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Your best tips for raw food safety post transplant.
Transplants | Last Active: Dec 8, 2021 | Replies (92)Comment receiving replies
I know! I miss raw micro greens too, though they are ok to eat if you blanch them! So you can still keep the young farmer in business. But yes, the luxury of just eating raw out of the container is a no no.
My dietitian at Mayo, in the pre-transplant classes was so funny. She’d say, “When in doubt think of me tapping on your hand as you’re about to reach for something”! LOL. Sometimes I probably need more of a slap because temptation is hard!!
Oh, and there’s no 5 second rule anymore. Drop something and still want to eat it? Nope, think of it as the John Handy joke about losing your keys in a volcano…they’re just gone. 😂
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I spoke with my microgreens farmer and he said he grows all his greens in soil and well vented conditions like sprouts. He assures me that he is well versed on the sprout concerns, but microgreens do not have similar bacterial issues.
I’ve just started investigating, it does seem that bacteria growth is much less common with microgreens. So, I’ll continue to research before imbibing again!
I’m wondering about other raw vegetables at restaurants or potlucks in general. How do we know these things have been properly washed?
Thanks as always for the insights!
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I’m just finding life post transplant and dealing with Sjogren’s neuropathy and pain difficult. Between the foods to avoid, and the meds, herbal supplements, and natural remedies that interact with Tacrolimus, it’s quite frustrating. At least I don’t have to worry about the five seconds rule…the little dog grabs everything.