Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
Now On Demand: The Brighter Side of Eating for Gastroparesis
Is it possible to improve the quality of your diet, curb sugar cravings, and better manage your weight…all while still adhering to the Eating for Gastroparesis guidelines? Yes, indeed! Join me for The Brighter Side of Eating for Gastroparesis . In this 80-minute video class and Q&A, we talk about the impact that refined sugar has…
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New Class: GP-Friendly Juicing & Blending
Want to add more color and fresh fruits and veggies to your GP-friendly diet? Ready to boost your nutrition and improve your overall health, while still managing symptoms? Join me for Gastroparesis-Friendly Juicing & Blending on May 30th at 8pm EDT. In this hour-long class, we’ll talk about making fresh juice and smoothies with the…
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MacroBar Review & Giveaway
Recently someone in my LWWGP Group Program referred to MacroBars as “Crystal’s beloved bars.” It made me giggle, but it’s pretty accurate. If you’ve been hanging around this site or my Facebook page for a while, or if you’ve read Living (Well!) with Gastroparesis, you know that I’m a big fan of MacroBars for both on-the-go…
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New Class: The Brighter Side of Eating for Gastroparesis
Is it possible to improve the quality of your diet, curb sugar cravings, and better manage your weight…all while still adhering to the Eating for Gastroparesis guidelines? Yes, indeed! Join me for The Brighter Side of Eating for Gastroparesis on May 16th at 8pm EDT. In this hour-long class, we’ll talk about the impact that refined…
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GP & Pregnancy: Busting Out of a Food Rut
After years of looking pregnant when I was actually just bloated, I’m proud to finally have a real baby belly! I’m 17 weeks along and things are going very well. The biggest challenge at this point is continuing to get enough nutrients as the baby grows. My iron, sodium, magnesium, and calcium levels have all…
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Quick Tip: Easy Breakfast Away from Home
Breakfast is typically the easiest meal for GPers to eat at a restaurant. However much of the time, the meal is high in carbs and/or sugar and low in nutrition (think pancakes, waffles, toast, bagels). But on my recent vacation, I rediscovered an easy way to enjoy a healthier breakfast away from home. Each morning…
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Pretty Pink Juice
I’ve been on a juicing kick lately, as I’m trying extra hard to get as many fruits and veggies into my diet as possible now that I’m pregnant. Juicing produce removes most the fiber but maintains the enzymes and nutrients — perfect for GPers! (Check out pages 211-214 in Living (Well!) with Gastroparesis for more…
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Review: PlantFusion Plant Protein Powder
I spend a lot of time in the Self Guided Program talking about the importance of balance in a GP-friendly diet, particularly among carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most GPers eat way too many carbohydrates and not enough protein, which is essential for the body to function properly. Protein powders can come in handy, particularly for those…
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Q&A Friday: Alcohol, Too Few Calories & Managing without Meds
It’s Q&A Friday and this week we’re talking about drinking alcohol with GP, the effects of eating too few calories, and managing gastroparesis without medication. Related Posts:FAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & PregnancyFAQ Friday: Diagnosing GastroparesisFAQ Friday: Self Care & GastroparesisFAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & Weight GainFAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & Constipation
The Benefits of Blackstrap Molasses
The last time I had blood work done, my ferritin levels (iron stores) were 2. According to my doc, that was the lowest level she’d seen among her patients (normal is 30-300). She instructed me to start taking iron supplements right away. Unfortunately, iron supplements are constipating and I already have severe, chronic constipation. Enter…
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