New Food / Meal Ideas

**Nurse2** · 07-19-2004, 01:11 AM

Going to the store tonight to stock up (the fridge is so empty...) Anyway, I need some new food / meal ideas. I am tired of eating the same old thing over and over....Any suggestions???

***ICNDonna*** · 07-19-2004, 01:55 AM

My family likes port tenderloin. I buy the roasts and usually cook in the crock pot, but lately have been doing them on the barbecue.

Another favorite is deviled eggs.

Donna

**JAMIEL** · 07-19-2004, 02:14 AM

Donna...can you eat eggs?...I have been avoiding them since I saw they were on the no-no list for ICrs...I do miss them. I can't even understand why they would be on the list anyway? Any ideas?

Jamie

***ICNDonna*** · 07-19-2004, 04:24 AM

I eat eggs with no problem --- and eggs are listed on the foods that are usually not a problem for an ICer.

Donna

**JAMIEL** · 07-19-2004, 04:31 AM

Good to know!!!! I have a food list put out by Ortho McNeil (makers of Elmiron) and eggs are listed with the "avoid milk and dairy" list that includes aged cheeses, sour cream, eggs, yogurt and choclate..Interesting that eggs are not on all lists...Maybe I will give them a try...I feel so lousy all the time I guess an egg here or there can't hurt especially since others do fine with them!

Thanks for the info!

Jamie

**ChrissyH** · 07-19-2004, 05:18 AM

Do you use mayo or mustard when making deviled eggs?

I've always loved deviled eggs, but I've been afraid to try them since both mayo and mustard are on the no-no list.

***kadi*** · 07-19-2004, 09:08 AM

My new favorite thing is Trader Joe Lavash bread (no preservatives) to make wraps...

Last night's dinner sandwich was:
Turkey (Safeway Primo Taglio dinner roasted turkey),
cream cheese, (be careful to use the block cream cheese, the tubs contain acids)
romaine lettuce rolled up in lavash bread

Lunch today is:
Grilled boneless skinless chicken breast (Love the George Foreman grill!!!)
(seasoned with a little garlic powder & salt)- shredded
Sesame oil drizzled all over it
Romaine lettuce (chopped fine)

The demo lady @TJ's suggested- spinach, chicken & cream cheese also...
I might also try a thin egg/mozzarella omelet w/italian seasonings (basil, oregano) rolled up in it...

Any other ideas????

***ICNDonna*** · 07-19-2004, 09:19 AM

I use Splenda and just a tiny bit of mayo to make deviled eggs, then top with a slice of black olive.

Donna

**theclownster** · 07-19-2004, 04:21 PM

I'm a lucky IC person. With meds and prelief, I can eat most foods - so I'm not sure if I have anything to add. I do have a few trigger foods which include most fruits (some I've been too afraid to try), coffee, hot cocoa, jelly, hmmm.... i'm not sure what else

I have made a boneless ham in the crock pot that turns out yummy with little work. Chicken faijitas are another favorite. I also enjoy meatloaf - but don't eat it very often. I actually don't eat a lot of meat (generally).

If I think of any neat ideas, I'll be sure to add them.

Jennifer

***kadi*** · 07-21-2004, 09:35 AM

New salad idea:
Spinach
Grilled chicken (with garlic, salt -- grilled on George Foreman grill)
Sunflower seeds (unsalted, no oil)
Dressing made with 1T pear juice, 1T olive oil, sprinkle of dried basil

Tossed together is better than just pouring dressing on top.

**sleepyangel30** · 07-21-2004, 10:00 AM

i know what you mean nurse. im going on a strick raw alkaline diet starting tomorrow for sure and im going to stick to it. food is food to me it doesn't matter.

**yvonnef** · 04-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by ICNDonna

I eat eggs with no problem --- and eggs are listed on the foods that are usually not a problem for an ICer.

Donna

donna please, I have a question to ask. I am not sure I am in the correct section. but am sure you can answer me. thanks. I bought a jar of flaxseed oil capsules, are they ok to take? I cant find any literature on these capsules. also. what are bell peppers, is thatthe same as capsicum? I have heard bell peppers are OK to eat. what do they look like. I await your reply thanks donna. Yvonne

**bluetou** · 04-28-2009, 12:59 AM

I take raw flaxseed oil in my salad and cook with it... so I am sure flaxseed oil capsules would be similar.

NOw as far as the capsicum is concerend I believe this can have a variety of names, in American English it is commonly known as the chili pepper or bell pepper.

Just keep in mind the chili pepper is a lot more HOT, and I DO NOT think this is something that is on the ic diet ...BUT the RED BELL PEPPERS are, as they are sweet.

SO if you are looking at peppers, just get the sweet red bell peppers, and avoid the hot chilli peppers.

Hope this helps.

Peace
Blue

Originally Posted by yvonnef

donna please, I have a question to ask. I am not sure I am in the correct section. but am sure you can answer me. thanks. I bought a jar of flaxseed oil capsules, are they ok to take? I cant find any literature on these capsules. also. what are bell peppers, is thatthe same as capsicum? I have heard bell peppers are OK to eat. what do they look like. I await your reply thanks donna. Yvonne

***ICNDonna*** · 04-28-2009, 01:41 AM

The peppers I buy are the large ones --- they come in green, orange, and red. I don't buy flaxseed by itself, but I do like it in chips, breads, etc.

Donna

**yvonnef** · 04-28-2009, 01:44 AM

thankyou so much Bloutou, for your instant reply. what we we do without all the lovely ladies who are so willing to help each other. I looked up the IC diet which said nothing about capsicum . Looking up on Google I assumed it was the same thing as bell peppers, but I wanted to be sure, and nothing on the diet sheet about flaxseed oil. so Bloutou, you have answered my questions, which is much appreciated, and give me a little more flexibility with cooking. thanks again & best wishes. Yvonne