Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Val,Why not try making some fresh ginger, lemon, honey tea? It has a real bite to it when simmered (just the ginger at first) for about 10 minutes, then steeped with the lemon slice for another 5 or so. Add the honey and it is really zippy.Another thing I have discovered about myself is that I too needed to give up my morning cappuccino. If I do have one (and not every day) I make it in the early afternoon. It gives me the pep without the adrenaline jitters and as long as it is before 3, I don't have trouble sleeping.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 7:57:53 PMSubject: Tea Suggestions Hi, I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!! ! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. Thanks, Val Asacol 8000 mg daily SCD 8.5 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Val,Why not try making some fresh ginger, lemon, honey tea? It has a real bite to it when simmered (just the ginger at first) for about 10 minutes, then steeped with the lemon slice for another 5 or so. Add the honey and it is really zippy.Another thing I have discovered about myself is that I too needed to give up my morning cappuccino. If I do have one (and not every day) I make it in the early afternoon. It gives me the pep without the adrenaline jitters and as long as it is before 3, I don't have trouble sleeping.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 7:57:53 PMSubject: Tea Suggestions Hi, I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!! ! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. Thanks, Val Asacol 8000 mg daily SCD 8.5 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Why not try making some fresh ginger, lemon, honey tea? It has a real bite to it when simmered (just the ginger at first) for about 10 minutes, then steeped with the lemon slice for another 5 or so. Add the honey and it is really zippy.I also make ginger tea, although without the lemon. I find it gives me a nice energy boost, which was bummerish the first time I had some late at night! Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 40 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Why not try making some fresh ginger, lemon, honey tea? It has a real bite to it when simmered (just the ginger at first) for about 10 minutes, then steeped with the lemon slice for another 5 or so. Add the honey and it is really zippy.I also make ginger tea, although without the lemon. I find it gives me a nice energy boost, which was bummerish the first time I had some late at night! Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 40 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val, For me it turns out that certain brands of tea work and others cause problems. Perhaps certain manufacturers use agitating chemicals. I also don't let the tea bag steep for more than a minute. Ginger lemon tea is pretty amazing. I make it by throwing a lemon and stick of ginger through my juicer. I add a small quantity of the juice (it really does have a kick) to hot water. Its really refreshing and delicious. Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. - Raj UC 2+ years SCD 2 months > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! > > Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. > > I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!!! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. > > Thanks, > Val > Asacol 8000 mg daily > SCD 8.5 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val, For me it turns out that certain brands of tea work and others cause problems. Perhaps certain manufacturers use agitating chemicals. I also don't let the tea bag steep for more than a minute. Ginger lemon tea is pretty amazing. I make it by throwing a lemon and stick of ginger through my juicer. I add a small quantity of the juice (it really does have a kick) to hot water. Its really refreshing and delicious. Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. - Raj UC 2+ years SCD 2 months > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! > > Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. > > I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!!! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. > > Thanks, > Val > Asacol 8000 mg daily > SCD 8.5 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 When you are up to it, you can make delicious lattes with the foam at the top of newly blended almond milk. It's especially good with some cocoa butter sprinkles on top. Like a mocha. Mara > > > Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. > > - Raj > > UC 2+ years > SCD 2 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 When you are up to it, you can make delicious lattes with the foam at the top of newly blended almond milk. It's especially good with some cocoa butter sprinkles on top. Like a mocha. Mara > > > Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. > > - Raj > > UC 2+ years > SCD 2 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Me too! I have a cupboard filled with teabags of tea I cannot drink. You name a non-caffeine tea and I've tried it. The latest one I tried was made from rose hips and caused such a meltdown I was glad I didn't have any appointments to go to 'cause my colon said no way. What a diva. I actually lost weight that day. So I give up on teas. Yes I make a ginger/honey/lemon brew but no it's not the same. I miss my half cup of coffee in the AM (that's all the caff. I could ever tolerate) and my cup of tea in the afternoon. But since dairy and I no longer get along it wouldn't be the same anyway. So many many things we have to say goodbye to just to stay out of the bathroom. What I reaallly miss is chocolate. > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Me too! I have a cupboard filled with