Favorite Quick Meals
#140308 - 01/20/05 08:40 AM
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I was looking for some ideas of peoples fav quick meals. I have IBS-c but with a lot of nausea. Nothing really appeals.I was just wondering what some people liked. Thanks
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For quick lunches I like a microwaved sweet potato or Healthy Choice soup. For quick dinners I get recipes from Cooking Light magazine. They always have some made in 30 minutes or less. Here is one I like.
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Hi, Caprice and welcome to the board!
I'm IBS-D but I've been stable for a whole year (NO D). I do get nauseous because of my migraines and when I'm queasy I usually stick with cereal or plain bagels. Oatmeal is my rescue meal when nothing else sounds good. Also Rice Krispies. Plain white rice with a little poached chicken in it is pretty easy to get down. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches also usually work for me.
Do you take anything for the nausea? Ginger tea, ginger ale, Pepto-Bismol, Dramamine II all help me. Bio-bands that press on the accupressure point also help.
I can totally sympathize. Nothing sounds good when you're a little queasy.
Feel better and keep coming back, okay?!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Oatmeal is my safe staple, and when I have C I add cut up prunes and that often does the trick. Also I love microwaved sweet potatoes. Veggie burgers cooked in a pan on the stove are so quick and easy so I eat them all the time. Crackers with reduced fat natural peanut butter or natural, sugar free preserves are what I always eat when I feel queasy.
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Thank you for asking the question, and for posting answers! I am with caprice...often C and naseous, too. My problem is that while I may feel "off," I often feel hungry. (Not sure if I'm really hungry or if I just think I want to eat.) At any rate, the ideas for simple foods are great. Thanks!
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Noodles with smart balance butter and soy paremsan. Sometimes I throw on a few cooked veggies. I also love sweet potatoes microwaved with brown sugar and smart balance butter. Turkey burgers out of the freezer with safe oven fries, tuna fish with lemon ,pepper, or fat free mayo on fresh bread.
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What would you serve with it? Anything for IF? I need ideas. 
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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I like spaghetti with tomato sauce. I cook 1/2 regular, 1/2 whole wheat spaghetti. That way I figure I get both SF and IF. I like soybutter and jelly sandwiches for a real quick lunch. Only a thin smear since fats an issue. I use polaner seedless raspberry. I munch on raw carrots too.
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Rice noodles with flavoring (the brand name escapes me) with some veggies thrown in. I tolerate cooked carrots, mushrooms, and green beans well.
If I'm feeling really icky, I go for white rice, either plain or with some Smart Balance Lite.
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Or one of each, like with the spaghetti?
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~ Beth
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Hi. I have IBS-C, also. I take a probiotic (Bifidopholus Flora Force) twice a day (2 in AM and 2 in PM). It took my nausea away to a great degree. Also, not a quick food, but, I make fresh ginger tea with honey quite often, not only for queasiness, but for upset stomach, too. And/or Ginger Chews. Also, believe it or not!!!! (and it IS in Heather's IBS book) Catnip tea (fresh dried tea leaves - Whole Foods Market). It helps with a nausea, insomnia, tension, stomach pain, etc. etc. Hope you feel better, too.
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organic white rice and peas with a little bit of vegan margarine and sea salt. also, cooked wheat grains is very comforting. i eat both when im feeling really bad.
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VEGAN ASHLEY~IBS/C
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Hey,
I also love baked sweet potatoes...I eat them with sauteed tofu or tempeh and something green like chard or spinach. Soup is always a good bet too, and requires almost no preparation. I'm C too, and when I get nausea or pain, I find the bananas go down really well...in the morning, I like to slice them over cereal and unsweetened soymilk. Experiment with grains like polenta and quinoa, which are healthy, quick, and easy to cook. Another lifesaver for me is Wildwood soy yogurt, which is cultured so that it has all the healthy bacteria that helps your tummy, and comes in the little to-go containers, or the big tubs. Also, like others said, when nothing else sounds good, peanut butter always goes down smooth for me, as long as I eat it on bread or crackers.
Feel better soon!
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Julia
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Hi Shelby. I'd be too full if I ate a sandwich and a potato. I'm trying not to eat so much bread...but I need some IF to go along with the potato to be a full, complete lunch. Or a spread for the tater.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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It surprises me whenever I hear C people eating Bananas for some reason. I always think they constipate...brainwashed from the BRAT philosophy!
What do you eat with your polenta and quinoa for a quick lunch?
Thanks!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Hmmm...I've heard others say that bananas constipate them, but they are so gentle on my tummy, and I've never had a problem with them...what is the BRAT philosophy?
My favorite soups are Amy's canned black bean, lentil vegetable, or split pea. I also like the Imagine Organic soups, which have "creamy" varieties like cream of mushroom and tomato, but are dairy free (they use soymilk instead!)
Polenta is awesome served with hot tomato sauce, and melted soy cheese on top, and, if you can tolerate it, a small side salad or some grilled veggies. I usually stirfry some tofu and veggies to go with my quinoa, but you can eat it plain, or with just the veggies, because unlike most grains, it is a complete protein! I also forgot to mention that black beans and rice, plus some veggies of your choice, salsa, or a little avocado are also great for when you want something warm and filling, and veggie burger sandwiches are excellent when you want something you can eat with your hands.
Hope that helps!
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Julia
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Can I ask what kind of veggies you recommend for the quinoa and polenta? Do you make your own polenta or use the tube kind (which has citric acid in it)?
You don't get gassy from the bean, lentil or pea soups? Or the soy based Imagine?
The BRAT philosophy is that you should eat bananas, rice, applesauce and toast to help diarrhea!
Thanks again for posting!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Hey Beth,
I love to put Earth Balance vegan buttery spread on my sweet potatoes (it tastes just like butter!) and if I'm in the mood, I'll sprinkle a little cinnamon on it.
I often eat salads with my sweet potatoes, but many people can't tolerate them...I suggest some kind of grilled lean protein (like tofu or chicken) and something leafy green, which you can cook or puree if you like.
Hope that helps!
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Julia
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The veggies I most often use for grilling are zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, chard, spinach, mushrooms, and carrots. I have tried the tube polenta, and it is faster for cooking, but I usually buy the bulk stuff, because it's cheaper.
Actually, all the fiber in the bean soups helps my C, and I don't get gassy as long as I take some Beano and Digestive Enzymes with my meal. The Imagine soups don't bother me, but then, soymilk has never been a problem for me either...
The BRAT philosophy is funny, because all those foods (with the exception of toast) seem to really help my C...go figure!
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Julia
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BRAT is also used for those suffering from nausea and vomiting. I had a friend who went to the ER because she couldn't stop vomiting; the doctor prescribed the BRAT diet for her to follow for two days. So, I don't think it's just for D, but for anyone whose digestive system is being extra touchy. Also, it's only to be used for a couple of days, a lot like the BTC diet.
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And how many do you take with a meal? And how many beano?
Thanks again, Julia!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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