Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category
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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GP-Friendly 4th of July Menu
How is it July already? It seems like just last week that I was giving you tips for a GP-friendly Memorial Day (which are just as applicable to July 4th). At any rate, I thought I’d post a few GP-friendly alternatives to the traditional picnic fare before the holiday weekend officially kicks off. Wishing you…
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Breakfast is (Still) the Most Important Meal of the Day
On Friday, I posted a link on my Facebook page to an article called “Eat high-protein breakfast, eat less later.” While the article focused on the weight management benefits of eating a protein-rich breakfast, for GPers the implications are even more important. In fact, I’d go so far to say that not eating breakfast or eating…
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FAQ: Should I take vitamins?
I receive a lot of emails and Facebook messages about vitamins. People are confused about whether or not they should be taking them and if so, which ones and how much? Here’s what you need to know:* A gastroparesis-friendly diet, regardless of how well-balanced, is likely to be lacking in a variety of important vitamins…
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Weekly Round Up: All About Eggs
Since Sunday is Easter, this week’s Round Up is all about eggs. When I ask clients if they eat eggs, I often get this response: I can eat eggs!? Whole ones? With the yolk?! While they certainly have their place, how the rumor that GPers could only eat egg whites or Eggbeaters got started,…
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Weekly Round Up: Pain, Pears, Walking & More
Happy Friday! Here’s what caught my eye this week: A new study has found that meditation can reduce pain. I’m not surprised. I often use this this One Minute Meditation to ease stomach aches. Feeling anxious? Try a simple Forward Bend. This seated yoga posture is said to calm the mind, improve digestion, alleviate…
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Weekly Round Up: Soup, Sleep, Pancakes & More
I come across lots of interesting articles, products and blog posts but rarely get a chance to share all of them with you (especially now that I’m hard at work getting the book published!). Enter the Weekly Round Up. Each Friday I’ll be posting links to information that I believe, in one way or another,…
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Gastroparesis Diet Myths & Misconceptions
As both an experienced GPer and a Certified Health Counselor, I know that dietary modifications are vital to a good gastroparesis management plan. But I also know that there are many misconceptions when it comes to the “rules” of eating for GP. For example, here’s an anonymous message that I received yesterday: Butternut squash, parsnips and turnup [sic] are all hard to…
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Ginger: Gastroparesis Super Food
Take a peek in my fridge, purse or pantry, and you’ll find some form of ginger in each one. I’m a big fan of natural remedies that actually work and not only is ginger a time-tested treatment for nausea and digestive discomfort, it’s also been shown to speed gastric emptying. If it’s not currently part of…
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