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<blockquote data-quote="dreamer" data-source="post: 142265" data-attributes="member: 1697"><p>I did go buy some brown rice, have not seen puffed brown rice, but the puffed rice I did get has no sodium or sugar. I got it to leave in my car in case I am stuck out away from home too long...(happens far too often) I have never used brown rice before, but, am gonna try it. </p><p>Yes, I am grateful for my nonstick cookware, I can use it and not have to use anything in the pan like oil....altho if I have to, I am now useing olive oil, very spareingly. I also have been poaching in water, and grilling things, and bakeing them wrapped in foil or a covered pyrex dish. Or steaming. (with tiny amounts of water for the steam)</p><p>I have not yet tried meusli, not quite sure what it is, LOL----and I am wondering if I simply did not like the walnuts I got and the application I used them for. I am useing 4-5 peices of almond here and there, to jazz things up some- like last nite I steamed fresh green beans and then dumped them on a dry griddle with a few almonds and onions. Everyone loved them! </p><p>I keep trying to find more about my liver, the hep and fatty liver part- and diet.and yeah, so far thats what I have found, too. Plus I am fearing my medications contribute- so am gonna be talking to rheumy more in depth about it. (especially since GP kinda seems to have abandoned me and so far I have not found a doctor to accept my Medicare) </p><p></p><p>I have increased my fish, tuna and salmon, but salmon is rather expensive here, - most days I have 3 ounces of a fish, and 3 times a week, I have 1 or 2 chicken tenderloins. I use vinegar, lemon, garlic and/or herbs to jazz it up. also cinnamin, celery and onion. I am makeing sure to have cinnamin, celery, vinegar and garlic every day. </p><p>I also take Omega 3 fish oil supplements per GP and calcium and vit D supplements per rheumy due to prednisone and folic acid due to methotrexate per rheumy....and a multi vit with zinc. </p><p>Yeah, the arthritis diet does exclude niteshades- potatos, tomatos and peppers. I gave up the potatos, anyway, LOL- and the tomatos I mostly only like in summer---altho I never seem to have trouble with tomatos...the peppers, it comes and goes. Sometimes symptoms kick up a little with peppers, but not always. Same with tomatos. The wheat is also a thing with the arthritis stuff, so is corn. so is dairy. I have not ever used ginger, but, am going to check that out, it is supposed to be helpful. </p><p></p><p>The spinach is regular spinach, and the oxalate in it can contribute Occupational Therapist (OT) uric acid crystals in synovium fluid in joints...which hurts like cut glass in the joint, my kidneys are OK, but, am wondering if the joints are taking on the oxalic acid? I LOVE spinach, raw or cooked, even plain..I LOVE spanokopita, yummy yummy. My oldest daughter eats it as a desert, even, LOL. Spinach does pair very nicely with feta, in salad or an omlet or whatever, and I love the combo, but am staying away fom feta more now becuz of the sodium....altho one day last week, I did use 1/2 ounce of feta with some raw spinach for lunch, as my milk/dairy allotment. </p><p></p><p>I am useing mostly very plain foods- plain fish, plain chicken tenderloins and fresh raw vegs to make all our meals, and the plain rice, barley and oats- useing no fats at all for prep most of the time...altho I do add maybe 1 teaspoon of olive oil to certain things etc. I figure there is probably plenty of fat in the bread altho I also sprinkle a dab of olive oil on the veggies here and there. NO butter, (or margeine) I never did use much anyway....and whatever fat might be in the approx 10 nuts a day I eat. I am useing no sugar or sweetener, (I never used sweetemers) - am getting sweet from my 1 serving of fruit per day. Or from my nonfat milk/ nonfat unflavored yogurt per day. LOTS of broccoli, some cauliflower, many green beans, spinach 1/2 cup oats or shredded wheat and/or a peice of grainy bread......LOTS of onions, celery, garlic, some (uaully raw, shredded at time of use) carrots. (another sweetener)</p><p></p><p>I am just discouraged becuz no weight is coming off yet, LOL. I am impatient, LOL. I wish I thought this was temporary, but, I doubt it is. Well, maybe I can up my intake of some of the things after I dump some pounds, but...already it is more than I can seem to get down into me most days. I had 1/2 cup oats with half apple and cinnamin today so far, and only managed to eat half of it. </p><p>I am surprised however, that I do LIKE the things I am now createing. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> My family is also surprised they like most of it, too! My kids are huge pizza fanatics, and yesterday I was smelling it and wanted some. I used a tortilla - my bread group for the time- and put on some nonfat no salt tomato sauce, some oregano and basil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes- like 1 tablespoon of sauce? then used half a peice of skim mozerella (my milk group) I broke up all over the top- popped it in oven to crisp it, and had my own very nice "pizza" for lunch. </p><p>Ah it was gone all too fast, LOL- but was lower calories than anything I saw at store sold as "pizza" </p><p></p><p>SO I am leaving in a couple hours to Shriners CHildrens Hospital with my son.....and this is going to be a challenge becuz we could not find a room, yet....much less one with a microwave or fridge anything.....so I have a baggie of celery and carrots, some oats in baggies measured out, an apple and LOL a tiny baggie of cinnamin.....a 4 ounce cup of plain nonfat yogurt, some measured puffed rice, and might air pop some corn (I have always eaten it plain, no salt or butter or anything) BUT my son WILL be eating at the hospital cafe and something around the hotel-------so I am gonna hafta exercise will power and "good choices" and do the best I can do on the road, under circumstances. I have been able to do so well the last week becuz I have stayed home, and not been out running around etc, not by any temptations etc. ANd I have had plenty of TIME to do well, and think things out carefully...