Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten free vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am flaring quite severely at the moment but still do reasonably well compared to many others. I eventually got around to having allergy tests done and am unable to have pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had them for a long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not getting enough protein in my diet. Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet tooth some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any good websites that would cater for these dietary requirements, apart from this one of course. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I just read the book " Eat to Live " by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. He has lots of ideas in there. It is an interesting book and i have started to incorporate some of his ideas into my life. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 On Aug 5, 2009, at 9:53 PM, hollyhedge_2004 wrote: > I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten > free vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am > flaring quite severely at the moment but still do reasonably well > compared to many others. I eventually got around to having allergy > tests done and am unable to have pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, > peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! > Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had > them for a long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. > My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not > getting enough protein in my diet. > Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet > tooth some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know > of any good websites that would cater for these dietary > requirements, apart from this one of course. =================== I am so sorry to hear that you are flaring. that's the pits. I have mine completely under control (all blood tests are normal now) by following Dr Furhman's autoimmune protocol (www.drfuhrman.com). He had me take out all allergens and insisted on gluten and dairy even if I didn't have problems with them but I did. Another big thing to remove from your diet is sugar. Sugar promotes inflammation and is definitely a trigger for me. You are going to have to retrain your sweet tooth. He limited my sweets to three fruits a day, one with each meal. It's important to increase your cruciferous veg intake as they help control sugar cravings and inflammation and help repair the damage. If you make leafy greens the central part of your diet your protein intake will be fine. here's the plan in a nutshell Avoid at all costs =========== SUGAR in all its forms. animal products salt processed foods processed oils sprouts (these cause flares) caffeine alcohol DO EAT ===== Cruciferous juice twice a day (this falls into " hold your nose and swallow " ) - I look at it as medicine 4500mg of EFA and DHA a day (people with RA need this and the only way to get it is from fish oil) daily probiotic daily vitamin D if you are low and we generally are if we have autoimmune diseases 1lbs raw leafy greens 1lb cooked leafy greens 3 fruits a day 1 cup beans (you'll have ot leave that out) 2oz raw seeds and nuts 1 tablespoon flax seeds eat watercress daily have a salad daily that includes arugula have a soup daily that includes turnip or mustard greens here's what I eat. I tend to eat the same breakfast and lunch most days. Breakfast ====== cruciferous juice (collards, kale, cucumber, apple, cauliflower, watercress) smoothie made from: 8oz slightly defrosted collards (I use collards, kale and spinach interchangably, spinach is the easiest to start with) 1 cup dark cherries 1 cup blueberries half a bunch watercress 1 tablespoon flax or chia if you try this smoothie start with spinach as that's the blandest and no watercress. once you have accustomed your tastebuds to this taste, slowly add in watercress. don't try this smoothie as is, you'l hate it that way. Lunch ------ Large salad comprising: finely shredded mixed baby lettuces, arugula, watercress, red cabbage and spring onion. I generally add a banana to it as well. I dress it with a creamy cashew dressing (1 cup water, 1/2 cup raw cashews, good squirt salt free dijon, lemon juice and half a cup of raison riesling vinegar) or I make a black bean dip that I thin and use as a dressing but th tis no good for you. bowl of soup (1 quart carrot juice, 1lb each of collards and turnip greens or kale and mustard greens, 4-5 large onions chopped, a few zucchini. I simmer till cooked, then puree with 1/2 cup cashews). it is sweet and yummy. Dinner ------- more cruciferous juice last night I steamed kale and asparagus then dressed it with the following dressing. 