Comments on: The ultimate breakfast – notes from the kitchen http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/ The Health & Wellness Source You've Been Searching For Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:51:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Dr. Gary Huber http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1445 Dr. Gary Huber Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:08:53 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1445 Nice suggestions Phyllis. There is a lot of information showing asthma's link to milk. In studies of children, the highest milk consumers had the highest occurrence of ear infections, throat infections and asthma. Milk is unfortunately a very difficult protein to digest and often leads to bowel reactions that disrupt the immune system. Once your immune system has been triggered to be over reactive the net result is inflammatory changes in the airway as increased mucous secretion causes wheezing along with reactive airway muscles that contract. Inflammation stemming form milk allergies can cause all types of body reactions that may or may not cause any clear bowel symptoms. You can have a clear milk IgG immune reaction and yet show no diarrhea or cramping. I know it tastes good and is part of our American culture but milk is bad news to most of us. Nice suggestions Phyllis. There is a lot of information showing asthma’s link to milk. In studies of children, the highest milk consumers had the highest occurrence of ear infections, throat infections and asthma. Milk is unfortunately a very difficult protein to digest and often leads to bowel reactions that disrupt the immune system. Once your immune system has been triggered to be over reactive the net result is inflammatory changes in the airway as increased mucous secretion causes wheezing along with reactive airway muscles that contract. Inflammation stemming form milk allergies can cause all types of body reactions that may or may not cause any clear bowel symptoms. You can have a clear milk IgG immune reaction and yet show no diarrhea or cramping. I know it tastes good and is part of our American culture but milk is bad news to most of us.

]]> By: phyllis http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 phyllis Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:16:47 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1418 I also get it at Whole Foods also and if you are looking for nitrate free pork bacon you can find it at Costco made by Coleman. I'm not recommending it but just saying it's there. Kroger also has a nitrate free bacon selection -but only one. I also get it at Whole Foods also and if you are looking for nitrate free pork bacon you can find it at Costco made by Coleman. I’m not recommending it but just saying it’s there. Kroger also has a nitrate free bacon selection -but only one.

]]> By: phyllis http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 phyllis Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:29:49 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1416 HI Sherry, I read an amazing book (The Unhealthy Truth, Robyn O'Brien) last summer that had great information about why our food supply is playing a great role into increased incidents of allergies (and asthma) with insight and ideas for transitioning the problematic foods out. You can order it from Amazon and it should be there within days (or a little longer where you live). In the meantime, the biggest challenge is getting your mind around it and keeping it positive for your daughter. I agree with Jo, dairy should be out too but I guess that is probably part of the yeast free program since most have lots of sugar. I'd stick to vegetables, find some sweet ones to try like: sugar snap peas, edamame, green beans (yes, cold), red pepper strips or rings, yellow pepper strips or rings, carrots (the big ones taste better/sweeter), cucumbers brocoli, cauliflower. When you are having fruit (and it's still alot better than an alternate processed choice) choose organic berries, apples etc. The yeast free diet is hard so when you are going to make a choice, at least make it a whole food. If you can have yeast/wheat free grains then quinoa will be fine at room temp in the lunch box (I use it all the time). Kids seem to prefer it plain but you can mix in protein (meat or beans), peas or other veggies if they like that. Qunioa has protein so that helps, but if you want to include protein you might just put some sliced chicken or other leftover meat and if you want wrap it in a lettuce leaf. Try and keep it simple. Make a list of three or even just two or one item from each group: vegetables, protein, grain (if allowed), fruit (if allowed) and don't forget beans. Chick peas pack well or hummus is great for a dip. My 5 year old has been allergy/asthma free for over a year now and while it was SUPER hard when we were on a restricted diet it was so worth it when we didn't have any more asthma attacks or constant runny nose/ear infections. If you want more info or support, please email (or call) me. My contact info can be found on my website at www.cincyhealthcoach.com YOU CAN DO THIS! Phyllis HI Sherry,

I read an amazing book (The Unhealthy Truth, Robyn O’Brien) last summer that had great information about why our food supply is playing a great role into increased incidents of allergies (and asthma) with insight and ideas for transitioning the problematic foods out. You can order it from Amazon and it should be there within days (or a little longer where you live).

In the meantime, the biggest challenge is getting your mind around it and keeping it positive for your daughter. I agree with Jo, dairy should be out too but I guess that is probably part of the yeast free program since most have lots of sugar.
I’d stick to vegetables, find some sweet ones to try like: sugar snap peas, edamame, green beans (yes, cold), red pepper strips or rings, yellow pepper strips or rings, carrots (the big ones taste better/sweeter), cucumbers brocoli, cauliflower. When you are having fruit (and it’s still alot better than an alternate processed choice) choose organic berries, apples etc. The yeast free diet is hard so when you are going to make a choice, at least make it a whole food.

