Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category
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
FAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & Weight Gain
While most people assume that everyone with gastroparesis loses weight after diagnosis, there are actually many people who maintain or even gain weight despite the gastroparesis symptoms and diet. Check out the video below to learn why this happens and what you can do to achieve intentional weight loss while managing gastroparesis. Related Links: Mailing…
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C is for Cutout Cookies…
I made these pumpkin-shaped cutout cookies today. Nothing too special about that…other than the fact that they’re totally GP-friendly! Just a little over two grams of fat per cookie, soft and easy to chew completely. I treated myself to one tonight after my new favorite dinner. Cool, right? Wait, there’s more. This is only one of…
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FAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & Constipation
Though many people don’t like to talk about it, constipation is a common issue among those of us with gastroparesis. While in some cases constipation is the result of motility issues in the lower GI tract, most of the time it’s due to a combination of diet and lifestyle factors. The good news is that…
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FAQ Friday: The 10 Principles of Eating for Gastroparesis
This week’s FAQ Friday topic is something I literally wrote the book on: the GP-friendly diet. In the video, I share my 10 Principles of Eating for Gastroparesis. Note: There’s so far more to dietary management than I can get into a short video. To really understand how and what to eat to better manage…
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Recipe Makeover: “Pumpkin” Chocolate Chip Cookies
A cookie is a sometime food. ~Cookie Monster Now that my new book has been sent off to the printing company, I’ve starting working on recipes for the Living Well with Gastroparesis Holiday Program. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check out this video…) Tonight I tried to make a GP-friendly version of…
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FAQ: How much should I should restrict my diet?
This week’s FAQ video addresses one of the most common questions I receive: I’m following a gastroparesis-friendly diet but I still have symptoms. Should I continue cutting out foods until I feel better? Check out the video for my answer and explanation… Related Posts:FAQ Friday: Gastroparesis & PregnancyFAQ Friday: Self Care & GastroparesisFAQ Friday:…
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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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FAQ Friday: Meal Replacement Drinks
BONUS: I’ve gotten a few questions about whether or not you can make your own meal replacement drink. Sure can! Basically all these drinks are is a protein source and a multivitamin (and lots of other additives that we don’t need). So, to make your own… Choose a protein powder. (Check out the FAQ…
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