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Posted 11/7/2009 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
I love everything on the pro-inflammatory list! I am tapering down my pred. and have noticed inflammation in other parts of my body coming back (although thankfully the Apriso is keeping my tummy okay). I need to start eating more anti-inflammatory foods to keep my inflammation to a minimum.

What kinds of snacks do you enjoy? I love chips, cookies, candy, cakes so any fun snacks you could recommend would be great!
Posted 11/8/2009 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I could use some suggestions too!
Posted 11/8/2009 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
What do you mean, inflammation in other parts of the body?
Posted 11/8/2009 3:07 AM (GMT 0)

I don't believe any of our "fun" snacks are on the list.  This according to about.

"Over all, when you are choosing anti-inflammatory foods to help reduce your inflammation and pain, choose fresh foods instead of heavily processed foods. Here are some tips:

  • Breakfast could be oatmeal served with fresh berries and walnuts, with a cup of soy milk.
  • Snack on whole fruits, nuts, seeds, and fresh vegetables throughout the day instead of cookies and candy.
  • Eat more fish and less fatty red meat.
  • Stay away from deep fried foods and bake or stir fry your meals instead.
  • Choose green, orange, and yellow vegetables for your side dishes.
  • Drink plenty of water, fresh 100% fruit and vegetable juices, herbal teas and green "

I think we just have to make concessions if we want to feel better.  I still love my cookies but limiting them!!                           

Posted 11/8/2009 3:47 AM (GMT 0)

Peety said...
What do you mean, inflammation in other parts of the body?

My Rosacea is acting up, my joints are very achy like they were before pred. (although that could be from tapering the pred.), and my sinuses feel very inflammed causing me bad headaches.

That stinks there are no fun and tasty snacks mad . I did buy some pumpkin seeds and Crasins at the store today. Not nearly as good as my other treats, though.
Posted 11/8/2009 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
I thought seeds and nuts were not good for us? Boy, I have a lot to learn. I'm glad I found this site.
Posted 11/8/2009 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
Guacamole. <3
Posted 11/8/2009 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
I cannot have seeds or nuts because they just go through "rough" and I also have a few diverticuli pockets.  BUT - I eat natural peanut butter every morning on white toast - best meal of my day!

ElaineNY

Posted 11/8/2009 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
As long as I'm not in a flare, nuts don't bother me. So, if they have anti-inflammatory properties, they would be a good snack for me. Guacamole is a great idea. I love it! I wonder if there are baked chips that use whole wheat flour out there. I should try Whole Foods. I also like peanut butter and sunflower butter so that's a good option, too.
Posted 11/8/2009 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Tortilla chips are actually ground corn, which is, I believe considered a whole grain. Not the healthiest whole grain ever but if we are talking about a splurge snack...go for it! :-)
Posted 11/8/2009 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
I tolerate nuts, seeds and scratchy thigns liek that fine if I'm in remission. If not, it's peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter.....
Posted 11/8/2009 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
I apologize for the above - I can't type correctly today - argh!
Posted 11/8/2009 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I take ginger snack. Japanese store sells them. They are real ginger that are cooked. The gingers are coated with sugar. Wen I eat them, I remove sugar from the ginger before I eat.
Jin
Posted 11/8/2009 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
I like to snack on popchips. I was introduced to them while on this forum. There are a tasty snack!!!
Posted 11/9/2009 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
If anyone is interested Trader Joes has gluten free pretzels,potato chips,popcorn.
Posted 11/9/2009 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

Almond butter on gluten free bagels is pretty good and it is anti-inflammatory. Also, unpasterized honey on bagels is good too. It ain't cookies but it isn't bad at all....lol.
Posted 11/9/2009 9:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
I too have just tappered off pred and I have had bad headaches and my sinuses are bad again. Also my body is aching like mad!! just walking up the stairs my legs are burning!

Hope you start to feel better soon

Ness
Posted 11/9/2009 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
Tazbum--good to know. The headaches I have had for the past few days with my sinuses feeling like someone put a balloon in them have been awful. I hope it's just temporary. I have been eating better the last few days and today I don't have a headache. I hope you feel better soon, too.

Sounds like I need to go to Trader Joes.
Posted 11/9/2009 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Okay I just got back from Trader Joes and I found a very yummy treat. They are dark chocolate (anti-inflammatory) covered edamame (also anti-inflammatory). They are so good! I also bought some sweet potato chips. I haven't tried them yet. I bought a bunch of nuts and some dried berries. I feel much better now that I have some yummy treats around the house that won't make me sick.

Thanks for all the help!
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