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It won't be too bad! I've made cream sauces with soymilk. The trick is to make a "roux" first. A roux is equal parts flour and usually butter, but I substitute Earth Balance. Gently cook the flour and Earth Balance, slowly add warmed soymilk and stir, stir, stir. You've just created a vegan bechamel sauce. For Alfredo, add some parmesan substitute and there you go! No, it is definitely NOT the Alfredo sauce we know and love, but it will do when a craving hits. My grandmother would be rolling over in her grave if she ever saw me cooking like this!!!! What kind of an Italian am I??!!
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That's funny about the Italian thing. My family is also Italian, and you should have seen my mom's face when I asked if we could substitute ground turkey breast for ground beef in some of her homemade ravioli. You would think I had requested the addition of dirt to the recipe! 
The ravioli turned out great, but I think my grandmother is haunting me! 
Take Care!
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Eating out has never been so easy for us. Here are a few of my suggestions that have worked with great success over the last 60 days for me! Keep in mind that I have IBS-D and still have slight coloitis from surgery.
1- you probably have anxiety from reations from food. But we all know so much about what we can and can not ever ever eat. good start.
2-if you are lucky enough to be part of the descion making process of where you go for meetings etc- ask to be in charge of making the plans. This way you can call and chit chat about the menu and your "special dietary needs" all while making reservations!
3- choose places that have a varied menu. This will give you a wider range of choices- especially if you have to build your own meal.
4- most places offer low fat options! Fabulous! That's probably where you will find your chicken and fish with a starch and veggie side. Now just order everyting without the sauce. For me- I also have to switch up the veggies- the regular brocoli and squash mixes will put me back on cast away island with Wilson the terrible colon.
5- notice what kind of rolls/bread are being served pre-meal as you are being seated. If it's a white bread variety- eat the MIDDLE out of a couple of pieces prior to eating to pad your stomach. Can't eat the rolls? Ask for a few saltines when you order your beverage or a roll meant for a sandwhich. EVERY place has those.
6- Bring your own crackers, nilla wafers, animal crackers and tea bag of choice with you. Have them while you wait for your food. I have my peppermint tea as we experiment with our eat outings.
7- Don't hassle the waiter. If your ordering becomes too intensive with questions- you're likley not doing your homework. Might be better to let them put in the other parties orders and look for something plain jane quick.
8- My ordering with new guests usually sparks questions- like "Are you on a special diet" Resist sarcasm here. I've learned that saying things like "No- I prefer a bland tastless expensive meal and still staying fat" isn't nice.... This gives me a brief opp to give some education that I have a digestive eating disorder and sometimes food and I don't get along so well.
9- Tip well. They WILL remember you and your special order.
10- If you've made it this far- thanks for reading my personal tips. I hope they help at least one of you. You can't live in fear for your your life. Now go out and embrace it.
Virtual hugs to you all.
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IBS-D, with Coloitis from surgery
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You can make fettuccine alfredo with silken tofu, whirred and spiced in a blender. In fact anything that requires a cream sauce can be made with this (Including quiche-adding soy or LF mayo to make it puff up). Its good and has so far caused me no issues.
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On the saltines #5 I remember Heather Saying they were BAD NEWS! You would think safe but she mentioned they were not. I cant remember why.
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IBS C Mostly .. More stable than ever Since being on the IBS diet! I THANK GOD FOR THIS BOARD! I can alternate to IBS A at times of stress, hormones or anxiety. LACTOSE INTOLERANT
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I eat Those Quaker Oatmeal bars all the time I keep them in the car and in my purse for when I need something quick. I have never had a problem are you having a problem with them BendeeWendee?
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IBS C Mostly .. More stable than ever Since being on the IBS diet! I THANK GOD FOR THIS BOARD! I can alternate to IBS A at times of stress, hormones or anxiety. LACTOSE INTOLERANT
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If your diets still limited I'd recommend the eat for IBS cook book. I'm pretty much safe with everything in there except the annoyingly delicious orange cake. I don't know why I'd thought I'd be safe with a fruit that always caused me problems pre IBS LOL.
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