teabags of tea I cannot drink. You name a non-caffeine tea and I've tried it. The latest one I tried was made from rose hips and caused such a meltdown I was glad I didn't have any appointments to go to 'cause my colon said no way. What a diva. I actually lost weight that day. So I give up on teas. Yes I make a ginger/honey/lemon brew but no it's not the same. I miss my half cup of coffee in the AM (that's all the caff. I could ever tolerate) and my cup of tea in the afternoon. But since dairy and I no longer get along it wouldn't be the same anyway. So many many things we have to say goodbye to just to stay out of the bathroom. What I reaallly miss is chocolate. > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi , Rose hips are not legal. That probably explains why you reacted to that tea. One very important thing that i've learned is to have liquids (especially teas) away from meals. I have my morning tea an hour to an hour and a half after breakfast. Less gas, urgency, discomfort. - Celiac, parasites SCD 1.2 years > > > > Hi, > > > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi , Rose hips are not legal. That probably explains why you reacted to that tea. One very important thing that i've learned is to have liquids (especially teas) away from meals. I have my morning tea an hour to an hour and a half after breakfast. Less gas, urgency, discomfort. - Celiac, parasites SCD 1.2 years > > > > Hi, > > > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val, Make sure you are drinking weak tea. Elaine specified that coffee and tea should be weak. Decaf tea is not legal. Try to have weak, legal teas away from meals. That helps me a great deal. - Celiac, parasites SCD 1.2 years > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! > > Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. > > I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!!! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. > > Thanks, > Val > Asacol 8000 mg daily > SCD 8.5 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val, Make sure you are drinking weak tea. Elaine specified that coffee and tea should be weak. Decaf tea is not legal. Try to have weak, legal teas away from meals. That helps me a great deal. - Celiac, parasites SCD 1.2 years > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Usually when it is D that means I have to look at the food I am eating and figure out what needs to be put down for a while. If I give these teas up for a week or so, I can sometimes tolerate them, but not as an everyday thing. Caffeine is something I so miss as a mom of a toddlerand ex-computer geek, but making sure I get enough sleep whenever I can has now become my priority. No living on stress for me!!!! Ya know, sometimes you just miss that stress adrenaline too! > > Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. > > I am hoping this too shall pass. If not, this attitude adjustment is sooooo unwelcomed!!! I so look forward to one day making my own late with whatever milk I can make!!! I will try frothing some SCD legal almond milk in the future, but I just know I am not ready now. > > Thanks, > Val > Asacol 8000 mg daily > SCD 8.5 months > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val This is the one my dad uses. Unfortunately I have no idea if it is scd legal. He takes it because it has low tannins and caffeine free. http://www.rooibos.net.au/ Sky To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, 28 February, 2010 5:57:53 AMSubject: Tea Suggestions Hi,Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. Thanks,ValAsacol 8000 mg dailySCD 8.5 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Val This is the one my dad uses. Unfortunately I have no idea if it is scd legal. He takes it because it has low tannins and caffeine free. http://www.rooibos.net.au/ Sky To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, 28 February, 2010 5:57:53 AMSubject: Tea Suggestions Hi,Is there any other safe tea anyone recommends. I kind of resented giving up my morning coffee which I only like with milk and sugar so there isn't any getting that back. So I replaced it with tea and honey and dealt with it. Now I am finding I resent giving up my morning tea even more. Thanks,ValAsacol 8000 mg dailySCD 8.5 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT DELICIOUS LATTE YOU MENTIONED? THATS ONE THING I MISS SOOOOO MUCH...GOOD COFFEE! > > > > > > > Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. > > > > - Raj > > > > UC 2+ years > > SCD 2 months > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT DELICIOUS LATTE YOU MENTIONED? THATS ONE THING I MISS SOOOOO MUCH...GOOD COFFEE! > > > > > > > Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. > > > > - Raj > > > > UC 2+ years > > SCD 2 months > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 ,You really need to try steeping your tea in a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 homemade coconut milk. It is really divine. Just heat the water/milk in a pan turning off the heat right as it starts to boil. Stir your tea bag around until the liquid is a lovely dark tan color. Sweeten as you normally would. To be honest, I make my coffee and use coconut milk with just a touch of cream (maybe you could use lactased cream - I only use about 1 tsp to 1 tablespoon of the cream depending on how much coconut milk I have left and how much of the coconut fat is in the remaining milk). It is really a lovely substitute if you can tolerate it. Homemade coconut nut milk is easy and isn't heavy or thick like the illegal canned stuff, nor is it overly strong tasting. With the added cream, the texture is almost the same as liquid milk -- unfortunately it doesn't froth though.