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@annabelle1245, thanks for the input and the info.
Yesterday evening I tried just a tsp of prepared mustard and so far so good but time will tell.
Good idea about using my m & p to grind the celery seed, although I think I should wait awhile before trying celery seed and first see how I tolerate small amounts of the mustard. Am not sure I could eat actual de-stringed celery due to lack of proper dentition but it's great that you can tolerate it. :=)
The guac is a great idea, too, except I usually just put very ripe/very soft avo in a sandwich for lunch.
I, too, like veggie burgers but have had to steer clear of most of them since I try to limit soy but I do ok with "chikn" nuggets as long as I only eat 2 instead of the recommended serving amount of 4 or more.
I eat 5 or 6 small meals a day and even though it's less convenient than the so-called three squares, it works for me. At the height of my first two flares, I lost 70 pounds but have stabilized after a year marked by pure misery.
I guess baby steps and caution are the keys.
Thanks again. Hope we can share ideas in the future.
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Hope you were able to handle mustard! Food can be pretty boring without some things to spice up the taste like mustard. Avocados are such a great food and I attribute my lowered cholesterol numbers to them. Plus they don't cause me abdominal distress.
I used to enjoy tempeh but have an easier time with tofu that I can marinate. Most of the chicken nuggets are made with gluten so I have to avoid those. They used to have one without gluten but took it off the market.
I agree with you on the amount - it is like I eat a child's size serving! 🙂 I also eat like you - first breakfast, midmorning snack, lunch, etc. Adds up to 5 or 6 small meals to keep things moving through! If I eat a normal size dinner it is signing up for hours of pain and distress. My spouse finally understands and doesn't serve me a normal amount. He is a great cook and makes delicious meals so it is tempting to have a normal size serving.
I took many cooking classes from the late Chef Rachel who authored "The Garden Of Eating: A Produce-dominated Diet & Cookbook." Her peanut sauce is yummy if you like peanut butter, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, garlic and chipotle. I make it thick so I can use it as a spread and then I can thin it out if I want a sauce. The cookbook doesn't have any photos but the recipes are delicious. You might be able to find it in your local library or find a used copy online. I check a lot of books out of the library and if I really like them then I can buy them.
Have you tried grinding the celery seeds? They do have a delightful fragrance. Tonight I toasted acorn squash seeds in olive oil and salt until golden brown and was able to eat them without distress.
Hope to hear how your journey is going!
Yes baby steps and caution are the keys.
Thank you for sharing.