great colonscopy results - spinach/seed diet remission

Hi All - I just wanted to share that today I had my check-up colonscopy and I was expecting good results - and I got them.  My Doc was very surprised to find very little inflammation - the little that was there is probably due to the prep because before yesterday's prep I had no blood or other symptoms.  I have been following the spinach/seed diet and in remission because of it since about late June.  Amazing for me because prior to that I was never in remission and was facing going to heavier meds.  So once again I really have to thank everyone on this forum for support and CfromUtah for sharing the spinach/seed thing.

Congrats on remission!  Hey, I missed this whole spinach/sunflower seed diet discussion... does someone have the link to the original thread or threads handy? Thanks.

That is great news. Earlier this summer I tried the sunflower seeds for 2 weeks and was feeling back to NORMAL, yes, NORMAL in 2 weeks. I couldn't do the spinach but was eating I believe 8 oz of sunflower seeds a day, thats all it took. It didn't last long enough for me before I got stuck back in a rut. I started snacking on carrots (bad idea) and they screwed me up. Went back to seeds and couldn't stomach them. So here I am now months later on my 2nd or so day of seeds and am bound and determined to start feeling better. I'm gonna start eating spinach and eggs for breakfast as well. I CAN DO THIS! and so can you!

Thats all, sorry didn't want to jack your thread but I am very happy your off meds and its working for you!

I see the links to this diet thread have been reposted- thanks for that. In any case, I know that I cannot eat seeds without flaring, but that nut butters of all sorts also cause me to flare. Furthermore, magnesium gives me D. That said, I am always willing to try things and plan to go buy some sunflower butter, and start with a tiny teaspoonful. I already eat spinach from time to time and tolerate it. Typically, I microwave fresh spinach. I know, nutriotnally I should steam or boil it, and will do so if I try this diet.

i am looking all over for the spinach and seed diet can someone please tell me what it entails thank u

Probiotic said...
I see the links to this diet thread have been reposted- thanks for that. In any case, I know that I cannot eat seeds without flaring, but that nut butters of all sorts also cause me to flare. Furthermore, magnesium gives me D. That said, I am always willing to try things and plan to go buy some sunflower butter, and start with a tiny teaspoonful. I already eat spinach from time to time and tolerate it. Typically, I microwave fresh spinach. I know, nutriotnally I should steam or boil it, and will do so if I try this diet.

Microwaving veggies apparently does not remove any more nutrients than boiling if cooked to the same tenderness.

bbc said...
Microwaving veggies apparently does not remove any more nutrients than boiling if cooked to the same tenderness.

Not to hijack the thread, but this depends on which nutrients.  Minerals are not affected, but anti-oxidants can be.  I have seen this sttudy cited alot re. broccoli as an example:

http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/microwaving-broccoli-reduces-health-benefits/91ba323b0b803110VgnVCM20000012281eac____/nutrition.recipes/nutrition.basics/cooking.tips