I need help on tomatoe sauces!
#115835 - 10/25/04 07:34 PM
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I used to use Ragu spaghetti sauce but it gives me tummy ache and red poo. I cannot tolerate tomatoes. Would using tomatoe paste or tomatoe puree help the red poo or tummy aches? (spaghetti is my favorit food) (no onions for me)
Fembeth
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Hmm... unfortunately, I don't think using tomato puree or paste is going to be much different from using sauce, as far as the overall effect on your digestive system. You can try it if you like, but I'd say that if sauce bothers you, the other tomato products will too. Sorry. 
There are lots of non-tomato pasta options out there! This has been discussed before, on this board and the diet board... do a search, and you'll probably come up with all kinds of ideas.  Good luck!
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I don't think that using those other tomato products will help you if you're sensitive. However -- on the good news side -- when I first found out I had IBS -- I couldn't do tomato sauces either. I have been stable now since the first part of this year and I just started last month trying once in a while having a new kind of sauce. I didn't get Ragu -- I got Bertollini (I think that's the brand name) -- tomato & basil. It has a big freshness claim -- which I think helps with cutting the acidity -- fresher is better. Also -- I added a little sugar & a little ginger to the sauce and took all my digestive aids. I also made sure to eat more pasta than sauce -- and ate pasta first (and soluble fiber supplement before that). So far - so good. I have had it four times now (plus leftovers)without any attacks.
So -- if you get to a point where you are more stable -- you may be able to sneak it in -- if you make modifications. I couldn't do it for nearly a year though.
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Adding sugar (doesn't need to be a lot) to your tomato sauce is a great suggestion... it will cut down on the acidity and it should make it a little more tolerable.
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If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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If its truly the tomato you may be stuck, BUT I have issues with most storebought sauces due to dairy and MSG in them- have you read the labels on the ragu? if thats the case, then making your own will help- adding a bit of sugar will cut down on the acidity and make it easier to digest too... DH and I have become experts at whipping up quicky sauces lately.
Amie
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IBS - A
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Fructose and MSG intollerant
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Are you sure you don't have an ulcer? Do you eat any acidic fruits or othewr foods that give you problems as well? Talk to your doc about this....it may be nothing or it may be something.
In the meantime, feel good, and enjoy some of the recipes on the board that are non-tomato based!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Ruchie
#116254 - 10/27/04 08:57 AM
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I just had a endoscopy about a month ago and everything was clear. I notices I am very sensative to colors. I wonder if there is some kind of coloring in the sauce to look more red. Thanks! for the hugs that always makes me feel better. Hugs right back at ya! Fembeth
Edited by FEMBETH (10/27/04 08:58 AM)
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If it's colors you're sensative to, tey making your tom sauce from scratch and you'll know for sure what's in it!
It could also be a prob with veggies in the night shade family...Heahter's mentioned that to me before (do a search if you need more info...sorry, can't think right now!)
Anywya...I hope you enjoy your food in the meantime, and I'm glad you already had things checked out and you're in the clear!
*big hugs*
Ruchie
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