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Posted 3/16/2009 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Rather than add to the help for recipes post I would like to state here that I must be backwards or ? 

Anti-inflammatory:
Turmeric (mild curries) - best anti-inflammatory property found in nature
Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach)
Salmon
Ginger
Garlic                    (The only things  here I can eat are cinnamon and very well 

                                     cooked small amount of greens)
Cinnamon
Berries

Pro-inflammatory:
Eggs                                  (I live on these - a lot of dairy, cheese, not too

                                             much red meat, too much sugar - which I am

                                             trying to cut back, no substitutes but Splenda,

                                             no spicy food or fried and love my tomatoes

                                             occasonal hotdog or bologna sandwich)
Dairy
Red meats
Sugar and sugar substitutes
Processed foods
Spicy foods
Fried foods
Nightshades (tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers, eggplant )

I do fine on these and no wheat (only white bread) or high fiber - kills my colon.  Told to stay on this low fiber, low roughage until in remission.  Hope it is not holding me back but I tried adding a little salad and WOW!!

ElaineNY

Posted 3/16/2009 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
I think that diet with UC is so highly individualized that lists like this don't really work for all. So, I say eat what makes you feel ok and avoid what doesn't! :) So far, it doesn't seem to make much difference what I do and don't eat, except that foods high in roughage tend to come out in an identifiable form!
Posted 3/16/2009 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'm with you Fruitgirl, I can eat just about anything as long as it's not too greasy or spicy. (I really miss Mexican food! )And there are a few fruits that bother me. Even salads are fine.

So if it doesn't bother you...enjoy!!
Posted 3/16/2009 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ElaineNY,

If certain anti-inflammatory foods bother you, then don't eat them.

I can't eat applesauce (due to its fructose content), and it's listed in the BRATTY diet for helping to rid diarrhea. I can eat bananas, rice, toast, and tea; so I eat those. I don't eat yogurt, because I don't like it. Thank goodness for Probiotics.

I've never heard of anyone not being able to eat turmeric though. You can't eat rice with turmeric added to it? How about turmeric supplements? Do these bother you too?

I do stay away from pro-inflammatory foods when I'm flaring. It just doesn't make sense to eat something that exacerbates inflammations.
Posted 3/17/2009 12:05 AM (GMT 0)

Joy - how would I know if it bothered the inflammation in particular?  I eat what doesn't give me gas or indigestion since I have a hiatal hernia and GERD plus IBS.  Not sure what makes inflammation worse but when I eat anything "rough" it goes through the rectum that way - OUCH!

I can't stand tumeric - never thought of pills!  By the way, I eat unsweetened applesauce - only fruit that really agrees - can't drink juice.  Dairy is my best - especially cheese!  AND, I eat lowfat peanut butter every morning on white toast for breakfast.  I am doing fine.  Like you say - we are all different - just thought it was strange that I seem opposite from recommended - can't eat anything RAW!

ElaineNY

Posted 3/17/2009 12:18 AM (GMT 0)

kops2da said...
Joy - how would I know if it bothered the inflammation in particular? I eat what doesn't give me gas or indigestion since I have a hiatal hernia and GERD plus IBS. Not sure what makes inflammation worse but when I eat anything "rough" it goes through the rectum that way - OUCH!

I can't stand tumeric - never thought of pills! By the way, I eat unsweetened applesauce - only fruit that really agrees - can't drink juice. Dairy is my best - especially cheese! AND, I eat lowfat peanut butter every morning on white toast for breakfast. I am doing fine. Like you say - we are all different - just thought it was strange that I seem opposite from recommended - can't eat anything RAW!

ElaineNY

Hi ElaineNY,

That must be very difficult to have to eat for other problems too. I'm finding it difficult, but necessary, just to not eat anything high in fructose.

I'm glad you're doing fine.
Posted 3/17/2009 12:31 AM (GMT 0)

It is like trial and error.  I KNOW I am addicted to sugar and anything sweet!  So far I have cut back on refined sugar, artificial sweeteners (just use Splenda lightly) and buy unsweetened fruit, etc.  I also cut way back on cured meats, sugary cereal and my favorite cookies!!

WE all have to do what we have to do if we want to feel good or pay the price!  I do miss salad and had a little last week - most went right through but I was not sick.

ElaineNY

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