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I am trying to figure out what to eat for snacks since I am new to all this. I am still researching the GAPS diet and I am trying to go as natural as possible. I already do not eat anything with dairy for the last ten years, thought I was just lactose intolerant, Now I have Crohn's one month diagnosed. Anyway Alan suggested no legumes, grains etc and I can't eat any raw fruits or veggies per Dr. due to a narrow intestines. All the snacks that you think are healthy; wheat crackers, triscuits, ritz etc all have wheat so I am assuming I am not suppose to eat that since thats a grain. So what do I eat for a snack?

For dinner I am eating a ton of chicken, some meat and cooked veggies and that's it. CAN'T HAVE SEAFOOD ALLERGIC.  So someone please tell me what to eat for snacks that are healthy. Thanks

Oh doesn't the GAPS also want to reduce sugar?

Alan I am very interested in the LDN heres my E mail SHABELL2@msn.com thanks MJP

Reply posted for kadehman.

Tap to the rhythm, dodge the spikes, and conquer challenging levels in this free-to-play frenzy geometry dash lite that's equal parts frustrating and fun. 

 Reply posted for MJPPOLL.

My UC stems from yeast over-growth so I avoid sugar, vinegar  and malt. I also know some foods are aggravators of my yeast/UC like scallops and cashews, so I avoid these.  I found out what are the worst foods for me by reading " An Extraordinary Power to Heal" and companion cookbooks plus other great UC/Yeast  books.  I have been keeping a detailed food journal for over two years to confirm what the experts suggest about my illnesses.

With these tools, I found that I can tolerate certain foods like whole grains, some fruits and most vegetables. I can tolerate  a small amount of plain, organic yogurt (Stonyfield on occasion for delicious smoothies). I can tolerate some gluten free pretzels (Glutino) and a few Kashi crackers with small amounts of cheese. If I do this no more than 1-2 x's per week, I am ok.

There are snack options out there for all of us, but you have to be your own detective to find out which ones work for you.  Start with  a list of the healthy foods you know you can tolerate  and experiment with some others gradually. Keep a food journal to track your body responses.

Since I have been off sugar for two years now, I do not crave it and am never tempted.  I feel 200% better! Good luck!!

 Reply posted for MJPPOLL.

I had a hard time w/ snacks also.  One thing to look for is NUT thins. They are crackers made of ground almond flour. I can't remember the name of company that makes them but the box says NUT THINS and is in the cracker isle in grocery store. They are gluten free.  I eat those a lot as they are good.  Also I eat almond butter on them or on plain white bread as I can tolerate 1 piece white bread every once in awhile. I can not tolerate whole grain or wheat or rye.  Also banana bread is good if you make it at home and the almond bread is great - i make both all the time.  Ripe peaches are good also.  Cantelope and watermelon - again -ripe.  Smoothies are good. Also for some reason oatmeal does not bother me - so just test out things in small quantities - SMALL quantities and keep food diary.  Good luck.

 Reply posted for Jessi Messy.

I was not planning on doing the SCD study.  I live pretty far from post office and "sample and send" is not really my thing!  I wouldn't mind a questionnaire or something like that.  I don't remember Adam from the other website...Ihaveuc.com   posting that, but maybe.  You may want to let him/them know.  He has a lot of followers worldwide and he follows the SCD and is doing the study.

Thanks for the info. though.   Good Health, Shelly

 Reply posted for Smiller68.

Are you participating in the SCD study?

I just spoke with Sameer from RUSH University yesterday, and he told me that he still needs volunteers for the study that ARE NOT going to do the diet, as a control for the study - something to compare the SCDieters against. All you'll need to do is give 2 stool samples and 2 urine samples in the supplies that they provide and pay for. They pay the postage, as well.

The principal investigator for this study is
Dr. Ece Mutlu, M.D.
Rush University Medical Center Department of Gastroenterology
1725 W. Harrison St. Ste. 207
Chicago, IL 60612

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact
312-942-3466
clinical_trials@rush.edu

 Reply posted for alanschachter.

Thanks, quite a graphic.  Interesting.  Genetics and "bad diets" and complex package for cholesterol.  We all eat the wrong foods at times, but still difficult to figure out why we can go into remission on a diet that is not supposed to be good for us with wheat, grains, etc??  Support for and against restricted diets.  It will be interesting to see the results from the SCD study. 

Have you come across more VSL info...did you read my post on the vsl?  If you find any can you post it there(then I will know you have responded instead of having to check).  Thanks for the info.

 Reply posted for alanschachter.

Thanks for the info.  Couldn't load the table...slowspeed dial up!

Peruse the articles at your leisure.  All interesting info. in general-pros. and cons. for scd, probiotics, etc. 

What about the issue of soy being helpful for hormones and people with cholesterol/heart issues?  Can't be all that bad if many can tolerate those and beans.  Truly understand about wheat and processed...incidence of intolerance is up and obesity.  Maybe plant based is better?

 Reply posted for alanschachter.

Interesting theory.  Still a study in motion/prevention of many factors including environmental, genes, etc.  Very complex issue.  Still makes you question more...if all those factors are there, then why do some of us react to diet, meds., foods, some remission, some not...everyone is different.  Many have healed on nuts and berries/plant based diets.  Still question the cholesterol-especially those with predisposed issues.  Beans and soy have been helpful to many. Milk is also tolerated by many  Did you check out the research I mentioned on the other site...Ihaveuc.com.?  He has compiled quite a bit and follows SCD/some followers not on SCD.  How about IBD chapter may help explain some of why certain things work for certain people.    

