Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I haven't been on this website for long but I've had 12 years of the UC and done meds and other diets. You have to see what he tolerates. I stayed away from red meat in the beginning few days of the diet. Also I can't take the grape juice. So I would avoid sugar even in the grape juice. Keep things bland. Things that always worked well for me on Colitis are: protein, but in order to get rid of the diarrhea you need to add veggies, well cooked like Zuccini and squash and carrots.He also needs to deal with his stress so try mediation. I hate it but when you are on steroids you will try anything. I'm trying to taper now. They are awful. I've just joined the group on behalf of my husband. He was diagnosed with UC 7 years ago, but it remained pretty mild up until now. This latest flare up has really gotten us in gear to look for an alternative, since they are now trying to put him on steroids. I'm the one who joined since I'll be the one preparing all the food, which leads to my question. We've ordered the book but I would like to go ahead and get started so I've referenced the beginner's diet on the BTVC website. When making the chicken soup, is he advised to only eat the broth, or can he also eat the chicken? Also, I know the BTVC website says broiled beef patties for beginners at dinner. Do they have to be broiled and if so, what is the reason? Thanks to anyone who will answer the question. So glad to find this resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 When making the chicken soup, is he advised to only eat the broth, or can he also eat the chicken? He can also eat the chicken, and he can eat the carrots too, although I think it's recommended to puree them.Also, I know the BTVC website says broiled beef patties for beginners at dinner. Do they have to be broiled and if so, what is the reason?I think broiled is recommended as opposed to frying because it's usually the method that makes the meat easiest to digest. For beginners beef, you could also make a pot roast by putting a roast, some carrots, and some broth in a crock pot and letting it cook all day. You could also add onions and celery for flavor (but not actually eat them), and herbs in a cheesecloth bag to give flavor but not actually eat them. I think it's usually good to introduce herbs as you would any new food, one at a time, so until you can do that it's probably fine to just put them in there in a bag for flavor. Thanks to anyone who will answer the question. So glad to find this resource!We're glad you found us too! Though sorry you had to, as Marilyn always says. Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Prednisone 10 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks for the tips--time to get started! > > > When making the chicken soup, is he advised to only eat the broth, > > or can he also eat the chicken? > > He can also eat the chicken, and he can eat the carrots too, although > I think it's recommended to puree them. > > > Also, I know the BTVC website says broiled beef patties for > > beginners at dinner. Do they have to be broiled and if so, what is > > the reason? > > I think broiled is recommended as opposed to frying because it's > usually the method that makes the meat easiest to digest. For > beginners beef, you could also make a pot roast by putting a roast, > some carrots, and some broth in a crock pot and letting it cook all > day. You could also add onions and celery for flavor (but not actually > eat them), and herbs in a cheesecloth bag to give flavor but not > actually eat them. I think it's usually good to introduce herbs as you > would any new food, one at a time, so until you can do that it's > probably fine to just put them in there in a bag for flavor. > > > Thanks to anyone who will answer the question. So glad to find this > > resource! > > We're glad you found us too! Though sorry you had to, as Marilyn > always says. > > Cheers! > Alyssa 16 yo > UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008 > SCD June 2009 (restarted) > Prednisone 10 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 At 11:55 AM 8/13/2010, you wrote: When making the chicken soup, is he advised to only eat the broth, or can he also eat the chicken? Also, I know the BTVC website says broiled beef patties for beginners at dinner. Do they have to be broiled and if so, what is the reason? Thanks to anyone who will answer the question. So glad to find this resource! He can have the broth and the chicken meat! <smile> Broiling the patties helps remove some of the fat. Later on, if tolerated, SCD favors healthy fats, but at the beginning of the diet, many people have trouble with too much fat in the intro. Apparently, with the gut bacteria bent out of shape from losing their accustomed starches, it's harder for some folks to digest much fat. Welcome to the list -- we're glad to have you, though sorry you needed to find us! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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