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Post by susan on Mar 2, 2008 14:14:35 GMT -5
This candida diet is finally starting to get to me. I just don't have enough variety, stuck in a rut. Here's what lunch usually consists of: one hamberger patty, when almost done cooking I add olive oil with garlic and red pepper powders, then add frozen veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, onions. Usually it's a bagged mix. Then I heat a little bit of water and add beef base to make a broth, add that and put a lid on. It's actually pretty good, but I'm burnt out. I mainly eat meats and veggies. No starches or carbs, so that translates to no pastas, potatoes, rice, breads. I do have some boneless chicken breasts, and I may still have a pork chop frozen. Any suggestions? Susan
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Post by shelby on Mar 2, 2008 14:43:18 GMT -5
We've cooked chicken breasts, then added a can of diced tomatoes over the top when they are almost done, by the time they are cooked through, the tomatoes make a really nice sort of sauce.
Also done it with pork chops but added onions and mushrooms,
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 2, 2008 15:28:59 GMT -5
I don't suppose you have any spaghetti squash. I'd think that would be a lifesaver if you couldn't have starch.
How about shredding cabbage, steaming it, and using that as a base for gravied meats, like you'd use noodles? You could do that with onions, too, but you'd probably need to saute them in a skillet, nice and slow, so they'd get sweet and not too brown.
Or vary your side dish - cucumbers in sour cream, boiled radishes with butter and salt, jicama (julienned and either raw or lightly sauteed), shredded lettuce (another possible base, too).
Or try stuffing your meat with different cheeses or veggies, for a different flavor.
You could make a crustless quiche (milk, eggs, cheese, and whatever fillings you might like)
I guess I should have asked if you can have dairy... Can you?
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Post by susan on Mar 2, 2008 17:49:07 GMT -5
I'm not really supposed to have anything fermented, cheeses, or mushrooms. I'm not being that restrictive, so I do use some cheese and dairy.
Susan
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 2, 2008 20:22:21 GMT -5
Ok, then. You can make quiches without cheese, too. I'll try to think of other things you might enjoy.
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Post by tyedyed on Mar 2, 2008 22:23:12 GMT -5
How about some mashed cauliflower in place of mashed tators. Others rave over this.
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 2, 2008 22:33:56 GMT -5
How about lettuce wraps? Just put some sandwich filling on a lettuce leaf, roll it up, and eat.
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Post by BigM on Mar 3, 2008 6:24:30 GMT -5
This isn't a "food" idea, but have you considered "Pau d'arco" tea? It is supposed to help with this, though I haven't had the chance to pick it up myself yet. I was just thinking that if you can get it under control, you can add more variety to your diet. I do take Acidophilus to help with the natural bacteria. It really does help. Hope this is useful.
Me
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 3, 2008 13:35:09 GMT -5
Susan, maybe you'd enjoy a fruit meal once a day, instead of meat and veggies. That would give you a whole different taste and help relieve the boredom.
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Post by debi on Mar 3, 2008 17:37:50 GMT -5
I think apples, diced up small, and some mandrid oranges slices, [or fresh], some grapes .celery, and just what ever else you want, with an orange yogurt dressing. this would be great, I like it, and it will give you what yo need, maybe fix a big bowl of it, and have it for breakfast ,and or lunch.
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Post by susan on Mar 4, 2008 8:10:43 GMT -5
Those ideas are great and I'll keep them in mind for later. Right now, I'm not doing any fruit. BigM, I drink Pau d' arco tea almost every day. I alternate it with Olive Leaf Extract and garlic. I drink kefir every day for the probiotic. I didn't get this way over night, so I figure it's going to take a while to clear it. Gayle, do you have a recipe for the quiche? Do you think it would freeze well? I'm thinking about making it and freezing it in sections for breakfasts.
Susan
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 4, 2008 11:03:52 GMT -5
Susan, I don't really use a recipe. I beat about 6 eggs, mix in around 2 cups of milk, add some salt and pepper, pour it into a well-greased pie plate and bake at 350 till it's set. (test it with a knife) Before you pour it into the pie plate, put whatever filling you want in it in the pie plate, then pour the egg mixture over it. That's all there is to it. Almost like making baked scrambled eggs or an unsweetened custard.
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Post by susan on Mar 4, 2008 16:54:37 GMT -5
I made one. I added shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped onion to the mix and greased the pie pan. It turned out good. After I ate some, I wrapped the other pieces individually and put in the freezer. A nice change from scrambled eggs.
Susan
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Post by Granny Smith on Mar 4, 2008 16:59:45 GMT -5
I'm glad it was satisfying, Susan. I don't know how you've managed to stay on the diet this long. It must be excruciating not to have starches and sugar.
Hey, how about nuts? Can you have them?
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Post by susan on Mar 4, 2008 21:33:13 GMT -5
Nuts? I'm not sure if they are ok or not, but I do eat them. I stay away from peanut butter because of the added sugar. There's two things that motivate me to stay on this. #1 when I stray from it, I get the worst case of indigestion. #2, I've dropped one size in clothes and the next size down is getting loose. Not sure what I weigh right now, but by my clothes, I've lost somewhere between 20 and 30 pounds. I've been fighting this weight ever since I had Timmy. The problem is, he's almost 21, so I can't claim it as baby weight anymore. LOL Susan
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