What Do You Eat for Breakfast?

jhummel73 said:
I try to focus on oatmeal, from old fashioned oats, microwaved, with banana, chopped apples, pumkin seeds, ground flax added, etc. Whatever makes it better.
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That's basically what I have, only it's with dried fruit, dates or apricots etc. This is almost every day, with a mug of coffee. I grind the beans the previous evening so I have it ready to make in the morning.
 
Pkg of ramen, 6 oz potato, three slices of bologna (diced) 4 oz of chicken chunks.....coffee also. I'd be dieting, but taking antibiotic pharmacist said eat or suffer stomach issues. Monday, hope to restart diet...
 
Most often I'll eat one of the following:
~Scrambled eggs (or egg whites) with a slice of Butter bread toast (buttered).
~Golden cheese blintz with agave. I'll have it alone, sometimes with eggs.
I usually have the above with a mug of green tea
~Bowl of Cheerios with almond milk and 2 packs of Splenda
 
Marcy Sheiner said:
Actually, I do prefer them green. But that's not the only reason I eat them, I have IBS and nutrition doc told me the brown ones no good for my delicate tummy.
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Totally get that; when my IBS is flaring (which, thankfully hasn't happened in a long time) I can't go near fruit of any kind.

EDITED to add: I have noticed that - that the browner, more high sugar bananas can sometimes cause problems.
 
Marcy Sheiner said:
Actually, I do prefer them green. But that's not the only reason I eat them, I have IBS and nutrition doc told me the brown ones no good for my delicate tummy.
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Medusa said:
Totally get that; when my IBS is flaring (which, thankfully hasn't happened in a long time) I can't go near fruit of any kind.

EDITED to add: I have noticed that - that the browner, more high sugar bananas can sometimes cause problems.
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@Marcy Sheiner and @Medusa, green bananas contain resistant starch which is why, with your dietary concerns, you're able to tolerate them. Marcy, it sounds like you have a good doc. 👍

I think you'll find this article about green bananas informative.

Excerpt below from the article > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD

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Health Benefits Of Green Bananas​

Green bananas contain high amounts of resistant starch and pectin. New research shows resistant starch may decrease the risk of certain cancers by 60%.​

Resistant Starch​

Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes and grains. Some forms of starch are not completely broken down by the body’s digestive system. When this happens, the starch that is “resistant” to breakdown acts like soluble fiber. We all know fiber is a good thing. It can lower blood sugar, decrease your appetite, and help control cholesterol.

There are other health benefits of resistant starch, which include lowering the risk of colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease (2). New research in 2023 showed a 60% reduction in certain cancers when resistant starch was eaten daily for 2 years. Resistant starch is good for you!
In addition to green bananas, other food sources high in resistant starch include:
  • cooked and cooled rice
  • sorghum and barley
  • beans and legumes
  • cooked and cooled potatoes
  • raw potato starch
  • oats

Pectin​

Pectin is a form of starch found in fruit, including green bananas. It gives the fruit its structure and breaks down as the fruit ripens—the softer the fruit, the lower the pectin contents (3, 4).
Pectin slows the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. When this happens, a person is more likely to feel full, decreasing the amount of food a person eats and helping with weight management. Pectin also helps manage blood sugar levels by preventing spikes in blood sugar. Spikes in blood sugar are not good. They increase the risk of mood changes, energy crashes, elevated cholesterol, and hypoglycemia (5). The good gut bacteria feed on pectin in the colon (6). We all want happy gut bacteria. A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system and better overall health.

For more dietary help with IBS check out the Low FODMAP diet. Click on link in the above article.

There's a wealth of information about IBS and Low FODMAP on Monash University > https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/

The more you know, the better. 🙂😉
 
Bella said:
@Marcy Sheiner and @Medusa, green bananas contain resistant starch which is why, with your dietary concerns, you're able to tolerate them. Marcy, it sounds like you have a good doc. 👍

I think you'll find this article about green bananas informative.

Excerpt below from the article > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD

​

Health Benefits Of Green Bananas​

Green bananas contain high amounts of resistant starch and pectin. New research shows resistant starch may decrease the risk of certain cancers by 60%.​

Resistant Starch​

Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes and grains. Some forms of starch are not completely broken down by the body’s digestive system. When this happens, the starch that is “resistant” to breakdown acts like soluble fiber. We all know fiber is a good thing. It can lower blood sugar, decrease your appetite, and help control cholesterol.

There are other health benefits of resistant starch, which include lowering the risk of colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease (2). New research in 2023 showed a 60% reduction in certain cancers when resistant starch was eaten daily for 2 years. Resistant starch is good for you!
In addition to green bananas, other food sources high in resistant starch include:
  • cooked and cooled rice
  • sorghum and barley
  • beans and legumes
  • cooked and cooled potatoes
  • raw potato starch
  • oats

Pectin​

Pectin is a form of starch found in fruit, including green bananas. It gives the fruit its structure and breaks down as the fruit ripens—the softer the fruit, the lower the pectin contents (3, 4).
Pectin slows the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. When this happens, a person is more likely to feel full, decreasing the amount of food a person eats and helping with weight management. Pectin also helps manage blood sugar levels by preventing spikes in blood sugar. Spikes in blood sugar are not good. They increase the risk of mood changes, energy crashes, elevated cholesterol, and hypoglycemia (5). The good gut bacteria feed on pectin in the colon (6). We all want happy gut bacteria. A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system and better overall health.

