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New Way of Eating

Wed, December 22, 2010 1:00 AM

So, I have had UC for over 3 years now and I am only 28 years old. I recently am coming off being on Prednisone for almost 6 weeks due to a flare-up. I have gotten fed up with not feeling well, not being able to lose weight, etc. I started seeing a new doctor and am on a new lifestyle change/diet and WOW is it working!!!

I eat lean meat, green veggies, eggs, and drink water and EAS Advantage low carb shakes. I have lost almost 11 something pounds in less than 2 weeks and am back in remission from my flare. I also take a lot of vitamins and minerals (USANA is the brand I use). I don't eat gluten, carbs, sugar and it really makes a difference. I took one meal and "splurged" and ate carbs, etc. and ended up puking within an hour.

I don't know if anyone else has the trouble I do, but I thought that I would share this info in case it can be of help to someone else.

Happy Holidays to you and yours and know that you are not alone in this struggle with UC/Crohn's/IBD. :)

joytotheworld
Joined Oct 24, 2008

Wed, February 09, 2011 8:51 PM

Reply posted for joytotheworld.

Hi, I have UC and was wondering do you eat any bread at all and if you do what do I need to buy. What are the carboyadrates you are leaving out. Can you drink decaffanated tea in the morning? And can you eat at least yogurt once a day. HELP!

carolgeb58
Joined Feb 9, 2011

Sun, December 26, 2010 8:36 PM

Reply posted for dmac.

I normally stir fry in low sodium and gluten free teriyaki sauce, Himalayan salt, and black pepper. The veggies I normally use in the stir fry are: Asparagus, green pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, green onion, zucchini, mushrooms, sugar snap peas. Then I usually will add chicken and even egg. It's really yummy! I don't seem to have problems with the above veggies yet (cooked/stir-fried) and I've been eating this for quite awhile. I am on the drug Apriso and take 2 of them a day instead of the Pentasa I was on and the Apriso is working great too.

joytotheworld
Joined Oct 24, 2008

Sun, December 26, 2010 5:30 PM

Reply posted for joytotheworld.

i eat similar diet and have been very lucky also w/ hardly any flare ups... only about once every few weeks when i *** up and eat something that i didnt' know contains something bad. one question for you - what vegs work best for you? so far the only vegs i can handle (cooked of course) are squash (skinned) and spinach (baby- again cooked). other vegs seem to cause problems. i can eat tomato sauce of course but not raw tomatoes or any raw veg. i know i should have more veg but afraid to try more....

dmac
Joined Sep 16, 2010

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