Ashley?
#207281 - 08/21/05 07:21 PM
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Augie
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thanks!
Do you find that you have better BMs when you eat more high IF foods without the SF as a buffer? I noticed in another post that you said you eat whole grain breads too. I am thinking of just eating IF now since this diet doesn't seem to be helping my constipation that well. So, I was wondering if you have "abandoned" the white foods and gone on you own with eating more whole grains, fruits with peels on them, etc, all without a SF base beforehand? Like your cereal and plum for your first meal of the day...that's a lot of IF. I suppose the Acacia could be considered your SF though.
I find that eating a SF base before my IF foods makes me too full to eat enough IF which in turn makes me more constipated. I'm scared to try the new appoach though. What are you doing now? Has it helped you with the C?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Hi littlebear! Would you mind sharing your recipes for macaroni and pizza? I've never been able to get a good recipe for either one that's vegan/organic and they both sound so good right now! Thanks! 
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~*Faye*~ ^-^
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first i boiled some water adding a pinch of salt and a tiny-bit of organic olive oil. once the water was boiling, i added in my noodles [i used organic twisty noodles but forgot the name  ] i let it boil on HIGH HEAT until it bubbled once, then reduced to 6-7 heat, and then reduced again, to 3-4 heat. after the noodles are very done and plump [cooking them longer wont burn them--it only makes them fatter and yummier!] drain them with a strainer and toss them back in the pot. add in about 1 TSP/earth balance NON-GMO vegan margarine [such a long name] a little plain soymilk and shred lots of FOLLOW YOUR HEART VEGAN CHEDDAR CHEESE. add a TEENY! amount of olive oil just for a little flavor [even though the oil is a trigger, its an omega-3 fatty acid that you need and its the healtiest oil to choose from] once all the mac-n-cheese goodness is in your pot, put it back on your burner and increase heat to HIGH again, stirring continuously. eyeball it whenever you feel its down. put it in a bowl to eat and add a pinch of salt. i added chopped tomatoes on top which was really yummy too! i hope it turns out good!! i was in such a little-kid mood to make macaroni let me know how you like it--bye!
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VEGAN ASHLEY~IBS/C
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youre welcome
im glad that you asked me those questions! i find that i have BMs when i take my acacia and psyllium every day. there were a few days in europe i went without one or the other and that was when i did have a little trouble.
i wouldnt say that ive abandan eating white-bread foods, i just dont eat them very often. when i go to whole foods, i get really excited about all the healthy things they have to eat. i used to be really reserved about my diet but since becoming a vegan, im choosing to be healthy and eating what i want. with vegan and organic food, you never have to worry if something is safe/unsafe. the word safe shouldnt mean whether or not a food will upset you. it should mean literally, whether or not a food is safe to eat [ie: no presservatives or chemicals or bovine growth hormones] i guess ive kind of kicked aside the boundries i built on food. while on vacation i let myself have more of the foods i stayed away from, and more of them then i would usually take. i was eating hummus made from fresh chick peas and fresh olive oil. and i ate peaches and pears and little plums and all with skins!! even in amsterdam i had falafels [middleastern dish] and vegan brownies and salad!! it rocked. but europe does differently with their farming. and i dont think theyve gotten to the level america has with its food preservation. but seriously--everything that goes in, comes out.
i found also that i was naturally very busy. i didnt have time to worry if i was staying inside of my diet plan. if you eat everything fresh from the earth, its guarenteed safe. of course you should do whatever approach you feel is comfortable, seeing as how this IS america and not the meditaranian!! obviously everything cant be fresh 24/7--but if you live near whole foods, go there and shop around for your usual foods, but try to find zestier versions, or more savory, or more fruitful and tasty. its much more easier to eat when you make your own shopping list  ciao!
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VEGAN ASHLEY~IBS/C
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Thank you very much for the recipe! I'll try it tommorrow night for dinner! Hmmmm...or maybe lunch cause it's sooner!
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~*Faye*~ ^-^
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I've often contemplated the same thing. Worth a try, I think. Need the IF to keep things moving.
Since I can't eat more than 1 cup at a time, SF just fills me up. I always take SFS before eating (2g/meal).
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IBS-C with major bloat!
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Uwponine?
#209227 - 08/28/05 09:30 AM
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Augie
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Have you had the nerve to try this yet? I went to the store to look at the cereals Little Bear eats and they have about 11 grams of IF fiber in them! I chickened out and didn't buy. They looked yummy, yummy...but the whole flax seeds, and all the IF scared me too much. It's hard to teach an old dog new ideas after reading the boards for so long.
I want to be brave enough to try it though! Let me know how you do and if you do it!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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I still need a little SF w/ questionable meals. I can tell the difference w/ even cooked veggies, but I don't use much.
IE: 1/4 c SF to 3/4 c IF.
I don't do cereals but live on protein shakes w/ rice milk. IBS safe and full of protein. Can't beat it. 
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IBS-C with major bloat!
Gluten Free Vegan
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