For more dietary help with IBS check out the Low FODMAP diet. Click on link in the above article.

There's a wealth of information about IBS and Low FODMAP on Monash University > https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/

The more you know, the better. 🙂😉
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Thank you for this. :) But I don't eat green bananas; don't like them. When my IBS is flaring I simply don't eat fruits.

EDITED. Moved my smiley.
 
Bella said:
@Marcy Sheiner and @Medusa, green bananas contain resistant starch which is why, with your dietary concerns, you're able to tolerate them. Marcy, it sounds like you have a good doc. 👍

I think you'll find this article about green bananas informative.

Excerpt below from the article > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting > Green Bananas: Anti-Inflammatory, Good For The Gut & Cancer Fighting - Amy Burkhart, MD, RD

​

Health Benefits Of Green Bananas​

Green bananas contain high amounts of resistant starch and pectin. New research shows resistant starch may decrease the risk of certain cancers by 60%.​

Resistant Starch​

Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes and grains. Some forms of starch are not completely broken down by the body’s digestive system. When this happens, the starch that is “resistant” to breakdown acts like soluble fiber. We all know fiber is a good thing. It can lower blood sugar, decrease your appetite, and help control cholesterol.

There are other health benefits of resistant starch, which include lowering the risk of colon cancer, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease (2). New research in 2023 showed a 60% reduction in certain cancers when resistant starch was eaten daily for 2 years. Resistant starch is good for you!
In addition to green bananas, other food sources high in resistant starch include:
  • cooked and cooled rice
  • sorghum and barley
  • beans and legumes
  • cooked and cooled potatoes
  • raw potato starch
  • oats

Pectin​

Pectin is a form of starch found in fruit, including green bananas. It gives the fruit its structure and breaks down as the fruit ripens—the softer the fruit, the lower the pectin contents (3, 4).
Pectin slows the movement of food from the stomach to the intestine. When this happens, a person is more likely to feel full, decreasing the amount of food a person eats and helping with weight management. Pectin also helps manage blood sugar levels by preventing spikes in blood sugar. Spikes in blood sugar are not good. They increase the risk of mood changes, energy crashes, elevated cholesterol, and hypoglycemia (5). The good gut bacteria feed on pectin in the colon (6). We all want happy gut bacteria. A healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system and better overall health.

For more dietary help with IBS check out the Low FODMAP diet. Click on link in the above article.

There's a wealth of information about IBS and Low FODMAP on Monash University > https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/

The more you know, the better. 🙂😉
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I try to follow the low FODMAP diet, and when I do, it helps.
 
Marcy Sheiner said:
@Medusa, how often does your IBS flare? For me it's at least 50% of the time, or more.
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I seem to go through phases where it's flaring near constantly and I can't even eat an apple. Seriously, I've been sent to the ER by cabbage, cauliflower and almost by a large apple.

I've been so bad at times that I can't eat anything healthful and must stick to simple, easy-to-digest carbs.

About five years ago, I was really bad and ended up with an intussusception, which is rare in adults, and almost had some of my small intestine removed before it resolved.

When it's bad, it's bad for months or even years, pretty much all the time. But I'm happy to say I've been doing well for a couple years now and while I wouldn't try cabbage or cauliflower, I love apples again. :)

I'm sorry you are struggling with this!! Sometimes people don't understand how bad it can be.
 
depends wot I fancy - boiled eggs were always a special favorite in our rich person poor salary household - yea either soft or hard - just don't eat the shell!!
 
Medusa said:
I seem to go through phases where it's flaring near constantly and I can't even eat an apple. Seriously, I've been sent to the ER by cabbage, cauliflower and almost by a large apple.

I've been so bad at times that I can't eat anything healthful and must stick to simple, easy-to-digest carbs.

About five years ago, I was really bad and ended up with an intussusception, which is rare in adults, and almost had some of my small intestine removed before it resolved.

When it's bad, it's bad for months or even years, pretty much all the time. But I'm happy to say I've been doing well for a couple years now and while I wouldn't try cabbage or cauliflower, I love apples again. :)

I'm sorry you are struggling with this!! Sometimes people don't understand how bad it can be.
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Yes, it is almost debilitating sometimes. Do you do the Low FODMAP diet? It mostly works and yes, there are lots of healthy foods that are problematic--including apples, cabbage and cauliflower. But sometimes I can eat stuff in small amounts, like avocado or garlic and onions.

I had the impression, bc you said several times "when I have a flare" that you only had it rarely. Like I said, mine is at least half the time.Glad you are doing better now.
 

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