Guest guest Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I would try to get more protein in. Your breakfast looks okay, but how about a mid morning snack of deli meat and a piece a cheese. I just roll it up and eat it. Also, your lunch doesnt have much protein. That might really help the weight loss. Good luck. Anne Hansen > > since jeannie said to mix it up a bit and im going to give that a try > i am wondering what others are eating. id love to get some > suggestions/ideas. > > here are some of my standards. > every morning, soy milk, benefibre, whey protein > > most lunches, 1/3 c yugurt (fat free, sugar free) frozen berries, some > walnuts & almonds and a bit of gronalla, on weekends sometimes 2 fried > eggs > > snacks, bananas, vegitable juice, fruit & veggie juice, muffins, tea > with milk, (cookies in the month of december!) applesauce, bananabread > (homemade), crackers & cheese, corn chips & salsa > > supper, usually chicken, either with pasta or a stirfry with rice > > thanks. ox > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi I was interested to read your diet - I had my surgery on Jan 5th and I was wondering how long ago you had your surgery thanks - Newbie > > since jeannie said to mix it up a bit and im going to give that a try > i am wondering what others are eating. id love to get some > suggestions/ideas. > > here are some of my standards. > every morning, soy milk, benefibre, whey protein > > most lunches, 1/3 c yugurt (fat free, sugar free) frozen berries, some > walnuts & almonds and a bit of gronalla, on weekends sometimes 2 fried > eggs > > snacks, bananas, vegitable juice, fruit & veggie juice, muffins, tea > with milk, (cookies in the month of december!) applesauce, bananabread > (homemade), crackers & cheese, corn chips & salsa > > supper, usually chicken, either with pasta or a stirfry with rice > > thanks. ox > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 my DH would love this stuff but we've been trying to do the scd stages by only adding one thing at a time so its been almost 2 months and we're still on meats and veggies, plus nut muffins and fresh juices but we're slowly adding more in so soon i'll be able to do stir fry's and other thing that he likes but we haven't added any spices yet. thanks for the idea's sam > I see these posts about people being tired of nothing but meat and veggies. > I've been SCD (ish - that's a whole 'nother story) for about 5 months now, > and I can say that even my non-SCD dh isn't complaining about the stuff > we've been eating for dinner. > > Why don't we post some meal ideas to help get past the monotony? > > Here are some things we've made that have been great: > > cajun stir fry (onions, celery, peppers, garlic, shrimp, andouille sausage) > gumbo (the above, plus chicken and chicken stock to make a soup) > osso buco > thai-style stir frys > pumpkin stewed in coconut milk > stuffed cabbage (filling: ground beef, onion, carrot, dill), serve with > ketchup-ey sauce > curried halibut > turkey and 'stuffing' made from apple, onion, celery, mushrooms, walnuts and > sage > lots of soups > chili > spaghetti squash and meat sauce > chicken cacciatore > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 A bunch of them can be done without spices... What veggies are you doing now? Have you seen the recipes for nut porridge? That might be good for a change of breakfast.I'm about to start on the stages myself in a few weeks, so I'm not (yet) familiar with which veggies are safe in the beginning. But I love cooking, and I can get pretty creative in the kitchen... On Feb 20, 2008 10:41 AM, samadamfamily <samadamfamily@...> wrote: my DH would love this stuff but we've been trying to do the scd stages by only adding one thing at a time so its been almost 2 months and we're still on meats and veggies, plus nut muffins and fresh juices but we're slowly adding more in so soon i'll be able to do stir fry's and other thing that he likes but we haven't added any spices yet. thanks for the idea's sam > I see these posts about people being tired of nothing but meat and veggies. > I've been SCD (ish - that's a whole 'nother story) for about 5 months now, > and I can say that even my non-SCD dh isn't complaining about the stuff > we've been eating for dinner. > > Why don't we post some meal ideas to help get past the monotony? > > Here are some things we've made that have been great: > > cajun stir fry (onions, celery, peppers, garlic, shrimp, andouille sausage) > gumbo (the above, plus chicken and chicken stock to make a soup) > osso buco > thai-style stir frys > pumpkin stewed in coconut milk > stuffed cabbage (filling: ground beef, onion, carrot, dill), serve with > ketchup-ey sauce > curried halibut > turkey and 'stuffing' made from apple, onion, celery, mushrooms, walnuts and > sage > lots of soups > chili > spaghetti squash and meat sauce > chicken cacciatore > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 oooh i would love to have that nut porridge recipe, where did you find it? i need something new for breakfast because we've been living off of eggs! thanks sam > A bunch of them can be done without spices... What veggies are you doing > now? Have you seen the recipes for nut porridge? That might be good for a > change of breakfast. > > I'm about to start on the stages myself in a few weeks, so I'm not (yet) > familiar with which veggies are safe in the beginning. But I love cooking, > and I can get pretty creative in the kitchen... > > > > On Feb 20, 2008 10:41 AM, samadamfamily <samadamfamily@...