Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance

@beebe Thank you SO much! Very helpful. Should I stumble on to something I'll message you back.

@juliannm79 - that is a great question. Calling on @jlharsh and @hopeful33250 to see if they know if there is a cookbook out there for aging digestive systems.

Thanks for the tag, @lisalucier. Nice to meet you, @juliannm79. Digestive issues and reflux make eating a chore at times. I do wish there were one cookbook that would work for everyone struggling. We are commenting on a celiac-gluten intolerance discussion so I assume you are working that into the mix as well?

I enjoy new recipes but seem to get myself into trouble not staying with ingredients that I’ve deemed “my staples”. It costs more, too. I have a short list of books, etc. I go to when I want a recipe and I can share those. I eat tons of grains (some gluten free), veggies, fruits, beans/legumes, EVOO, not fat dairy and nuts. Occasionally I eat fish. I’d eat more if I could cook it better.

I really like Moosewood Restaurant’s Low-Fat Favorites. There is a page that cross-references recipes in the book that are 10% or less fat. They’re tasty! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198176.Moosewood_Restaurant_Low_Fat_Favorites

I am currently checking out these recent finds:
- Cooking With Ancient Grains, Maria Baez Kincaid
- Cooking For Dysphasia and Other Swallowing Disorders, Diane Wolff
https://order.store.mayoclinic.com/flex/mmv/COOKDYS/
I like using sort of a formula at times, especially for lunches to be quick. My husband and I also enjoy treating our kitchen like an episode of Food Network’s, “Chopped” where we use ingredients on hand. This is a new find from Mayo that fits with this approach. You may use it a lot if you like soup.
- No-Recipe Soup, https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/how-to-make-soup-without-a-recipe/

MyFitnessPal has a useful upgrade option. It presents recipe options based on customized criteria I have provided. Once a meal plan is created, select a grocery store and the ingredients get transferred to a shopping list on the store’s website.

Mayo Clinic recipes, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes
Scroll down a bit and you can choose a ‘special diet’ if you’d like. I am always looking for high fiber.

Is any of this something you are looking for?

@lisalucier Thank you!

@jlharsh Thank you for the suggestions. Yes, I am gluten intolerant and have celiacs in my family. Currently, I'm noticing an uptick in reflux. I do not eat before bed and sleep on an incline- which used to help, but no longer does.
I will check out the links provided.

Hello @juliannm79,

I really appreciate your question. Yes, learning how to eat with digestive tract issues is a challenge. I am super-impressed with all of the links and suggestions that @jlharsh provided in her post.

I have had three surgeries of the upper digestive tract, so I have adjusted my eating to accommodate the changes that resulted from surgery. Of course, reflux is one of those issues I deal with as well.

I'm not a person who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, so my meal planning and eating aren't very complex. Basically, I eat small portions. My meals tend to be light in both quantity and quality (for me, this means low-fat).

I use an indoor grill (a George Foreman). This way, the fat/grease is cooked out of the meat. It is a great way to cook fish as well. I use seasonings to flavor food. Garlic-infused olive oil (not garlic-flavored olive oil) will provide garlic flavor without using garlic (this was a suggestion from a hospital dietitian). Italian seasoning and many of the no-salt seasonings (like Mrs. Dash) are also good.

I tend to make soup as I have a hard time digesting raw veggies. This provides nutrition without gastric disorders.

I suppose developing an eating plan is a personal thing. You try cooking methods and foods that agree with you and don't cause problems. Also, the time and energy that you have often determine how you will cook and eat.

Have you found any particular cooking methods that work well for you?

Thank you! very helpful feedback. I eat very simply as well. I often use an Air Fryer and have had good success with it. And soup season is upon us! Love soup! I sometimes make what I call a "base" - consisting of chicken or turkey, and potatoes, carrots. I freeze that in 1 cup servings. When I eat it I add more steamed veggies- whatever I'm in the mood for. This way I feel like I'm getting a variety. Your seasoning suggestions sound good!
Thanks again for taking the time to reply.