Do you know of anyone using LDN for post-shingles neuropathy?  I lucked out, occasional tingling still after a year and a half, but someone I know has severe pain?  Thanks

 Reply posted for alanschachter.

Is soy/flour acceptable...can't remember.  Any long term issues with cholesterol?  I also cannot tolerate those high fats like ngc. And Milk? Just curious.  Some controversial answers on the GAPS I noticed on FAQ's I skimmed.  You know my stance, but I continually am researching/taking in the info. waiting for more.  Still don't get the leaky gut, etc and some info. debatable with yours and lca's...it obviously is helpful to reduce, but omit?  If we have all survived and had remissions, then it certainly refutes some of the info.??  Thanks for keeping your responses back to your old, kinder, gentler ways...it has made a difference-I can tell.  Get more bees with honey!!  Shelly

 Reply posted for ngc249.

Those recipes are SCD/gaps with the almond flour.  I have not gone to that extreme, but tried something pretty close and got myself in some trouble after allergy to Remicade. I am now on Humira and go something near gluten free/processed free.  The What to Eat with IBD book is helpful and you can modify to SCD or whatever works for you.  I also rely on similar things when in a flare and then add in gradually or cook less overdone veges.  Yogurt, applesauce, rice chex!  Make amped up muffins and breads with pumpkin, banana whatever you can get in them.  A good blender is great to add some fruits slowly...start with the easier ones...mix in yogurt...I also have added in VSL#3ds(probiotic), spirutein, metamucil  clear&natural-soluble fiber.  Try Hummus.  I also went by the low fiber/residue diet to help get back.  Lots of chx., chx. soup with well cooked carrots(other veggies as get better).  Keep a journal like others have said.  Be slow and patient with your add ins.  This is not SCD,  Just UC survival of 28+ years!  Everyone is different.  Don't get offended...they are researching SCD, but just like the meds. it may not help everyone, but a good diet will help!

 Reply posted for Jessi Messy.

When I bake with almond flour I separate the eggs and whisk the whites. It makes the muffins much lighter.

 Reply posted for Jessi Messy.

Thanks for the recipe.  I'm pretty sure the reason those two breads work for me is because I don't use eggs or butter.  I use egg whites in the banana bread and the applesauce takes the place of the eggs in the chocolate applesauce bread.  I've found it's more the fats that bother me.

Thanks again,

ngc

 Reply posted for ngc249.

Try this recipe for banana muffins instead, so you can avoid the icky grains that hurt people with IBD. I think you'll like these.

40 minutes for prep and bake
preheat oven to 350*F (depending on your elevation, you may need to adjust the temperature and bake time.)

3 cups almond flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 eggs

2 ripe bananas, mash em well

1/2 cup of honey

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (opt.)

***

Fill in the muffin cups 2/3 full (if you don't have muffin cups, be sure to use clarified butter, olive oil, or coconut oil to grease the pan) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until you think they look good, or until you can’t wait any longer.

Remove them quickly from the pan so they don’t burn.

I hope you enjoy them!

 Reply posted for alanschachter.

I cannot tolerate fresh fruits and vegetables most of the time.  There is applesauce in the chocolate bread and obviously bananas in the banana bread.  I do the best I can and those snacks are better than nothing.  What are you able to eat?  If you are able to eat fruits and vegetables that's great but some of us aren't so lucky.  I was just trying to give some suggestions.  Isn't that what we're here for?

ngc

 Reply posted for MJPPOLL.

I like to eat pretzels, Special K cracker chips, graham crackers and rice or corn checks.  I know it's still pretty boring but it's something.  I also make two really good breads from the Eating with IBS cookbook.  One is a brown sugar banana bread and the other is a chocolate applesauce cake.  I have crohn's, ulcerative colitis and ibs. 

ngc

 Reply posted for Jessi Messy.

Thanks Jessi ( my daughters name is Jessie) for the tips. I did get some ideas from them. I will have to skip the cheese idea since I am also lactose intolerant. I have been making a lot of homemade things for 10 years due to the lactose issue but of course I used regular flour etc. Since I can't have the dairy and fish it sure is hard. I'll keep trying. I am dying for a grapefruit for some reason ( I guess because I am not allowed) with the meds.

Take Care

MJP

 Reply posted for MJPPOLL.

I know this is frustrating. You'll have more options after you've healed a bit. I love the raw fruits and veggies now, but since it's too early for you to do that, maybe you could try some cheeses. Gouda, Havarti, Swiss, Monterey Jack...

Or make some mint tea with a little honey (or pour the mint tea into an ice cube tray and make popsicles!)

Maybe you could make some jerky, too! (Add a little salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper to your beef, then slow dry in a dehydrator.  Don't add any sugar, though.)

You could even make your own breads/muffins using a nut-based flour, eggs, zucchini, and clarified butter.

I know some of these take a bit of time to prepare, but your gut is worth the time you put into it. Also, if you make large batches, you could store food to make it last longer. Some things need to be stored in the freezer, obviously.

I hope you can use some of these ideas, or at least get some inspiration from these... Good luck and I hope you feel well soon.