Good afternoon!
I am chuggin along in the bakery! Today is another very busy day as I prepare for the launch of the new gluten-free and raw Glo bar tonight at 9pm. It is going to be fun! This bar has been a very long time in the making (I tested over 23 trials!), and I am so excited to share it with you. Because the bars are so time intensive, there will be a limited amount available for pre-order tonight. At 9pm EST I will be linking to the bars from OSG.
Last night I heard back from the race director of the Toronto Women’s Half Marathon + 5k! I was surprised at how quickly she got back to me as well as how serious she took the matter. She said that they will be investigating this with the Toronto Police with whom they work closely on all safety and security issues. She is going to get back to me in the near future. I hope that next year’s race will be improved upon regarding the safety of all female runners! No one should have to feel scared or violated during a race.
After several hours of work this morning, it was 2pm before I knew it and I still hadn’t had lunch yet! I threw together the quickest lunch I could with the ingredients I had on hand.
I took some leftover Navy Beans and mix 2 tablespoons of sweet BBQ sauce for a mock ‘baked bean’ effect.
Then I defrosted about 2 cups of mixed veggies…
And I threw together a super quick dried cherry and sunflower seed spinach salad topped with my better than bottled balsamic vinaigrette. We are all out of veggies so it was all I had, but it was quite fun!
I am currently suffering from food baby syndrome. Beans + high-fibre veggies = :ermm:
I discovered that Navy Beans are probably one of my least favourite beans. They just don’t have the flavour that other beans do like black beans or kidney beans! That is why I have been eating them with BBQ sauce.
The Dairy Question
I am always asked what prompted me to go off dairy and decide to become a vegan. While there are many factors that went into the decision (see here for the latest segment in my road to health), one of the reasons that I experimented without dairy was because I have sensitivity to dairy (this is different from an actual allergy to dairy, which I don’t have).
Ever since I was a baby I could not have dairy. It would upset my stomach so much and I would cry and cry and cry when I had milk. As a child and teenager I suffered from really bad stomach pains whenever I ate dairy- especially ice cream, that one was the worst for me!- I would be doubled over in pain when I ate ice cream. I finally decided to see how I fared without dairy. Lactose free dairy products did not seem to help much. Lo and behold, my stomach problems were greatly reduced when I stopped eating dairy.
My stomach is also sensitive to other things like soy (which is why you don’t see me eating tofu much), beans (although I still eat them because I love them!), and high-fibre foods.
What about you, do you have problems digesting certain foods or certain combinations of food? Any intolerances or allergies? How did you adapt to it?
Another celiac in the house! It’s been two and 1/2 years and I’m STILL adjusting. Pre-diagnosis, I was one of those “eat whatever I want without thinking about it” type of people, and now I have to plan everything! The food restrictions aren’t the bad part; you get used to that. It’s the planning everything that sucks. I’m trying, but I generally don’t enjoy it.
I have a question about the GF globars, which I’d love to try… What measures do you take to prevent cross-contamination?
All the info can be found here: http://globakery.com/Cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=43
I have a wheat intolerance which has been difficult at times. However, loving cooking has certainly helped as I have been able to experiment with so many other grains!
Oh yes, I can’t handle gluten or soy. I do eat dairy but only lactose free. Almond cheese and lactose free cottage cheese are about it. I’ll have to order some of your GF GLO bars! Congrats!!
I got tested recently for food allergies. I have a “mild” allergy to peanuts and wheat. Which is weird because I’ve never had problems eating those foods!
honestly sugar makes me so sick if I have a lot of it. chocolate (tear) makes me sick. Anything other then full cream dairy, too much fruit. But I have been tested heaps and I have learned that it’s really about listening to your body and not eating crap.
Hey! Wow this post just screamed “KERRY”. I am the QUEEN of food intolerances. I literally recently started my own blog so I can vent about it and basically create dishses for those that struggle with similar allergies to me. I have devoted an entire page to my extensive list…dairy, wheat, soy, nuts, tree fruits, carrots, celery, etc….the list seriously goes on!!
This is why I LOVE the blogging world. It forces me to get creative in the kitchen, it has honestly changed my life : )
I self diagnosed that I was lactose intolerant. I had some cheese and crackers one day for lunch a year ago and had such stomach pains I couldn’t stand up. I cut out dairy and my stomach began to feel normal for the first time in 5 or so years, but not quite. So a lady at the local health food store said maybe cut out gluten too. So for 3 or so months I was gluten and dairy free. I felt FABULOUS! One night in March, I had a horrible stomachache that randomly hit and kept me up, and at 2 in the morning went into the ER. I ended up having my gall bladder taken out the next day. They said that dairy can irritate an aggravated gall bladder.
