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Posted 6/16/2015 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I have proctitis so constipation is a major problem and I've been experimenting with a high fiber diet ( whole wheat breads, brown rice, etc) and then a gluten free diet to see if gluten was the problem. I now have realized that the problem is starchy foods... breads, pasta, potatoes, rice flour, tapioca flour, etc and that's why the gluten free diet didn't seem to help much either. It seems like starch based foods just clog me up and then trouble starts. My question is do any of you guys follow a low starch diet... if so any idea what kind of breads / grains I can and should incorporate in my diet?

I'm aware of the SCD and Paleo diet but have been vegetarian ( although I eat eggs) my whole life and not sure if this diet will work for me.. I really can't afford to lose weight.. it's taken me a while to get to my current 105 lbs. Any tips would be appreciated!
Posted 6/16/2015 8:47 AM (GMT 0)
breads and grains aren't low starch. I'd advise you to cut them all out for a few days and then try each one separately over a 3-4 day period to see which bug you and which don't. You can also of course make almond flour bread, but it is a poor replacement for real bread.

You might want to add psyllium seed to your diet. You say you're a vegetarian so I assume you're already eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, but maybe see where you can add some more fruit to try to keep things moving.

If you're trying to gain weight and you eat dairy, don't stint on cheese and butter (more than milk) and try cooking with coconut milk as well. All are high in calories.
Posted 6/16/2015 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks FSLondon... I have never tried almond flour but might try it out in the near future. It seems like I can handle a little bit of starch but for the most part, it doesn't seem to help much. I have tried psyllium husk and I think it irritates my system a little. Is psyllium seed different from that or similar?
Posted 6/16/2015 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium seed is different. Husk is not recommended for people with IBD. Good luck.
Posted 6/17/2015 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
I really like using coconut flour for bread. Alldayidreamaboutfood.com has some really good recipes using that and almond flour. I use a handheld spiralizer to make zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti and I "rice" cauliflower for curry rice, to make pizza crust, for casseroles, etc... Google or do a Pinterest search for low carb recipes and you won't be disappointed.
Posted 6/17/2015 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium husk is both soluble and insoluble, and is ok for IBDers...take it with food.
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Posted 6/17/2015 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
if juice doesnt bother you try drinking it instead of water to get more calories
beware some juices may constipate you
i know pear juice keeps things moving so you may kill two birds with one stone
Posted 6/17/2015 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone... yesterday I looked up low carb options and zucchini / squash noodles seem to be popular... thanks for the website link Kdragon09.. I will def check it out.

I have ibs too so follow the vegetarian low fodmap diet... I stay away from all juices although I'm sure I will be able to tolerate a bit of some juices... it really is the calories that I'm concerned about.. let's see how this works out..:)

Quincy.. thanks.. in the past I have taken metamucil at night time a few hours after dinner...not so sure it was helping so just stayed with miralax instead.. is it known to be more effective if taken with food or is there some other reason? thanks!
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