If you can have yeast/wheat free grains then quinoa will be fine at room temp in the lunch box (I use it all the time). Kids seem to prefer it plain but you can mix in protein (meat or beans), peas or other veggies if they like that. Qunioa has protein so that helps, but if you want to include protein you might just put some sliced chicken or other leftover meat and if you want wrap it in a lettuce leaf.

Try and keep it simple. Make a list of three or even just two or one item from each group: vegetables, protein, grain (if allowed), fruit (if allowed) and don’t forget beans. Chick peas pack well or hummus is great for a dip.

My 5 year old has been allergy/asthma free for over a year now and while it was SUPER hard when we were on a restricted diet it was so worth it when we didn’t have any more asthma attacks or constant runny nose/ear infections.

If you want more info or support, please email (or call) me. My contact info can be found on my website at http://www.cincyhealthcoach.com

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Phyllis

]]> By: JoWehage : Head Operations Ego http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 JoWehage : Head Operations Ego Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:50:31 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1414 Hey Sherry - has there been any determination on allergies to dairy by chance? I'm going to confer with Phyllis, our Head Mommy Ego for some fantastic ideas. Stay tuned. Hey Sherry – has there been any determination on allergies to dairy by chance? I’m going to confer with Phyllis, our Head Mommy Ego for some fantastic ideas. Stay tuned.

]]> By: Sherry http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1412 Sherry Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:43:41 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1412 Hi Jo! Ok, let's talk lunch. My daughter (7 yrs) and I both have asthma and I am going with a yeast-free diet or at least greatly reduced-yeast diet to see if that helps. I am trying to come up with primarily cold food items for lunch that I can pack and that more importantly, she will actually eat! Any help on packing yeast-free (or reduced) kid school lunches? She can't use a microwave so that's out. She refuses tuna or egg salad. I have a wonderful recipe for a yeast free bread and have all fruit jelly and sugar free peanut butter. I can live with that but I'm going nuts trying to come up with side items...no pretzals, time to cut back on fruits so out goes applesauce, defiitely no fruit strips or gummies, stonyfield makes a to go yogurt but she isn't so much into it as she was her "Danimals", I think we are still going to eat carrots so not totally strict that way. Anyway boils down to, a sort-of picky kid and frustrated mom. She loves cereal but we're not doing that. Smoothies are working so far for breakfast. This is a humdinger diet for a family. Any help on kid packed lunch ideas? The good thing is she is committed to doign it and willing to try new things. P.S. As you know, I live in the boonies and there is no Trader Joe's nearby! I can make a trip to buy in bulk but need some staple items to fall back on in between. lol Hi Jo! Ok, let’s talk lunch. My daughter (7 yrs) and I both have asthma and I am going with a yeast-free diet or at least greatly reduced-yeast diet to see if that helps. I am trying to come up with primarily cold food items for lunch that I can pack and that more importantly, she will actually eat!

Any help on packing yeast-free (or reduced) kid school lunches?

She can’t use a microwave so that’s out. She refuses tuna or egg salad. I have a wonderful recipe for a yeast free bread and have all fruit jelly and sugar free peanut butter. I can live with that but I’m going nuts trying to come up with side items…no pretzals, time to cut back on fruits so out goes applesauce, defiitely no fruit strips or gummies, stonyfield makes a to go yogurt but she isn’t so much into it as she was her “Danimals”, I think we are still going to eat carrots so not totally strict that way. Anyway boils down to, a sort-of picky kid and frustrated mom. She loves cereal but we’re not doing that. Smoothies are working so far for breakfast. This is a humdinger diet for a family. Any help on kid packed lunch ideas? The good thing is she is committed to doign it and willing to try new things.

P.S. As you know, I live in the boonies and there is no Trader Joe’s nearby! I can make a trip to buy in bulk but need some staple items to fall back on in between.

lol

]]> By: Dr. Gary Huber http://www.healthyalterego.com/index.php/2010/02/the-ultimate-breakfast-notes-from-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1405 Dr. Gary Huber Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:38:22 +0000 http://www.healthyalterego.com/?p=2036#comment-1405 Janice, I agree with Jessica, and my wife tells me that she finds it at Whole Foods but can't recall the brand. It goes down in a hurry in this house. Good stuff. Janice,
I agree with Jessica, and my wife tells me that she finds it at Whole Foods but can’t recall the brand. It goes down in a hurry in this house. Good stuff.

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