> wrote: > > > my DH would love this stuff but we've been trying to do the scd stages > > by only adding one > > thing at a time so its been almost 2 months and we're still on meats and > > veggies, plus nut > > muffins and fresh juices but we're slowly adding more in so soon i'll be > > able to do stir fry's > > and other thing that he likes but we haven't added any spices yet. > > thanks for the idea's > > sam > > > > > > > I see these posts about people being tired of nothing but meat and > > veggies. > > > I've been SCD (ish - that's a whole 'nother story) for about 5 months > > now, > > > and I can say that even my non-SCD dh isn't complaining about the stuff > > > we've been eating for dinner. > > > > > > Why don't we post some meal ideas to help get past the monotony? > > > > > > Here are some things we've made that have been great: > > > > > > cajun stir fry (onions, celery, peppers, garlic, shrimp, andouille > > sausage) > > > gumbo (the above, plus chicken and chicken stock to make a soup) > > > osso buco > > > thai-style stir frys > > > pumpkin stewed in coconut milk > > > stuffed cabbage (filling: ground beef, onion, carrot, dill), serve with > > > ketchup-ey sauce > > > curried halibut > > > turkey and 'stuffing' made from apple, onion, celery, mushrooms, walnuts > > and > > > sage > > > lots of soups > > > chili > > > spaghetti squash and meat sauce > > > chicken cacciatore > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Huh, I swear I heard it somewhere (probably MDC forums) but now I can't find any mention of it anywhere! If you were up for experimenting, my mental image is that it's coarsely ground nuts - like walnuts or pecans - slow cooked with water to make a porridge. I'd try making some, but we're not doing so well with nuts over here right now... On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 1:27 PM, samadamfamily <samadamfamily@...> wrote: oooh i would love to have that nut porridge recipe, where did you find it? i need something new for breakfast because we've been living off of eggs! thanks sam > A bunch of them can be done without spices... What veggies are you doing > now? Have you seen the recipes for nut porridge? That might be good for a > change of breakfast. > > I'm about to start on the stages myself in a few weeks, so I'm not (yet) > familiar with which veggies are safe in the beginning. But I love cooking, > and I can get pretty creative in the kitchen... > > > > On Feb 20, 2008 10:41 AM, samadamfamily <samadamfamily@...> wrote: > > > my DH would love this stuff but we've been trying to do the scd stages > > by only adding one > > thing at a time so its been almost 2 months and we're still on meats and > > veggies, plus nut > > muffins and fresh juices but we're slowly adding more in so soon i'll be > > able to do stir fry's > > and other thing that he likes but we haven't added any spices yet. > > thanks for the idea's > > sam > > > > > > > I see these posts about people being tired of nothing but meat and > > veggies. > > > I've been SCD (ish - that's a whole 'nother story) for about 5 months > > now, > > > and I can say that even my non-SCD dh isn't complaining about the stuff > > > we've been eating for dinner. > > > > > > Why don't we post some meal ideas to help get past the monotony? > > > > > > Here are some things we've made that have been great: > > > > > > cajun stir fry (onions, celery, peppers, garlic, shrimp, andouille > > sausage) > > > gumbo (the above, plus chicken and chicken stock to make a soup) > > > osso buco > > > thai-style stir frys > > > pumpkin stewed in coconut milk > > > stuffed cabbage (filling: ground beef, onion, carrot, dill), serve with > > > ketchup-ey sauce > > > curried halibut > > > turkey and 'stuffing' made from apple, onion, celery, mushrooms, walnuts > > and > > > sage > > > lots of soups > > > chili > > > spaghetti squash and meat sauce > > > chicken cacciatore > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Funny you mention not doing well on nuts...I did a lot of reading up today on the SCD.  Found a couple of things that bothered me, and one was about nuts.In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to the phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain which are irritating to the gut.  While this is true, the author does not seem to know that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize these toxins.  