Cold weather makes us want to wrap our hands around a hot beverage and warm up from the inside out. But, finding caffeine-free hot drinks that are IC friendly isn't all that easy. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are the most common hot drinks, and the vast majority of them aren't good for our bladders. [...]
I don’t know about you, but this last week before the holidays is usually a mixture of excitement, busy-ness, nostalgia, and fun…with a bit of anxiety thrown in for flavor. I usually want everything to be perfect: the perfect presents, the perfect gatherings, and the perfect food, all to help create the perfect memories. But [...]
When you think of bladder friendly veggies, pumpkin and squash come quickly to mind, especially with the onset of Fall. This all-time favorite soup combines rich butternut squash with sweet and oh so bladder friendly pears. It's easy to prepare and the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese and avocado sandwich. If you like a [...]
New in Summer 2018! The ICN Diet card is a handy reminder of those foods to avoid and those foods that are usually bladder friendly. The same size as a business card, you can carry it as a reference guide at the super market! Share with restaurant staff if you are seeking a bladder friendly [...]
With the start of hot weather, it's time to focus on cool, refreshing drinks that won't trigger IC/BPS or chronic prostatitis flares. This means that we have to avoid the typical acidic drinks of summer: lemonade, iced green tea and black teas, iced coffee, frappuccino and, of course, most canned sodas. Yes, that means no [...]
Everyone should eat more fruits and vegetables but when you have IC this can be challenging. Thankfully, the produce aisle is usually our friend. The vast majority of vegetables are IC friendly with the exception of, perhaps, concentrated tomato products. Fruits are certainly more tricky because citrus fruits contain very high levels of acid. We [...]
It's time for an update of our IC Food Lists and to do it well we're asking for your feedback. We've long collected information on foods, beverages and activities that can flare IC symptoms. This survey hopes to collect information about how patients who are diet sensitive calm and soothe their symptoms. We want to [...]
All too often when IC patients hear about food that is high in vitamin C, we go running far away from it in fear of it irritating our bladders. I’ve had dreams of eating citrus fruit and even in my sleep, I was scared of how much it was going to make me hurt. [...]
One of the best parts of summer are the fresh blueberries available. When it comes to low acid and bladder friendly foods, you can't go wrong with recipes that are focused on this luscious yet light and flavorful fruit! Here are some of our favorite blueberry recipes! Blueberry Breakfast Casserole (Julie Beyer RD) Ingredients: [...]
If you miss your coffee and are frustrated with its ability to irritate your bladder or gut, we have three new, exciting ones for you to try from The Bella Rosa Coffee Company. For many years, we all assumed that it was the overall pH or acid level of coffee that was the trigger for [...]
