Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Jenvan

BamBam

Recommended Posts

BamBam Community Regular
BamBam
Posted

JenVan

Just wanted you to know that BamBam is doing much better on the no gluten and no dairy diet. We are kinda like starting from scratch again, as she ate a lot of rice cheeses, yogurts, cool whip types of things. In the past you have recommended eating beans as fiber. What kinds of beans do you eat and if you could share a few recipes. She is finding out that fiber may actually be her friend and not her enemy and so a few recipes would be helpful.

Mr. BamBam

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

Hello! It really cheers my heart to hear Bernadette is doing better!! How are her spirits? Beans...I used to hate them, now I love them...I try to eat them several times a week. I have quite a few bean recipes at home that I like. (I'll post some more later). My favorite beans are black beans. Great northern and pinto are also good, creamier, softer taste. Red beans are good too. I like black eyed peas--good mild flavor. Lentils I love--green, black, red... Kidney beans I don't care for personally...they are too large and 'beany' for my taste :)

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Sweet bean pudding--I really love this one. It may sound funky, but is delicious. It tastes like sweet potato casserole: Open Original Shared Link I use the earth balance butter (I have in sticks and tub) and rice milk.

Beans rice--I love this dish. This site gives you a great starting off recipe. The beauty of this dish, in my opinion, is that there are so many variations...sometimes I add shrimp, sometimes chicken sausage, sometimes just more veggies. The combinations are really up to what you like: Open Original Shared Link Another quick way I do it: I sautee some garlic, onion, then add sweet peppers and tomatoes, and simmer in some of the tomatoe juice. I add some salt, tabasco or cayenne, black pepper, paprika, oregano or thyme sometimes... Then I add the browned sausage, chicken or shrimp, heat to warm and add beans till they are warm. I serve over rice or quinoa..or sometimes I skip the rice and just add more veggies like brocolli and peas. I make something like this weekly :)

Another bean recipe, homemade...I call them low-carb mashed potatoes :) My dh and I really like them. I take great northern beans/white, a can or two and puree them till very smooth, then I cook in a pan, like mashed potatoes and 'milk,' butter and salt and pepper. Season to taste...we really like this as a side.

Quick ways to include beans--buy canned beans and add to salads and soups. Very yummy...makes them more filling too. This also works with lentils...although I prefer to cook these myself as I haven't found a canned version I like. They are quick cooking. You can also add them to rice pilaf as a side dish.

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

Now than Jenvan has responded, I just wanted to add that I'm so happy BamBam is feeling better!

BamBam Community Regular
BamBam
Posted
  • Author

I really think she is feeling better over all, depression and all. If her system is in good spirits, she is in good spirits. The one thing I noticed since going totally dairy free, she doesn't have the feeling of having to go all the time. Which is nice. We need to work on the nutrition and fiber issue so she can continue getting more strength and happiness. I miss my Bernadette! Today is her Birthday, and I have put together a dinner party at a little steakhouse that will cook exactly what she needs, I think I have 10-12 people coming, so nothing too big, but it should be fun. I didn't make the cake recipe that you sent, I bought a chocolate brownie mix from the health food store and will take her rice dream ice cream. I will pick up a cake for everybody else, it will be a purple and black cake! Thanks again for all your help, we keep you in our Prayes of Thanksgiving!

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
Posted

Mr. BamBam,

I just wanted to point out that I think its awesome how much support you're giving to your wife during this time. She is lucky to have you. I'm glad shes feeling better and I'm sure for all of your efforts she will have a wonderful birthday. :)

EDIT:

ooops I guess I'm a little late. I'm sure she *had* a wonderful birthday.

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

The birthday you put together sounds great! Please tell her I said I hope her day was great. Let me know how it went!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,904
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    AnneSN
    Newest Member
    AnneSN
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Xravith
      Taking Probiotics but Still Getting Sick After Gluten – Advice?