</p><p></p><p>Marg, thank you for your help- I am hoping me and you can kinda exchange ideas, hold each others hand etc. Celebrate each others successes etc?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dreamer, post: 142265, member: 1697"] I did go buy some brown rice, have not seen puffed brown rice, but the puffed rice I did get has no sodium or sugar. I got it to leave in my car in case I am stuck out away from home too long...(happens far too often) I have never used brown rice before, but, am gonna try it. Yes, I am grateful for my nonstick cookware, I can use it and not have to use anything in the pan like oil....altho if I have to, I am now useing olive oil, very spareingly. I also have been poaching in water, and grilling things, and bakeing them wrapped in foil or a covered pyrex dish. Or steaming. (with tiny amounts of water for the steam) I have not yet tried meusli, not quite sure what it is, LOL----and I am wondering if I simply did not like the walnuts I got and the application I used them for. I am useing 4-5 peices of almond here and there, to jazz things up some- like last nite I steamed fresh green beans and then dumped them on a dry griddle with a few almonds and onions. Everyone loved them! I keep trying to find more about my liver, the hep and fatty liver part- and diet.and yeah, so far thats what I have found, too. Plus I am fearing my medications contribute- so am gonna be talking to rheumy more in depth about it. (especially since GP kinda seems to have abandoned me and so far I have not found a doctor to accept my Medicare) I have increased my fish, tuna and salmon, but salmon is rather expensive here, - most days I have 3 ounces of a fish, and 3 times a week, I have 1 or 2 chicken tenderloins. I use vinegar, lemon, garlic and/or herbs to jazz it up. also cinnamin, celery and onion. I am makeing sure to have cinnamin, celery, vinegar and garlic every day. I also take Omega 3 fish oil supplements per GP and calcium and vit D supplements per rheumy due to prednisone and folic acid due to methotrexate per rheumy....and a multi vit with zinc. Yeah, the arthritis diet does exclude niteshades- potatos, tomatos and peppers. I gave up the potatos, anyway, LOL- and the tomatos I mostly only like in summer---altho I never seem to have trouble with tomatos...the peppers, it comes and goes. Sometimes symptoms kick up a little with peppers, but not always. Same with tomatos. The wheat is also a thing with the arthritis stuff, so is corn. so is dairy. I have not ever used ginger, but, am going to check that out, it is supposed to be helpful. The spinach is regular spinach, and the oxalate in it can contribute Occupational Therapist (OT) uric acid crystals in synovium fluid in joints...which hurts like cut glass in the joint, my kidneys are OK, but, am wondering if the joints are taking on the oxalic acid? I LOVE spinach, raw or cooked, even plain..I LOVE spanokopita, yummy yummy. My oldest daughter eats it as a desert, even, LOL. Spinach does pair very nicely with feta, in salad or an omlet or whatever, and I love the combo, but am staying away fom feta more now becuz of the sodium....altho one day last week, I did use 1/2 ounce of feta with some raw spinach for lunch, as my milk/dairy allotment. I am useing mostly very plain foods- plain fish, plain chicken tenderloins and fresh raw vegs to make all our meals, and the plain rice, barley and oats- useing no fats at all for prep most of the time...altho I do add maybe 1 teaspoon of olive oil to certain things etc. I figure there is probably plenty of fat in the bread altho I also sprinkle a dab of olive oil on the veggies here and there. NO butter, (or margeine) I never did use much anyway....and whatever fat might be in the approx 10 nuts a day I eat. I am useing no sugar or sweetener, (I never used sweetemers) - am getting sweet from my 1 serving of fruit per day. Or from my nonfat milk/ nonfat unflavored yogurt per day. LOTS of broccoli, some cauliflower, many green beans, spinach 1/2 cup oats or shredded wheat and/or a peice of grainy bread......LOTS of onions, celery, garlic, some (uaully raw, shredded at time of use) carrots. (another sweetener) I am just discouraged becuz no weight is coming off yet, LOL. I am impatient, LOL. I wish I thought this was temporary, but, I doubt it is. Well, maybe I can up my intake of some of the things after I dump some pounds, but...already it is more than I can seem to get down into me most days. I had 1/2 cup oats with half apple and cinnamin today so far, and only managed to eat half of it. I am surprised however, that I do LIKE the things I am now createing. :-) My family is also surprised they like most of it, too! My kids are huge pizza fanatics, and yesterday I was smelling it and wanted some. I used a tortilla - my bread group for the time- and put on some nonfat no salt tomato sauce, some oregano and basil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes- like 1 tablespoon of sauce? then used half a peice of skim mozerella (my milk group) I broke up all over the top- popped it in oven to crisp it, and had my own very nice "pizza" for lunch. Ah it was gone all too fast, LOL- but was lower calories than anything I saw at store sold as "pizza" SO I am leaving in a couple hours to Shriners CHildrens Hospital with my son.....and this is going to be a challenge becuz we could not find a room, yet....much less one with a microwave or fridge anything.....so I have a baggie of celery and carrots, some oats in baggies measured out, an apple and LOL a tiny baggie of cinnamin.....a 4 ounce cup of plain nonfat yogurt, some measured puffed rice, and might air pop some corn (I have always eaten it plain, no salt or butter or anything) BUT my son WILL be eating at the hospital cafe and something around the hotel-------so I am gonna hafta exercise will power and "good choices" and do the best I can do on the road, under circumstances. I have been able to do so well the last week becuz I have stayed home, and not been out running around etc, not by any temptations etc. ANd I have had plenty of TIME to do well, and think things out carefully... Marg, thank you for your help- I am hoping me and you can kinda exchange ideas, hold each others hand etc. Celebrate each others successes etc? [/QUOTE]
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