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 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 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. 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...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Was the reason for drinking weak coffee and tea because it increased D? It is a great accomplishment for me that I can drink my coffee without cream. I never thought I could enjoy it but I'm getting used to it and have treated myself to buying organic beans and grinding it myself. Now to think that I have to drink it weak...Plechh! My issue would tend toward constipation so I'm still drinking it strong. DarleneIntestinal DysbiosisSCD 9 days To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 9:06:24 PMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions 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, parasitesSCD 1.2 years Yahoo! Canada Toolbar : Search from anywhere on the web and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 At 09:50 AM 2/28/2010, you wrote: Was the reason for drinking weak coffee and tea because it increased D? It is a great accomplishment for me that I can drink my coffee without cream. I never thought I could enjoy it but I'm getting used to it and have treated myself to buying organic beans and grinding it myself. Now to think that I have to drink it weak...Plechh! My issue would tend toward constipation so I'm still drinking it strong. Constipation and diarrhea are opposite ends of the same spectrum, so drinking it weak applies to both. I understand the frustration. STRONG tea was where it was at for me. I went to weak or no tea with SCD. Got back to strong tea after a couple of years. Now I'm finding, since my cancer surgery, that strong tea triggers urinary incontinence. <deep and profound sigh> — 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 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Where do you get cocoa butter sprinkles? DarleneIntestinal DysbiosisSCD 9 days To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 5:27:03 AMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions 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> >> Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! 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 homemade coconut milk? Randi > > > > 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 Randi,I put 2 cups of dessicated coconut (dried unsweetend, shredded coconut) in a bowl with 3 cups boiling water. Let soak for about 20 minutes. Puree in a blender, then strain through a nut milk dripping bag or use muslin/cheese cloth. I set a sieve over the bowl in case I need to rest the bag or cloth and to catch any large bits that accidently get free! I kind of twist the bag and squeeze (or pull the corners of the cheesecloth up to make a pouch--might need to let cool a bit if too hot. I then pour it into a large glass jar with a lid, so it can be shaken, and let cool completely shaking every so often to keep the fat mixed, then chill in the fridge. You should have about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of coconut milk.Amelia.To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 4:58:54 PMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions How do you make homemade coconut milk? Randi > > > > 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 To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 10:58:54 AMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions How do you make homemade coconut milk?Randi I've seen a variety of instructions. I've copied the directions from Tropical Traditions, Amelia and Pecanbread below. I use Amelia's method From Tropical Traditions http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_HomemadeCoconutMilk.htm To make coconut milk: Blend 2 cups fresh or frozen grated coconut with water. Strain through double cheesecloth, pressing out all liquid.This is thick coconut milk. To get thin milk, add warm water to residue from first straining. Let stand 5 minutes, then press as before.For coconut cream, refrigerate first pressing and cream will rise to top. Refrigerate or freeze. Two cups coconut makes 3 cups thick milk, of which 6 tablespoons is cream. From Amelia Could I offer my method for coconut milk? It isn't really very time consuming. I just put 2 cups of desiccated/dried coconut in a large bowl and add 3 cups of boiling water. I leave set for around 15 minutes. I then puree in a blender and strain either through a sieve or sieve and cheesecloth. If using a sieve I use 1/2 the mixture at a time straining over the bowl I previously used to soak (just rinse and you don't dirty another dish) using the back of a spoon to press the coconut. Alternatively, you can use a yogurt dripping bag or cheesecloth. If you can handle a little heat with your hands, then gather the corners and sides of the cloth together at the top with one hand (or pour into the bag holding close to the mound of coconut solids) and then turn and squeeze from the top downwards with the other hand. Go in a rapid twist/squeeze/ release motion so it doesn't burn too much! ; ) My husband makes his cup of tea first thing in the morning and if we've run out of coconut milk I can get it made by the time his tea is made and slightly cooled for drinking. You should get about 2 to 2 1/4 cups milk this way, especially if you use the squeeze method (I find it faster this way too). I store my coconut milk in an old jar with a lid so that I can shake it before use. If you cool completely on the counter before chilling in the fridge I find it doesn't clump the fat as much. Just give it a shake before putting in the fridge. If it does clump, just warm the jar in water in a pan on the stove (like a baby bottle) until it melts the fat. I would suggest running the jar under cold water and steadily increasing the hot water on it to acclimate the glass first before placing it in the pan of hot water.BTW, I have been experimenting with the a bit of cream added to the coconut milk for my cappuccino to give the coconut milk more texture/body and it is really nice and not much cream is needed, but it doesn't froth well.AmeliaHusband UC 9 Years, SCD 18 monthsLDN 3 mg General Info: Coconut cream is very similar to coconut milk but contains less water. The difference is mainly consistency. It has a thicker, more paste-like consistency, while coconut milk is generally a liquid. Coconut cream is used as an ingredient in cooking, having a mild non-sweet taste.Coconut cream can be made by simmering 1 part shredded coconut with one part water or milk ( illegal) until frothy, then straining the mixture through a cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible; this