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You SOOOOOO need to do some reading. I know you said you have Heather's book, "The First Year," right? It's our bible, and we all follow it to the letter.

(Well, okay, a few of us cheat a little. Okay, wait. A few of us cheat a lot. Okay, damnit, we ALL cheat!)

But we know what we're supposed to do. And soluble fiber is our savior.

Actually, as I recall, I also had a hard time at first distinguishing between soluble and insoluble fibers. AND -- get this -- I mentioned it to my doctor, and he looked at me with a big question mark over his head, and I could tell his mind was saying to me, "What's the difference?"

I used to keep a chart on the fridge -- you'll find lists in "The First Year" of solubles and insolubles. After awhile, you'll know them all by heart.

If in doubt, go for a slice of French bread. You're always safe with that, and it's always available, in every restaurant, and in any supermarket. French -- sourdough -- is my fave, and it's my stable. (Although I can tolerate whole wheat, unlike most, so I use it more than anything else because it's so healthy. However, be careful, because whole wheat is a trigger!)

I also have diverticulosis. I've had two diverticulitis attacks so far, and my GI is ready to remove a section of my colon. Because I refused (I mean, come on, I've had only TWO attacks!), he showed me the door and, in essence, told me to let him know when I was ready for him to cut me up. I guess you can tell I don't think much of GIs.

Yeah, I don't eat seeds. Even tomatoes -- I only eat the outside portion and toss the insides. I went through my spice pantry and gave away all seeds (cumin, dill, poppy, etc.). Poor hubby, having to eat my lemon poppy seed muffins without the poppy seeds. He's a keeper!

About that "Nouriche" stuff -- watch out. Doesn't it contain dairy? Dairy is X-rated, Girlfriend. You need to read all the labels on everything in the supermarket, and if anything contains dairy, pass on it. It's our number one trigger!

You don't need to read other boards. You just need "The First Year" -- and us. We'll help ya, Girlfriend!

Bev

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