And more importantly, nuts contain the very same things!  Your nuts should be soaked before you eat them in any form, or they will irritate the gut!  Perhaps this is why you are having difficulty with nuts?Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it states that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is allowed.  I believe it should not just be allowed, but made mandatory!  This is one way to accomplish more complete digestion of foods, provide much needed beneficial organisms to the gut, provide more nutrients, and encourage healing.Any one have any comments on the above?  Perhaps I am missing something. MaureenHuh, I swear I heard it somewhere (probably MDC forums) but now I can't find any mention of it anywhere! If you were up for experimenting, my mental image is that it's coarsely ground nuts - like walnuts or pecans - slow cooked with water to make a porridge. I'd try making some, but we're not doing so well with nuts over here right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 maureen- you mentioned soaking nuts do they have to be raw or can you soak blanched? also is there an easier/faster way to dry them out? can i cook with them if their wet? or do they have to be dehydrated? it just seems like a lot more work and i'm alreadt doing soooo much is there an easy way to do this? also what type of fermented foods? we bought some bubbies saurkraut (spelling, sorry) but it made us gassy i read you should take the liquid from it for a few days then intro this? thanks sam > Funny you mention not doing well on nuts... > > I did a lot of reading up today on the SCD. Found a couple of things > that bothered me, and one was about nuts. > > In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to > the phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain > which are irritating to the gut. While this is true, the author does > not seem to know that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize > these toxins. And more importantly, nuts contain the very same > things! Your nuts should be soaked before you eat them in any form, > or they will irritate the gut! Perhaps this is why you are having > difficulty with nuts? > > Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it > states that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is > allowed. I believe it should not just be allowed, but made > mandatory! This is one way to accomplish more complete digestion of > foods, provide much needed beneficial organisms to the gut, provide > more nutrients, and encourage healing. > > Any one have any comments on the above? Perhaps I am missing something. > > Maureen > > > Huh, I swear I heard it somewhere (probably MDC forums) but now I > > can't find any mention of it anywhere! If you were up for > > experimenting, my mental image is that it's coarsely ground nuts - > > like walnuts or pecans - slow cooked with water to make a > > porridge. I'd try making some, but we're not doing so well with > > nuts over here right now... > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 How do you soak nuts? Just put them in water, don't they just get soggy? [ ] Re: meal ideas maureen- you mentioned soaking nuts do they have to be raw or can you soak blanched? also is there an easier/faster way to dry them out? can i cook with them if their wet? or do they have to be dehydrated? it just seems like a lot more work and i'm alreadt doing soooo much is there an easy way to do this? also what type of fermented foods? we bought some bubbies saurkraut (spelling, sorry) but it made us gassy i read you should take the liquid from it for a few days then intro this?thankssam> Funny you mention not doing well on nuts...> > I did a lot of reading up today on the SCD. Found a couple of things > that bothered me, and one was about nuts.> > In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to > the phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain > which are irritating to the gut. While this is true, the author does > not seem to know that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize > these toxins. And more importantly, nuts contain the very same > things! Your nuts should be soaked before you eat them in any form, > or they will irritate the gut! Perhaps this is why you are having > difficulty with nuts?> > Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it > states that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is > allowed. I believe it should not just be allowed, but made > mandatory! This is one way to accomplish more complete digestion of > foods, provide much needed beneficial organisms to the gut, provide > more nutrients, and encourage healing.> > Any one have any comments on the above? Perhaps I am missing something.> > Maureen> > > Huh, I swear I heard it somewhere (probably MDC forums) but now I > > can't find any mention of it anywhere! If you were up for > > experimenting, my mental image is that it's coarsely ground nuts - > > like walnuts or pecans - slow cooked with water to make a > > porridge. I'd try making some, but we're not doing so well with > > nuts over here right now...