I posted this video on my Face Book page.
Thank You for sharing this with us.
Ann A. said:
This animation was created as an advertisement - how it provides a good visual for helping to understand the "Gut-Brain Connection and leaky gut syndrome.
I have been kinda leary about eating whole corn because it didn't digest I thought that it meant that I had a problem with it. I will do the transit test soon when I'm not going out and i will keep a record of my progress with it.
Do you have any suggestions on books that I can purchase regarding Auto Immune Diseases. I just purchased the Lupus Recovery Diet, I just started reading it last week it is full of suggestions on how to substitue gluten and other unhealthy products in our unhealthy world.
Ann A. said:
Ms. P, nobody completely digests corn. We use those undigested bits of corn to test transit time. The next time you have some corn, jot down what time you eat it and then record what time you see the undigested its come out. That will give an idea of your transit time. If it takes too long for food to pass through your digestive system that indicates one set of health issues. If I comes out to fast then you are not getting the nutrition that you need. Other than transit time those undigested bits of corn should not be a big worry. You can also use beets instead of the read gelatin they talk about on the website.http://www.puristat.com/coloncleansing/boweltransittime.aspx
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003887.htm
Ms. P said:I plan to observe myself regarding the Corn allergies, I know that I don't digest whole corn completely and due to my Crohns I sometimes will pass it undigested. It is time for me to have a complete allergy test again I need to know if I still have the same issues, if I do have a Corn allergy I may have to go on a hunger strike or go Vegan. LOL
I will post my stats on the gluten free site on the home page.
I agree that going entirely gluten-free is difficult. As most people have a sensitivity rather than a true allergy, gluten-limited is a great way to go. My doc was the one to suggest watching my gluten and other allergy or sensitivity causing foods. In doing so I am nearly gluten-free, but on occaision when it's not possible to avoid it, I only eat the smallest amount of it. This has reduced my irritation, nausea, excess gas, headaches, etc. to a bother rather than a big issue. I think your approach will work for the majority of people here. On the gluten-free blog, we are posting recipes with a "key" for gluten- free, nut-free, dairy, etc. so people can choose a diet that is easiest for them to maintain without it being a full-time job. Once started, it then becomes second nature.
I would love it if you would share on the group site as well, so we can know what you are limiting as you have said the results are positive.
I wish everyone positive results.
Thanks,
DeAnne
Holds the other products together! The word Gum!
Deenie
Ms. P said:
What do xantham gum do for baking?
Ms. P,
I have added several different flour combo's that are gluten-free. One for yeast bread, one for pastry, etc. Although you would not HAVE to use xanthan or guar gum, the baked good would not hold together quite as well. Both are natural and as you will see, you use just the tiniest bit. It's very similar to tapioca in it's binding properties.
Hope this helps,
DeAnne