Re: foods
From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Feb 25 17:56:04 2008
I looked this up in Dian's Book- pg 329.
She says " Take a one- or two-month course of slippery elm, acidophilus
and a digestive enzyme alongside a multivitamin/mineral and an essential
fatty acid ( fish and evening primrose oils or flaxseed oil.) They must
all be wheat-, sugar-, dairy and yeast-free in order to work."
So I think you can do flax, but it maybe hard to find wheat-free.
Hope this helps!
Nicole
At Mon, 25 Feb 2008, Sherri wrote:
>
>Hi there! I just wanted to add that you may want to stay clear of the
>flaxseed also. I'm not positive, but Debbie(I think it was Debbie) has
>posted before that flaxseed is very similiar (or your body may react the
>same) to wheat...? I'm not positive about that, but I think it has been
>stated in the past that flaxseed can cause the same issues as wheat can.
>Does anybody else remember reading that?
>
>At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Thanks Nicole, this helps too. It's a good thing to start eating
>>healthier regardless and I wish there was a fast food restaurant that
>>serves veggies, etc... The one thing I can't give up is coffee, but I
>>may start drinking decaf!
>>
>>At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, Nicole wrote:
>>>
>>>To answer your question about going to the deli, you won't be able to
>>>eat any breads from most places, including most resturants. There are
>>>some health food stores that carry a few rice breads. My favorite are
>>>the rice tortillas, I make my sandwiches with these instead.
>>>
>>>My best advise on the diet is, don't start until you are 100% ready. To
>>>truely see if the diet will help you, you should cut out all of the
>>>wheat and glueten from your diet. Then after about 3 months on the diet
>>>you can try to add back these items to see your reaction.
>>>
>>>This diet takes alot of hard work to maintain, but it has made me feel
>>>so much better. I just try to plan ahead so I dont get tempted to eat
>>>out or eat something I know I should eat.
>>>
>>>The book that Dian Mills has is the best guide. It has recipies and all
>>>the supplements listed in detail.
>>>
>>>Hope this helps!
>>>Nicole
>>>
>>>At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, anonymous wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Thanks, this is helpful! It will take some time to adjust before I can
>>>>'automatically' shop for these without thinking at the store..
>>>>
>>>>At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, anonymous wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Hi
>>>>>
>>>>>Here is a diet i got from the Endo Association in this country:
>>>>>
>>>>>Foods to be eaten regularly:
>>>>>Cereals: All-Bran, Bran Flakes, Porridge.
>>>>>
>>>>>Seeds: Linseed (Flaxseed), Poppyseed, Sunflower seeds, Sesame Seeds.
>>>>>
>>>>>Fish: All white fish, Sardines, 1-2 helpings of oily fish (except
>>>>>Salmon)
>>>>>
>>>>>Nuts: 1 portion per week of:- Almonds, Brazil nuts, Hazen nuts, Walnuts.
>>>>>
>>>>>Vegtables: Soya Beans, Spinage, Cabbage, All types of lettuce and dark
>>>>>green leafy vegtables, Celery, Leeks, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Shitake
>>>>>Mushrooms, Green Beans, Lentils, Broccoli.
>>>>>
>>>>>Fruit: 3 portions daily of any of the following: Strawberries, Bananas,
>>>>>Kiwi, Ginger, Avocado, Blackberries, Raspberries, Apples, Dates, Prunes,
>>>>>Apricots.
>>>>>
>>>>>Dairy: Use all low fat dairy foods and eventually eliminate from your
>>>>>diet. Instead use; Soya Milk, Goats Milk, Rice Milk, Soya Yogurts, Soya
>>>>>Butter spreads, Soya Cheese, Goats Cheese.
>>>>>
>>>>>Avoid Wheat and Yeast and instead use: yeast free breads, Rice cakes,
>>>>>Ryvita Crackers, Rye Bread and White Soda Bread (in small amounts).
>>>>>
>>>>>Reduce and eventually stop eating the following:
>>>>>All Red Meat, Smoked foods, Salted food, Sugar, Refined & Processed
>>>>>Foods, Caffine Rich foods, Cream and High fat dairy products.
>>>>>Instead use; All white fish (2 helpings per week boiled, steamed,
>>>>>poached or grilled), Herbal teas, fresh organic chicken, Lamb, Tofu
>>>>>Products and Olive oil.
>>>>>
>>>>>Alcohol: Reduce and eliminate completely but if you want a drink the
>>>>>following are allowed in moderation only: Red Wine, Gin, Vodka,
>>>>>Guinness.
>>>>>
>>>>>Make sure to drink 1-3 Litres of water a day.
>>>>>
>>>>>DAILY SUPPLEMENTS:
>>>>>Phyto Soya Capsules 35-75mg
>>>>>Vitamin E 400-800m
>>>>>Vitamin C 1000mg
>>>>>B Complex 1-2 tabs daily
>>>>>Calcium Supplement (Any brand)
>>>>>
>>>>>Please note that soya products should be only taken in moderation (no
>>>>>more than once a day) as there is still on going research into the
>>>>>benefits of it. Estrogen is something an endo sufferer should avoid and
>>>>>unfortunately Soya contains Phytoestrogens, isoflavones, genistein and
>>>>>daidzein, which mimic the effects of oestrogen in the body. Another
>>>>>thing soya contains is Phytic Acid, this binds to nutrients in the gut
>>>>>and makes them unavailable for absorption which also have an knock on
>>>>>effect so basically just try and keep it to a mimimum.
>>>>>
>>>>>I try to stick to this diet as much as i can but when i eat out i just
>>>>>eat normally as its hard and i guess sometimes we all need a little
>>>>>break to keep the spirits up!
>>>>>
>>>>>I hope this is of some help.
>>>>>
>>>>>At Sun, 24 Feb 2008, anonymous wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>I have some questions regarding the endo diet...Regarding bread, if I go
>>>>>>to the deli, what kind of bread should I get with my sandwich? Also, I
>>>>>>really love eggs, should I avoid or cut down on them? Last, I like
>>>>>>salmon but can't imagine eating that everyday. I know I should not have
>>>>>>red meat, but what about chicken and pork? Thanks for your comments!!
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