> >> > > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Soak them in water (in a mason jar or the like) overnight. Then let them dry in a dehydrator or in the sun -- or in a very low oven (too high and you will kill the enzymes). There are thorough instructions in the cookbook, " Nourishing Traditions " by Sally Fallon. On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 4:24 PM, <Ladyshrink111@...> wrote: How do you soak nuts? Just put them in water, don't they just get soggy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Maureen, Really good points!In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to the phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain which are irritating to the gut. While this is true, the author does not seem to know that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize these toxins. And more importantly, nuts contain the very same things! Your nuts should be soaked before you eat them in any form, or they will irritate the gut! Perhaps this is why you are having difficulty with nuts? I haven't read the SCD book yet. However, that is an excellent point. Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it states that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is allowed. I believe it should not just be allowed, but made mandatory! This is one way to accomplish more complete digestion of foods, provide much needed beneficial organisms to the gut, provide more nutrients, and encourage healing. I agree. Not only that, but you will get more good bacteria into the gut.I also noticed just now that she recommends saccharin or honey as a sweetener. I wonder if these are some of the reasons Dr. Cambpell-McBride decided to write her book. She obviously made some needed modifications to the SCD diet. Dr. CMcB does not recommend saccharin -- only honey. She also recommends soaking of nuts and grains, and she recommends eating a variety of fermented vegetables. Ann Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks, I'm going to get the book, wondering if they might have it in the library? Re: [ ] Re: meal ideas Soak them in water (in a mason jar or the like) overnight. Then let them dry in a dehydrator or in the sun -- or in a very low oven (too high and you will kill the enzymes). There are thorough instructions in the cookbook, "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon. On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 4:24 PM, <Ladyshrink111peoplepc> wrote: How do you soak nuts? Just put them in water, don't they just get soggy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I posted this in answer to a question with another discussion group. I thought some with this group might be interested in it too. I just checked the calendar today, and we've been on the GAPS diet for almost 4 months now! Here are some of the meals I prepare on a regular basis. They are grain free, sugar free, and dairy free. Last night we had taco salad made with seasoned ground beef & onions, lettuce, tomatoes, gr. onions, cilantro, shredded carrots, lots of avocado, black olives, lime juice, and a little salsa on top. Roasted or baked chicken, beef, pork, or lamb with any combo of carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip, leeks, onions, garlic or celeriac. (potatoes are not allowed) Various stews made with the above mentioned veggies and meats. Various homemade soups with or w/out meat. A fun thing that we have been doing lately to make the soup more filling is either poach an egg or two in the soup, or fry one over easy and plop it in the soup. I sometimes take leftover chicken and put in the food proccessor with a few eggs, a little bit of leftover cooked veggies, onion and spices (usually curry). This makes a thick batter. I fry the chicken pancakes/ nuggets in CO. I usually make a dip out of homemade mayo with various spices, vinegar, sesame oil or soy sauce, etc. Burgers made with beef, lamb, pork or a combo of two of these. I usually bulk up the burgers with grated carrots or zucchini. I add a blend of various spices. (e.g., indian spices, curry, italian) Stir fry with lots of veggies and meat since we can't have rice. Speaking of rice, we make " pretend rice " by boiling cauliflower in homemade broth (I usually use beef) drain it, then mash it into big rice like peices the season with butter, onion granules and sea salt. For snacks we have plenty of soaked almonds, fresh fruit, raisins, carrots, celery, cucumber, and hard boiled eggs. For a fun sugar free treat we take frozen bananas, with or w/out another fruit and puree it in a food processor for a homemade ice " cream " . About once a week I make almond milk out of soaked almonds and spring water. I strain the pulp out with a fine colandar lined with a kitchen towel. I use the leftover pulp as almond flour for making a bread, cake or pancakes out of. I sweeten these with mashed banana, homemade pear/apple sauce, raisins, dried fruit and/ or a little stevia. I always line my baking dish with parchment paper, because these recipes are very moist. Hope this helps a little, Therese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 > > I posted this in answer to a question with another > discussion group. I thought some with this group > might be interested in it too. > This is fantastic and very helpful for this poor lost gaps soul!! Thanks for sharing! