Re: foods
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From: Terese (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Feb 27 21:11:41 2008
Humm... I have been a vegetarian for 17 years and actually follow most
of this diet anyway (not intentionally). With the exception of wheat
and salmon (I just started eating this a few years back), I stay away
from all of the other "bad" foods on the list. Actually, I don't eat
much wheat anyway because I notice that it make me bloated.
I'm curious, does anyone know why salmon is "bad"? Wild salmon is one of
the healthiest and most balanced foods you can put into you body! Even
though I only eat salmon 1-2 times a week, should I seriously consider
cutting this out? I want to know why you can eat other oily fish with
the exception of salmon? I do have HORRIBLE pain EVERY SINGLE month, but
I have a hard time believing that my salmon and wheat eating habits are
to blame as I don't consume them heavily. Ugh... I get pretty
frustrated with this stupid disease and all of the "dos and don'ts"!!!
At Mon, 25 Feb 2008, Debbie wrote:
>
>No, it wasn't me, but when I met with Dian recently she advised me to
>limit my flaxseed oil intake as it was mildly Estrogenic. I was taking
>a capsule every day but now I only have occasional ground flax seed on
>my granola for the Omega 3's.
>
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>Debbie
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>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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