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 2:31:38 AMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions Me too! I have a cupboard filled with teabags of tea I cannot drink. You name a non-caffeine tea and I've tried it. The latest one I tried was made from rose hips and caused such a meltdown I was glad I didn't have any appointments to go to 'cause my colon said no way. What a diva. I actually lost weight that day. So I give up on teas. Yes I make a ginger/honey/ lemon brew but no it's not the same. I miss my half cup of coffee in the AM (that's all the caff. I could ever tolerate) and my cup of tea in the afternoon. But since dairy and I no longer get along it wouldn't be the same anyway. So many many things we have to say goodbye to just to stay out of the bathroom. What I reaallly miss is chocolate. > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 ,You really need to try steeping your tea in a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 homemade coconut milk. It is really divine. Just heat the water/milk in a pan turning off the heat right as it starts to boil. Stir your tea bag around until the liquid is a lovely dark tan color. Sweeten as you normally would. To be honest, I make my coffee and use coconut milk with just a touch of cream (maybe you could use lactased cream - I only use about 1 tsp to 1 tablespoon of the cream depending on how much coconut milk I have left and how much of the coconut fat is in the remaining milk). It is really a lovely substitute if you can tolerate it. Homemade coconut nut milk is easy and isn't heavy or thick like the illegal canned stuff, nor is it overly strong tasting. With the added cream, the texture is almost the same as liquid milk -- unfortunately it doesn't froth though.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 2:31:38 AMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions Me too! I have a cupboard filled with teabags of tea I cannot drink. You name a non-caffeine tea and I've tried it. The latest one I tried was made from rose hips and caused such a meltdown I was glad I didn't have any appointments to go to 'cause my colon said no way. What a diva. I actually lost weight that day. So I give up on teas. Yes I make a ginger/honey/ lemon brew but no it's not the same. I miss my half cup of coffee in the AM (that's all the caff. I could ever tolerate) and my cup of tea in the afternoon. But since dairy and I no longer get along it wouldn't be the same anyway. So many many things we have to say goodbye to just to stay out of the bathroom. What I reaallly miss is chocolate. > > Hi, > > I am finding that Black Tea, Green Tea, decaffinated Green Tea and Peppermint tea all kick off instant urgency and sometimes D for me at this point in my recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 You make some almond milk - there's a recipe at pecanbread.com. When you blend it for a long time, the top of the milk will naturally turn foamy. So before you strain the whole thing, spoon off some of the top foam and put that in your coffee. And add a little of the regular milk to lighten. And sprinkle with coconut butter, if you have any. Mara > > HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT DELICIOUS LATTE YOU MENTIONED? THATS ONE THING I MISS SOOOOO MUCH...GOOD COFFEE! > >> >>> >>> >>> Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. >>> >>> - Raj >>> >>> UC 2+ years >>> SCD 2 months >>> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 You make some almond milk - there's a recipe at pecanbread.com. When you blend it for a long time, the top of the milk will naturally turn foamy. So before you strain the whole thing, spoon off some of the top foam and put that in your coffee. And add a little of the regular milk to lighten. And sprinkle with coconut butter, if you have any. Mara > > HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT DELICIOUS LATTE YOU MENTIONED? THATS ONE THING I MISS SOOOOO MUCH...GOOD COFFEE! > >> >>> >>> >>> Someday I too hope to have a delicious latte.. but have to put that craving on hold for now. >>> >>> - Raj >>> >>> UC 2+ years >>> SCD 2 months >>> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 > You make some almond milk - there's a recipe at pecanbread.com. > When you blend it for a long time, the top of the milk will naturally > turn foamy. > > So before you strain the whole thing, spoon off some of the top foam and > put that in your coffee. And add a little of the regular milk to > lighten. > And sprinkle with coconut butter, if you have any. Correction: cocoa butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 > You make some almond milk - there's a recipe at pecanbread.com. > When you blend it for a long time, the top of the milk will naturally > turn foamy. > > So before you strain the whole thing, spoon off some of the top foam and > put that in your coffee. And add a little of the regular milk to > lighten. > And sprinkle with coconut butter, if you have any. Correction: cocoa butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Val What type of black tea are you drinking, and are you making it very weak? And where are you getting the tea? My upper GI won’t tolerate green or white teas, nor mint or ginger, but does OK with a few types of black tea made very, very weak. And I can only drink one cup per day, or my upper GI fusses. I also get good quality teas so I know I’m getting the best of the leaves, and not the junk (the leaf “dust”) that the cheaper tea producers utilize. I’ve found some types of black teas are better tolerated than others. I purchase my teas from Harney & Sons but there are several other suppliers of high quality teas. Since I can’t drink much or have it very strong, I just purchase a small amount of tea once a year, which ends up being very cost-effective. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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