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Posted 6/4/2009 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
I think that fresh pineapple just may be a great anti-inflammatory - at least for me. Usually I eat a meal and within 30 minutes I am in the bathroom because the digestion process kicks off all that lovely gut activity. However, 2 weeks ago, I hit on a sale for fresh pineapple. So the only thing different I added to my diet was pineapple - several chunks before eating. Guess what? I did not have to run to the potty for several hours! That hasn't happened in like forever. I tried it for several days in a row, and each day was the same.

Then I went for several days without the pineapple and I was back to the same old routine - heading to the bathroom after a meal. Added the pineapple back and I was potty free for a few hours after eating. Hmmm .... fresh pineapple seems to be one of the "it" foods for me! I did read up on it and it does have some amazing anti-inflammatory properties ... if anyone decides to try fresh pineapple, let me know how you do ...
Posted 6/4/2009 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Pineapple has bromelain in it, therefore making it anti-inflammatory. The only trouble is that it is high in sugar which is bad for a lot of people on here.
Posted 6/4/2009 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
isn't it sorta acidic tho? i might be EXTREMELY off... i'm stupid sometimes. lol
Posted 6/4/2009 6:08 AM (GMT 0)
Yes. There are certain foods that reduce inflammation. Pineapple is one of them. It contains Bromelain, a key enzyme that aids digestion and helps reduce diarrhea.

Pineapple is one of the few fruits my system can tolerate. I don't know whether or not it helps reduce inflammation in my case, because I was too scared to try it until after my flare subsided (I'm fructose intolerant).

Turmeric Rice; mild curries, which contain turmeric; spinach, and Tension Tamer tea from Celestial Seasonings helped banish my last flare. These foods/beverages worked so well in reducing the inflammation that I started overeating and gained weight during my last flare.

Turmeric Rice: Cook 1 cup of rice with 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of butter.

It is a known fact that certain ingredients found in nature contain anti-inflammatory properties. It is a shame that our current western doctors are so ignorant when it comes to diet.
Posted 6/4/2009 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
I may try fresh pineapple as well. i have had urges this week or feeling I will use the loo a lot in the morning. Ive been chewing raw baby leaf spinach. This stops the action and lets me go around as almost normal. I started to use the spinach after being on raw foods. The raw foods diet made me really constipated. So to balance it out I added some acid foods with the alkaline foods. It seems to be working for now.
Posted 6/4/2009 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
I have the same thing. When I eat fresh pineapple, it helps me and good thing because I LOVE pineapple. But, canned pineapple does the opposite, probably because of all the corn syrup or whatever it sits in.
Posted 6/4/2009 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah ... I think it has to be fresh pineapple or even frozen pineapple? I didn't think about the sugar content hurting some people ... I guess I am one of the lucky UC sufferers who can handle most natural sugars and dairy ...
Posted 6/4/2009 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
pinapple is really citrus tho, it is acidic, but once you digest it leaves a Alkaline ash..

It may be really unsoothing for many here with inflammed and sensitive/raw colons.. so be careful.

you can get bromelian supplments/extracts wich will be Much better for your tummys when they are so sensitive /raw..
Posted 6/4/2009 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I eat only fresh pineapple. Canned pineapple is on the list of fruits not to eat if one is fructose intolerant.
Posted 6/4/2009 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
sweetmelody-Pinapple is slightly basic, actually. My boyfriend looked it up as some point to be a pain in the ass.

That's some nice news, as fresh pineapple is AMAZING.

Now my mouth is watering...
Posted 6/4/2009 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
kiwi is supposed to be good for digestion, too.
Posted 6/5/2009 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
kiwi would aswell be a rapid detoxifier, has lots of vitamin c, and them lil seeds.. they can irritate an already sensitive and raw colon, I would take it easy on those kinda fruits..

sub acid fruits, sweet fruits are the way to go for us..
papaya, banana, mangos(some may be sensitive to these), cherimoyas, SOAKED dates, blue berries,

you may want to avoid strawberries cus they are rapid detoxifier too, and they have lil seeds, and are very acidic..

you may want to avoid sulfur, as it can irritate the colon, but if your okay with them, Figs, raw and soft dried figs. =]


I personally try to aim for a alkaline based diet. creating a beautiful and healthy enviornment in my gut. =]
Posted 6/6/2009 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
     Alkaline diet is making more sense to me.  I am currently flaring after enjoying three wonderful weeks vacationing near Hershey, PA.  We went out to eat with our friends A LOT.  One of the places we love to go specializes in Italian food and I ate more than my share.  The garlic bread really did a number on me and I remember I had to take Pepto Bismal that evening.  After that episode it was a downward spiral for me.

     When home I usually make my own spaghetti sauce and add a bit of baking soda to reduce the acidity.  Does this mean I will never be able to eat spaghetti sauce or pizza again? shocked

Posted 6/6/2009 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
Are you sure it was the garlic bread? Italian food contains tomatoes and cheese, both of which are pro-inflammatory.
Posted 6/6/2009 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
I would recommend avoid breads.. I cat stress that enough, they are always starch/carbs, Im sure at the resturaunts they use gluten products as well.

You can find rice crust pizzas at the store, like from AMYS, she has a gluten free, dairy free rice crust spinach pizza, but I would avoid that as well,

also I would avoid soy, as Its not gluten free. so Ive been told..
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