milk to see if that helps. The 'Nourishing Traditions' book recommends this to help remove enzyme inhibitors in nuts/seeds/beans, so that they are easier to digest. Just a quick note -- Elaine was against soaking nuts because of a concern that they would develop unwanted bacteria which could be a problem for anyone, but especially for IBDers. I've understood (and again, I haven't read my NT since before Hurricane Katrina) that the NT method does include a little salt which could inhibit the mold and mildew which were Elaine's concern. — 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 February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi Debbie, I take oil of oregano in drop form. I put 1 drop in a tablespoon of water and let it sit under my tongue for 20 seconds then swallow it and follow that right away with some cold water. I have acid reflux and it hasn’t given me heartburn yet. Good luck, Re: Can yogurt constipate? What about straight oil of oregano, mixed with water or olive oil, instead of capsules? I bought some to help prevent/treat colds and flu, but now that I'm on antibiotics for 10 days I thought it might also help prevent candida. The drops, even much diluted, burn my mouth, so I'm thinking it could be very irritating for my newly-diagnosed esophagitis and gastritis. Guess the capsules would be better? Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > I, and some others, have had good success with oil of oregano capsules for > candida. But take them at some other time of day than when you eat yogurt, > as they may effect the yogurt (i.e., kill some of the good bacteria as > well as bad). > > n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi Debbie, I take oil of oregano in drop form. I put 1 drop in a tablespoon of water and let it sit under my tongue for 20 seconds then swallow it and follow that right away with some cold water. I have acid reflux and it hasn’t given me heartburn yet. Good luck, Re: Can yogurt constipate? What about straight oil of oregano, mixed with water or olive oil, instead of capsules? I bought some to help prevent/treat colds and flu, but now that I'm on antibiotics for 10 days I thought it might also help prevent candida. The drops, even much diluted, burn my mouth, so I'm thinking it could be very irritating for my newly-diagnosed esophagitis and gastritis. Guess the capsules would be better? Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > I, and some others, have had good success with oil of oregano capsules for > candida. But take them at some other time of day than when you eat yogurt, > as they may effect the yogurt (i.e., kill some of the good bacteria as > well as bad). > > n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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