I try to get kefir that's from animals that were pasture-raised. The animals raised in feed lots all have antibiotics in their system, and eat grains that were grown in areas where Roundup was used on crops. I'm apparently not sensitive to lactose. I have the high fodmap list in my kitchen, and keep an eye on it, but don't have to follow it 100%. That's a great idea to make your own yogurt...I might get into that later.

Right now I'm learning how to make various things from cassava flour....like pie crusts, cookies, tortillas. It's a challenge, but I want to stick with the root-based flour. I think it's another factor that has really helped me.

I'm wondering if the reason the GI docs don't like to get into individual advice on foods is because we are all SO different. There's just no one solution. It's a slow process to figure out what works and what doesn't.

Yes, I agree about GI docs’ reluctance to recommend food to patients being likely tied to the wide variety of digestive sensitivities and, honestly, preferences and opinions. For example, now that I am well into my seventies, I am not too concerned with things like long term side effects although I can appreciate your concerns about antibiotics and Roundup. Docs have all referred me to nutritionists for specific diet guidance. Of course nutritionists have their own opinions and biases—usually openly stated—which makes it easier to find one that is more compatible with our own—e.g. no vegans for me!!

We have a lot in common. I'm 75. Also, not a vegan!! I'm definitely a carnivore. Have a great day!

Yes we do!! We can probably better communicate through the private messaging function on this web site. Don’t want to alienate the vegans—ha!

Jackie, how do we do the private communication? Probably a good idea.

It increases my blood sugar as does pasta's breads ect also stays in upper intestine and cause major indigestion, have learned to live without them!

Yes had it for 40 years until I discovered I had fructose malabsorption! Once I cut out fruit and by the way most carbs my A1C is now normal!! I can eat mixed greens and a few vegetables.

They are told they can, they shouldn't eat fruit, sugars or carbs but even Mayo gave me a diabetic diet full of it!!

Yes I would like to work on that. Presently can only eat chicken, fish, turkey, eggs and 2 cooked vegetables.

I have recently been diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic deficiency (EPI), Sucrase-Isomaltase Difficiency (CSID), and Collagenous Colitis (CC) and have been told the cause is autoimmune problems. I'm over 60 and I may have to accept the auto immune cause, but am looking for other causes. Any ideas?