Re:Licia medications with illegals.

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Thanks a lot Licia this email will be of huge help for me, il print it off and get working on getting this stuff first thing tommorrow. I've got 2 weeks to try get my D under control or better at least so i wont be so nervous coming up to my sisters wedding as i doubt this church will have a public toilet

Thanks again Mark

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 12:46:32 AMSubject: Re:Debbie, PJ, medications with illegals.

Hi MarkEven those of us who have been cooking for a long time find, on starting the diet, that we have a large learning curve - we are essentially learning a whole new way of cooking. Its daunting at the beginning, but we get through.To answer some of your questions:Gelatin: I'm in the UK, and use Dr Oetker brand gelatin. I find this in the baking section of my supermarket (Waitrose), and other supermarkets might carry other brands. Look at the ingredients - the gelatin should be from a meat source (vegetable gelatin is also sold for vegetarians, but it is illegal for us). The instructions are on the box, and it is very easy to use. It comes in powder or sheets.Butternut squash: here is a link to pictures of butternut squash. http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en & source=imghp & q=butternut+squash & btnG=Search+Images & gbv=2 & aq=f & aqi=g7g-m1 & aql= & oq= & gs_rfai=There are different types of

squash, and I think all of them are SCD-legal. You can ask someone at your local supermarket or greengrocer whether they carry squash (they might have it only at a certain time of year.Here are 2 great (and easy) recipes for squash:Butternut squash soupServes 450 g butter1 x 1 kg butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1.5 cm cubes2 tbsp white winerind of Parmesan, about 50 g1 litre Chicken stocksalt and freshly ground black pepperTo serve (optional)knob of butter1 tbsp olive oil100 g fresh ceps (mushrooms)handful of Parmesan shavingsHeat the 50 g of butter in a large pan until melted. Add the butternut squash and lightly sauté over a low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, for about 10 minutes. It should be soft but not coloured.Pour in the wine and allow it to bubble and reduce until completely evaporated. Cover with a lid and cook for 8–10 minutes,

until the butternut squash is completely tender. Add the Parmesan rind and all but 200 ml of the chicken stock to the pan and return to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove and discard the Parmesan rind.Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool a little before transferring it to a blender or food processor. Whiz until smooth, then pass through a & #64257;ne sieve. If necessary, correct the consistency with a little more chicken stock. Check the seasoning.If you are serving the soup with the sautéed ceps, heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the ceps and cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden. Season to taste. Reheat the soup if necessary, then ladle into individual bowls. Add the sautéed ceps and a few Parmesan shavings.Butternut Squash Muffins400g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped300g honey (or less)4 large

eggs300-400g almond flour, as needed2 tspns baking soda1tspn ground cinnamonzest and juice of 1 lemon and/or orange175ml extra virgin olive oil (or other vegetable oil) or 175ml butter, or a mix of the twoPreheat oven to 180C/350F/gas 4. Prepare muffin tins with paper liners.Whiz squash in food processor until finely chopped. Add eggs and honey and mix. Add almond flour, baking soda and cinnamon, and mix. Melt butter, pour in, and mix. Add the flavourings of your choice (see Note below). Add zest and juice of citrus fruit and mix well just before pouring into the muffin moulds.Bake for 25 minutes, or until baked.Makes about 2 dozen muffins, which freeze very well.Note:To make them more tender, I also add grated courgettes and/or apples.For flavour, I use some of the following combinations:- apple, cinnamon, walnut, raisin, vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean- fig, prunes,

allspice, clove, cinnamon, ground ginger, walnuts, apple, vanilla or almond extract or 1 vanilla bean- carrot, courgette, apple, walnuts, raisins, vanilla extract or 1 vanilla beanShopping notes:I have found honey to be least expensive at Holland & Barrett (907g for about £4). Almond flour is prohibitively expensive purchased at supermarkets; instead, it can be purchased least dearly at ethnic supermarkets. The prices fluctuate according to the market. It can be packaged in 1kg parcels in ziploc bags and frozen to keep it fresh for long periods of time.Hope you find some of this helpful, and that it gets you feeling better,Liciacolitis/SCD feb 2006no meds since july 2006> I also think your right

about eggs maybe il cut them out for a while too, As im a 26 yr old male who hasnt a clue bout cooking im new to all this scd type food. Can you tell me what gelatin is as im not familiar with it the same goes for butternut squash. i have avacados just waiting on them to go ripe. And the calcium citrate is that a supplement like what im taking in the freeda vitamins?> > I always have chicken soup in stock at home as my mother makes a big pot and freezes it in seperate containers (shes pretty much doing most my cooking while im unwell) , she still makes it the usual way taking out the onion,parsley and celery and putting back in the purred carrots to the broth. But is the broth alone from the chicken soup enough or can i have it another way or how do you have it, do you drink it? and i do have apple cider vinegar at home too. Sorry for these questions must

sound stupid to you guys but im only wk 3 on scd i suppose this is when i learn everything> > Thanks again Mark>

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Hi Mark

I hope you have a great time at your sister's wedding. For the church, maybe

you could call ahead of time or arrive earlier, and explain to the

priest/minister that you have a serious auto-immune disease and are in a flare,

but are determined to be at your sister's wedding, but that one of the symptoms

that you must deal with are frequent, unpredictable - and uncontrollable - trips

to the toilet. There must be facilities somewhere for them to use, and you

would appreciate having access to these (and not having an accident in a pew).

And if you are turned down, and there is a team of priests/ministers, continue

to ask another one until you find one who agrees or who can suggest a reasonable

alternative.

And I hope your D resolves very soon! Are you very busy in the next 2 weeks, or

can you have some extra rest in this time?

Licia

colitis/SCD feb 2006

no meds since july 2006

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> Thanks a lot Licia this email will be of huge help for me, il print it off and

get working on getting this stuff first thing tommorrow. I've got 2 weeks to try

get my D under control or better at least so i wont be so nervous coming up to

my sisters wedding as i doubt this church will have a public toilet