is coconut milk. The coconut milk is refrigerated and allowed to set. Coconut cream is the thick non-liquid part that separates and rises to the top of the coconut milk.Also, coconut cream is the name of a mix of coconut pulp and sugar and is available canned. Is used for desserts and drinks like piña colada. From pecanbread website based on instructions from the pecanbread website(http://www.pecanbre ad.com/new/ recipes.html), listed under Stage 2, Itake unsweetened dried shredded coconut and add hot water (equalamounts of each, like 1/2 c. coconut: 1/2 c. water). put in blender,give it a whirl, and pour it through a piece of cheesecloth, squeeze toget all the water through. this produces delicious, rich coconut milki've added to cooked vegetables and meat or frozen yogurt. yum! also I thinkit's mucheasier to get ahold of unsweetened shredded coconut than ripe wholecoconuts. My Caribbean friend tells me this is the way they make coconut milk athome too - find a ripe coconut, grate the hardened meat out, blend withwater and squeeze through cheesecloth. I think if the coconut meat is freshenough, the water does not need to be hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Was the reason for drinking weak coffee and tea because it increased D? It is a great accomplishment for me that I can drink my coffee without cream. I never thought I could enjoy it but I'm getting used to it and have treated myself to buying organic beans and grinding it myself. Now to think that I have to drink it weak...Plechh! My issue would tend toward constipation so I'm still drinking it strong.I think urgency rather than D. Just moves things along at a faster clip than theymight otherwise go. Although some people might get D if they are already ata faster clip or particularly sensitive. I drank it black for over a year - and then switched to almond and coconut milk. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well, they are not really sprinkles, just tiny flakes that have fallen off the main blob of the cocoa butter. chocolatealchemy.comWhere do you get cocoa butter sprinkles? DarleneIntestinal DysbiosisSCD 9 daysTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 5:27:03 AMSubject: Re: Tea SuggestionsHOW 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> >>Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks Amelia and I guess I found out WHY rose hips are illegal :-( And thanks for the coconut milk recipe. I have some shredded coconut in the freezer. I bought a coconut in the store, banged it open, cut it up and shredded it. Nw I can make macaroons and coconut milk too! I have found that unsweetened coconut really agrees with my colon. Who knew? Anyone have any other coconut recipes?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Anyone have any other coconut recipes??Check out the tropical traditions website. They have tons of coconut flour recipes, most of which can be easily adapted. 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 March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Sounds yummy-going to make it today! Thanks Amelia --- In BTVC-SCD , Amelia Bhide wrote: > > Randi, > > I put 2 cups of dessicated coconut (dried unsweetend, shredded coconut) in a bowl with 3 cups boiling water. Let soak for about 20 minutes. Puree in a blender, then strain through a nut milk dripping bag or use muslin/cheese cloth. I set a sieve over the bowl in case I need to rest the bag or cloth and to catch any large bits that accidently get free! I kind of twist the bag and squeeze (or pull the corners of the cheesecloth up to make a pouch--might need to let cool a bit if too hot. I then pour it into a large glass jar with a lid, so it can be shaken, and let cool completely shaking every so often to keep the fat mixed, then chill in the fridge. You should have about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of coconut milk. > > Amelia. > > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: BTVC-SCD > Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 4:58:54 PM > Subject: Re: Tea Suggestions > > > > How do you make homemade coconut milk? > Randi > > > > > > > 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 March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I really value my tea, too. It's my big treat! I don't have any particular suggestions for black tea but I was reading recently that with tea it is particularly important to look for organic. This is because non-organic definitely uses pesticides and they definitely do not wash it, just pick the tea leaves and dry it. So heaven knows WHAT we get with the tea. I admit, I am now looking for good organic tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 OK, enlighten me. What on earth are cocoa butter sprinkles? Being as cocoa somes from the same place chocolate does I can't imagine them being legal but I'm curious. Never heard of sprinkles! Where do you get cocoa butter sprinkles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I guess I can understand that, that the caffeine would speed things up. And yet, I thought I always heard tea caused the opposite! I think urgency rather than D. Just moves things along at a faster clip than they might otherwise go. Although some people might get D if they are already at a faster clip or particularly sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Holly,Just break off a chunk, peel, then slice it for your tea Also, just put the rest (the unpeeled piece) in a bowl or your fruit dish. The cut end will seal over. Don't store in the fridge. It will become moldy. A Thai lady taught me that and it works like a charm.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Mon, March 1, 2010 3:02:26 PMSubject: Re: Re: Tea Suggestions Hi everyone! I had a question regarding the ginger tea. Do you remove the brownish skin from the ginger? Are you supposed to use the center portion that is hard? I have limited experience with ginger (well just since starting SCD) and not quite sure about the center and the skin/peel. Thanks, Holly O. Crohn's 5/09 SCD 9/1/09 On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Mara Schiffren <alcibiades (AT) rcn (DOT) com> wrote: Well, they are not really sprinkles, just tiny flakes that have fallen off the main blob of the cocoa butter. chocolatealchemy. com Where do you get cocoa butter sprinkles? DarleneIntestinal DysbiosisSCD 9 days From: beckygd28 <beckygd28 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 5:27:03 AMSubject: Re: Tea Suggestions 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> >> Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! -- Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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