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Is it a good idea to soak rice and quinoa first? Would you then just add the remaining liquid called out in the recipe, bring to boil and then simmer until fully cooked? Tina > > Maureen, > > Really good points! > > > In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to the > > phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain which are > > irritating to the gut. While this is true, the author does not seem to know > > that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize these toxins. And more > > importantly, nuts contain the very same things! Your nuts should be soaked > > before you eat them in any form, or they will irritate the gut! Perhaps > > this is why you are having difficulty with nuts? > > > > I haven't read the SCD book yet. However, that is an excellent point. > > > > > Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it states > > that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is allowed. I believe it > > should not just be allowed, but made mandatory! This is one way to > > accomplish more complete digestion of foods, provide much needed beneficial > > organisms to the gut, provide more nutrients, and encourage healing. > > > > I agree. Not only that, but you will get more good bacteria into the gut. > > I also noticed just now that she recommends saccharin or honey as a > sweetener. I wonder if these are some of the reasons Dr. Cambpell- McBride > decided to write her book. She obviously made some needed modifications to > the SCD diet. Dr. CMcB does not recommend saccharin -- only honey. She also > recommends soaking of nuts and grains, and she recommends eating a variety > of fermented vegetables. > > Ann Marie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I checked the Nourishing Traditions cookbook by Sally Fallon. For quinoa: "soak in warm water mixture (6 cups warm filtered water plus 2 Tlbs whey, yogurt, kefir or buttermilk) for at least 12 hours; rinse and drain well." This is an authentic Ecuadorian quinoa. For rice: "low in phytic acid content and does not necessarily require overnight soaking before preparation; a long, slow steaming in mineral-rich broth (1.5 -3 hrs) is sufficient to neutralize most of the phytic acid content and results in a preparation that some people find more palatable than rice that has been soaded overnight. Also serve with lots of butter (or other fat)." From: teenee65@...Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:16:33 +0000Subject: [ ] Re: meal ideas Is it a good idea to soak rice and quinoa first? Would you then just add the remaining liquid called out in the recipe, bring to boil and then simmer until fully cooked? Tina > > Maureen, > > Really good points! > > > In explaining why not to eat rice, I read, for one, that it is due to the > > phytic acid (anti-nutrients) and enzyme inhibitors in the grain which are > > irritating to the gut. While this is true, the author does not seem to know > > that soaking/sprouting/fermenting all neutralize these toxins. And more > > importantly, nuts contain the very same things! Your nuts should be soaked > > before you eat them in any form, or they will irritate the gut! Perhaps > > this is why you are having difficulty with nuts? > > > > I haven't read the SCD book yet. However, that is an excellent point. > > > > > Also, on the fermented foods (this is from pecanbread.com ), it states > > that any legal fruit or vegetable, when fermented, is allowed. I believe it > > should not just be allowed, but made mandatory! This is one way to > > accomplish more complete digestion of foods, provide much needed beneficial > > organisms to the gut, provide more nutrients, and encourage healing. > > > > I agree. Not only that, but you will get more good bacteria into the gut. > > I also noticed just now that she recommends saccharin or honey as a > sweetener. I wonder if these are some of the reasons Dr. Cambpell- McBride > decided to write her book. She obviously made some needed modifications to > the SCD diet. Dr. CMcB does not recommend saccharin -- only honey. She also > recommends soaking of nuts and grains, and she recommends eating a variety > of fermented vegetables. > > Ann Marie > Time for vacation? WIN what you need. Enter Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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