      By Xravith · Posted

      Yes, you are right. Indeed, I’ve been feeling anemic since the beginning of this week, and today I felt horrible during a lecture at the university, I was trembling a lot and felt all my body incredibly heavy, so I had to come back home. I’ll do a blood test tomorrow, but I’m just worried about the possibility of it coming back negative. I’ve been eating two cookies in the morning as my only source of gluten over the past two weeks—could that affect the final result?
    • trents
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the forum, @Judy M! Yes, he definitely needs to continue eating gluten until the day of the endoscopy. Not sure why the GI doc advised otherwise but it was a bum steer.  Celiac disease has a genetic component but also an "epigenetic" component. Let me explain. There are two main genes that have been identified as providing the "potential" to develop "active" celiac disease. We know them as HLA-DQ 2.5 (aka, HLA-DQ 2) and HLA-DQ8. Without one or both of these genes it is highly unlikely that a person will develop celiac disease at some point in their life. About 40% of the general population carry one or both of these two genes but only about 1% of the population develops active celiac disease. Thus, possessing the genetic potential for celiac disease is far less than deterministic. Most who have the potential never develop the disease. In order for the potential to develop celiac disease to turn into active celiac disease, some triggering stress event or events must "turn on" the latent genes. This triggering stress event can be a viral infection, some other medical event, or even prolonged psychological/emotional trauma. This part of the equation is difficult to quantify but this is the epigenetic dimension of the disease. Epigenetics has to do with the influence that environmental factors and things not coded into the DNA itself have to do in "turning on" susceptible genes. And this is why celiac disease can develop at any stage of life. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition (not a food allergy) that causes inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. The ingestion of gluten causes the body to attack the cells of this lining which, over time, damages and destroys them, impairing the body's ability to absorb nutrients since this is the part of the intestinal track responsible for nutrient absorption and also causing numerous other food sensitivities such as dairy/lactose intolerance. There is another gluten-related disorder known as NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity or just, "gluten sensitivity") that is not autoimmune in nature and which does not damage the small bowel lining. However, NCGS shares many of the same symptoms with celiac disease such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It is also much more common than celiac disease. There is no test for NCGS so, because they share common symptoms, celiac disease must first be ruled out through formal testing for celiac disease. This is where your husband is right now. It should also be said that some experts believe NCGS can transition into celiac disease. I hope this helps.
    • Judy M
      New (possible) celiac diagnosis

      By Judy M · Posted

      My husband has had lactose intolerance for his entire life (he's 68 yo).  So, he's used to gastro issues. But for the past year he's been experiencing bouts of diarrhea that last for hours.  He finally went to his gastroenterologist ... several blood tests ruled out other maladies, but his celiac results are suspect.  He is scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy in 2 weeks.  He was told to eat "gluten free" until the tests!!!  I, and he know nothing about this "diet" much less how to navigate his in daily life!! The more I read, the more my head is spinning.  So I guess I have 2 questions.  First, I read on this website that prior to testing, eat gluten so as not to compromise the testing!  Is that true? His primary care doctor told him to eat gluten free prior to testing!  I'm so confused.  Second, I read that celiac disease is genetic or caused by other ways such as surgery.  No family history but Gall bladder removal 7 years ago, maybe?  But how in God's name does something like this crop up and now is so awful he can't go a day without worrying.  He still works in Manhattan and considers himself lucky if he gets there without incident!  Advice from those who know would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Scott Adams
      Patiently Waiting to See Results

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      You've done an excellent job of meticulously tracking the rash's unpredictable behavior, from its symmetrical spread and stubborn scabbing to the potential triggers you've identified, like the asthma medication and dietary changes. It's particularly telling that the rash seems to flare with wheat consumption, even though your initial blood test was negative—as you've noted, being off wheat before a test can sometimes lead to a false negative, and your description of the other symptoms—joint pain, brain fog, stomach issues—is very compelling. The symmetry of the rash is a crucial detail that often points toward an internal cause, such as an autoimmune response or a systemic reaction, rather than just an external irritant like a plant or mites. I hope your doctor tomorrow takes the time to listen carefully to all of this evidence you've gathered and works with you to find some real answers and effective relief. Don't be discouraged if the rash fluctuates; your detailed history is the most valuable tool you have for getting an accurate diagnosis.
    • Scott Adams
      Gluten free beer ?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      In this case the beer is excellent, but for those who are super sensitive it is likely better to go the full gluten-free beer route. Lakefront Brewery (another sponsor!) has good gluten-free beer made without any gluten ingredients.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.