Five 'eating better' foods to slip into your diet in '10
via www.cnn.com
Another of those great lists of healthy foods for the new year. But how do these 5 new "in" foods stack up for people with sensitive Crohn's digestive systems?
1. Rye and Oats. The health benefit is in the healthy fiber. But we Crohnie's know that fiber can be an iffy proposition if you are in a flare. I personally like the very thin rye bread done Swedish style with a light coating of butter, smoked salmon, cream cheese, or a bit of green onion or chives. But not during a flare, right. Oats can be very constipating for me personally and I can't eat them unless I am in in a good frame of health. Barley is good - I like it and I think its especially good in soups. When cooked very soft in a soup I don't think it would bother my stomach.
2. Soy. Sure, good stuff. Not so much edamame though as it is too fibrous. Tastes great though. If you were in no-flare mode it might be ok.
3. Salmon and other oily fish. Bring it on - great stuff and it has anti-inflammatory properties. Go with wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, fresh tuna, trout, etc.
4. Red wine. Definately off my personal list cause it gives me heartburn and headaches. Oh well. I stick to a shot of brandy. :-)
5. Green Tea. Yum, its good to me and never has bothered me a bit.
