Re: bloat
#322773 - 01/20/08 10:20 AM
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CJIBSDG
Reged: 12/24/07
Posts: 153
Loc: Idaho
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About how many bags do you use per 1/2 gallon water?
I'm worried about the fructosse in applesauce.  Have you tried branching out and trying other fruits....such as mango or papaya or berries, etc?
oh, I agree about the bananas...C and gas for me, I think. Too bad cuz I absolutely love them! 
You eat gluten right?
I use 2 fennel bags per 1/2 gallon. As for the applesauce that I eat, there is no added sugar or HFCS, I know that apples do naturally have fructose but I don't seem to have a problem with this. I have had papayas and mangos but I don't really care too much for these so I pretty much just stick to the applesauces - I do sometimes eat the mango peach (but it has HFCS added - haven't been able to find a Mott's no sugar add in this flavor).
I agree, the banana issue is a real bummer for me too b/c they are my favorite fruit (and so convenient). Yes, I do eat gluten - I was tested for celiac (both the blood test and endoscopy - both negative) and I haven't noticed a problem with gluten (but who knows, it's all just so dang complicated). On the upside, I am learning more and more everyday so I guess someday I'll get there 
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Re: bloat
#322781 - 01/20/08 11:34 AM
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Syl
Reged: 03/13/05
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Loc: SK, CANADA
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Does HFCS bother you?
There is almost as much free fructose in some varieties of apples as there is in HFCS. HFCS has 10 grams/100 grams of excess fructose. A peeled Granny Smith apple have about 7 grams/100 grams and in the form of applesauce the amount is higher.
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I have some auto-immune disease (Sjogren's and Thyoiditis) and having gluten and wheat sensitivity goes along with that (I tested neg for celiac antibodies, but that was after I quit eating gluten, so who knows?).
I used to be C, but that's better now since I've been taking thyroid meds, and watching my diet. Yeah, rice makes me more C, but I still eat it because I don't have too many choices...
"Drop Cookies": gluten free are easy. I get the Arrowhead Mills GF baking mix (already has leavening)
Blend Dry Ingredients
1/2 c. GF baking mix
1/2 c. white sorghum flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. Xanthan gum
2/3 c. brown sugar
Blend Wet ingredients with eggbeater and add to dry ingredients, mix just until blended (it'll be a bit on the wet side):
2 eggs
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 TB. honey
1 tsp. lemon flavoring
Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet (I use parchment paper, not greased). They spread a bit. Bake in 350 deg. oven for 12-15 minutes. Don't overcook, or they get too hard. Makes 2 dozen.
They're fairly soft and cake-like, but they satisfy my snacking sweet tooth.
Homemade soup:
Start with a couple of tablespoons of cooking oil in a big pot, with medium heat.
Slice and chop some vegetables, whatever you like, and throw them in the pot, for example:
celery
red pepper
carrot
zucchini
mushrooms
Stir them around---coat with the oil, till they are a bit "sauteed," partly cooked and hot.
Add the water, some salt, some spices if you like (oregano, bay leaf, cumin, etc.)
Add some crushed tomatoes (canned) and a small can of tomato sauce (I get Del Monte which doesn't have onions or garlic).
You can add some frozen veggies too, like a bit of corn, peas, broccoli.
Simmer until done.
You have to play with the proportions: too much liquid and it tastes "watery."
Variations: omit the tomatoes and sauce, and add small pieces of pre-cooked chicken; or add a half a can of black beans or pinto beans, some mild chili powder.
Anyway, I'm sure you get the idea---"put what you've got in the pot." If you make a big enough quantity, then it lasts 3-4 days in the fridge. Take out enough for a bowl and microwave it 3 minutes----Lunch.
Kind of a long post--should have put it in the recipe forum!
Calli
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You eat them everyday?
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