1 steamed zucchini 3 tablespoons hemp seeds some of the pot liquor from the steaming some lemon juice salt free dijon mustard handful of fresh herbs blend till smooth and creamy. This sauce is delicious on all veg. Once you've eaten a high nutrient diet for at least 6 weeks you can start doing short )3 day) water fasts. These fasts break the back of the inflammation. HTH Shez -- Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 It looks like you can have almost all gluten free grains, fruits and veggies... so that's lots of choice. Just eat enough whole foods to maintain your calorie intake and you get plenty of protein. People with kidney problems also need to avoid pulses, no problem for them either. I find that dried fruits do a pretty good job for my Sweet Tooth. Can you have sweeteners like real maple syrup, agave and rice syrup? Have you seen the McDougall web pages on arthritis? Deborah I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten free vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am flaring quite severely at the moment but still do reasonably well compared to many others. I eventually got around to having allergy tests done and am unable to have pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had them for a long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not getting enough protein in my diet. Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet tooth some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any good websites that would cater for these dietary requirements, apart from this one of course. TIA . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi, My 4 year old has systemic JRA and for many months responded very well with the natural herbal mixture called Zyflammend by a company called New Chapter. You can get it at most health stores. It is worth a try. I took it when I would have my knee problems I get sometimes and it always helped quickly. It is a natural antiinflammatory. good luck Kim On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 6:53 PM, hollyhedge_2004 <bethbellwrote: > > > I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten free > vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am flaring quite > severely at the moment but still do reasonably well compared to many others. > I eventually got around to having allergy tests done and am unable to have > pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! > Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had them for a > long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. > My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not getting > enough protein in my diet. > Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet tooth > some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any good > websites that would cater for these dietary requirements, apart from this > one of course. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi-- I do avoid gluten, dairy, eggs, grapes, sugar, peanuts and pecans and have my recipes here www.gfgoodness.com. My baking is vegan, although not all of my recipes are. hopefully removing the allergens makes a difference for your RA! Cheers, Cheryl , " hollyhedge_2004 " <bethbell wrote: > > I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten free vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am flaring quite severely at the moment but still do reasonably well compared to many others. I eventually got around to having allergy tests done and am unable to have pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! > Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had them for a long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. > My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not getting enough protein in my diet. > Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet tooth some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any good websites that would cater for these dietary requirements, apart from this one of course. > TIA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I was just reading about omega 3s in the new prevention magazine. I had read a lot in the past as well. I've been trying to get more omega 3s in me for the past year because they are suppose to help reduce inflammation and slow or reverse diseases. You may want to look into that. For your sweet tooth, try switching to agave nectar as it's low glycemic index. It's sweeter than sugar and quite satisfying without becoming sickening like sugar does. I hardly ever crave sweets anymore. One bottle of agave nectar lasts me a couple months now. A couple spoons in my herbal tea (cherry is a nice desert) and I'm satisfied. Or else 100% juice that's unsweetened makes a very nice sweet treat. Cherries are suppose to help reduce inflammation as well. For websites, I'd recommend looking for sites dedicated towards children with allergies. They may have the best resources for you as many children tend to have multiple allergies and parents tend to try to avoid sugar. Also look for diabetes websites dedicated towards people with allergies. If you go to celiac.com and look at their links you will find some other sites that have a lot of resources. Good luck! On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 9:53 PM, hollyhedge_2004 <bethbellwrote: > > > I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten free > vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am flaring quite > severely at the moment but still do reasonably well compared to many others. > I eventually got around to having allergy tests done and am unable to have > pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! > Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had them for a > long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. > My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not getting > enough protein in my diet. > Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet tooth > some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know of any good > websites that would cater for these dietary requirements, apart from this > one of course. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Great info Sherene! Hi Holly. I came across this article about arthritis and diet. http://www.womenfitness.net/arthritis1.htm This is not a vegan site, but if you scroll down a bit, you'll see a report by a Dr. Ralph Bircher at London Hospital, on a woman who was in fact bedridden with rheumatoid arthritis. She was put on a raw foods eating plan(commonly gluten-free) and over time has had great success. Take care, Valerie --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Sherene Silverberg <sherene wrote: Sherene Silverberg <sherene Re: rheumatoid arthritis and diet Thursday, August 6, 2009, 4:01 AM On Aug 5, 2009, at 9:53 PM, hollyhedge_2004 wrote: > I have posted here before about my RA. While I improved on a gluten > free vegan diet the improvement unfortunately didnt last. I am > flaring quite severely at the moment but still do reasonably well > compared to many others. I eventually got around to having allergy > tests done and am unable to have pulses, tomatoes, grapes, sugar, > peanut, pecan, detergents etc. Help! > Funnily enough gluten and dairy did not show up but I havent had > them for a long time so they probably did not show up for that reason. > My problem now is what to eat. I am a little concerned about not > getting enough protein in my diet. > Any suggestions for meals especially main course and with my sweet > tooth some suggestions here would be appreciated. Does anyone know > of any good websites that would cater for these dietary > requirements, apart from this one of course. ============ ======= I am so sorry to hear that you are flaring. that's the pits. I have mine completely under control (all blood tests are normal now) by following Dr Furhman's autoimmune protocol (www.drfuhrman. com). He had me take out all allergens and insisted on gluten and dairy even if I didn't have problems with them but I did. Another big thing to remove from your diet is sugar. Sugar promotes inflammation and is definitely a trigger for me. You are going to have to retrain your sweet tooth. He limited my sweets to three fruits a day, one with each meal. It's important to increase your cruciferous veg intake as they help control sugar cravings and inflammation and help repair the damage. If you make leafy greens the central part of your diet your protein intake will be fine. here's the plan in a nutshell Avoid at all costs =========== SUGAR in all its forms. animal products salt processed foods processed oils sprouts (these cause flares) caffeine alcohol DO EAT ===== Cruciferous juice twice a day (this falls into " hold your nose and swallow " ) - I look at it as medicine 4500mg of EFA and DHA a day (people with RA need this and the only way to get it is from fish oil) daily probiotic daily vitamin D if you are low and we generally are if we have autoimmune diseases 1lbs raw leafy greens 1lb cooked leafy greens 3 fruits a day 1 cup beans (you'll have ot leave that out) 2oz raw seeds and nuts 1 tablespoon flax seeds eat watercress daily have a salad daily that includes arugula have a soup daily that includes turnip or mustard greens here's what I eat. I tend to eat the same breakfast and lunch most days. Breakfast ====== cruciferous juice (collards, kale, cucumber, apple, cauliflower, watercress) smoothie made from: 8oz slightly defrosted collards (I use collards, kale and spinach interchangably, spinach is the easiest to start with) 1 cup dark cherries 1 cup blueberries half a bunch watercress 1 tablespoon flax or chia if you try this smoothie start with spinach as that's the blandest and no watercress. once you have accustomed your tastebuds to this taste, slowly add in watercress. don't try this smoothie as is, you'l hate it that way. Lunch ------ Large salad comprising: finely shredded mixed baby lettuces, arugula, watercress, red cabbage and spring onion. I generally add a banana to it as well. I dress it with a creamy cashew dressing (1 cup water, 1/2 cup raw cashews, good squirt salt free dijon, lemon juice and half a cup of raison riesling vinegar) or I make a black bean dip that I thin and use as a dressing but th tis no good for you. bowl of soup (1 quart carrot juice, 1lb each of collards and turnip greens or kale and mustard greens, 4-5 large onions chopped, a few zucchini. I simmer till cooked, then puree with 1/2 cup cashews). it is sweet and yummy. Dinner ------- more cruciferous juice last night I steamed kale and asparagus then dressed it with the following dressing. 1 steamed zucchini 3 tablespoons hemp seeds some of the pot liquor from the steaming some lemon juice salt free dijon mustard handful of fresh herbs blend till smooth and creamy. This sauce is delicious on all veg. Once you've eaten a high nutrient diet for at least 6 weeks you can start doing short )3 day) water fasts. These fasts break the back of the inflammation. HTH Shez -- Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling http://www.examiner .com/x-10127- Norfolk-Homescho oling-Examiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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