Since then I have tried to eat dairy and gluten and it just doesn’t suit me. I no longer crave cheese, and use this delicious vegan cheese when I want that cheesy taste. I do eat some gluten now, but I avoid it when I can. And now I no longer eat meat. I feel healthier than I ever have!
lol food baby syndrome!! Ohhh, it happens to the best of us ;)
I have a slight lactose intolerance. I can handle it fine with cereal and cheese/yogurt dont affect me but I can’t drink it straight without severe stomach pains. Soy milk does the same thing. There’s only one type of regular milk I can have (Hood Smart Calorie Countdown since it’s ultra-ultra pasterized) and one type of soy milk (8th continent original) that I can handle. All the others make me ill. It’s kind of strange..
Ack, I have SO many digestive problems. Mainly from meat, dairy, processed soy, large amounts of nuts and large amounts of beans. I still eat some (low fat, organic) dairy, a bit of processed soy but not much, and I limit the amount of beans & nuts I eat. But it is HARD! Still, I do it because I feel SO much better when I do! :)
xo
K
Great post – I have some issues with dairy (strangely its not all dairy – just some) cheese in particular, especially if its baked or creamy (ie. fettucine alfredo) is not my friend. I also love spicy food but can’t tolerate it very well. Its really relieving to read all the comments of people with food intolerances, it makes me feel a little more normal.
When I was younger I was allergic to dairy, citrus, and shellfish, but I grew out of them.
I’m still sensitive to dairy though.
Also, if I have too much sugar my mouth is very sore the next day.
Even though I wouldn’t consider myself allergic to certain foods, if I eat really poorly (fried foods, pies, cakes, etc.) for more than 2 days I feel ill.
One of my really good friends has colitis so she’s adjusted her diet similarly to someone with celiac.
I have crohns disease so there are a lot of things my body can not handle – I cannot eat salad and I love salad. I also cannot eat high fiber foods including beans and some vegetables. I also cannot eat certain fruits like apples and pears. I do not have diary for the most part, the same with gluten. It sounds very limiting and sometimes it is but for the most part I have learned to create healthy meals and snacks that taste great and minimize my pain.
I have crohn’s too! I think of myself as food-intolerant most of the time… it’s really hard to find a healthy balance with this disease. The only time I can eat whatever I want is when I’m on steroids!
It’s interesting to read all the people who are sensitive to dairy. I always knew that most Asians were sensitive to dairy. But I just read “Animal Vegetable Miracle” and I didn’t realize that the ability to digest dairy is a result of a genetic mutation. Thus, a majority of people of Northern European Descent can digest it, but Asians, (esp southeast Asians), Latinos, and a variety of other groups cannot digest it. Something like only 30% of Latinos and 5% of Asians.
My good friend is Latina, and she’s always had problems with dairy. Now I know why!
I have so many food sensitivities and intolerance. I can’t eat meat for that reason so I became a vegetarian. I limit my dairy to once a day but I love my eggs so I can’t completely go vegan. But I’m extremely limited in my diet due to my IBS.
I am still trying to figure out what causes my stomach issues! I have given up meat and it helped, but still have issues. I am afraid I might have a problem with dairy (afraid because I LOVE cheese) so I am giving that up for a week and see what happens.
Love your blog!
Hard cheeses are much easier to digest than soft ones. You may find that while you cannot tolerate milk and some cheeses you can tolerate others. Likewise goat and sheep products are also quite easy to digest. I cannot tolerate milk but can tolerate goat milk and cheese and sheep cheese.
Hi, I just wanted to say that I just recently started reading your blog, and it’s been really inspirational to me!
I have a lot of food sensitivities unfortunately, but I learn to live without! I have problems with dairy, meats, refined sugar, and artificial sweeteners. I love being vegan though, and I love how I feel now that I have eliminated those foods from my diet.
I have a gluten intolerance, but recently it is getting so much easier to buy gluten free things ! Stores seem to be stocking up and paying more attention to people’s dietary needs.
I love making fake baked beans with BBQ sauce!!
I have a lot of digestive problems, but haven’t been able to narrow it down to one or any specific foods. :(
Jenn
I am severly lalctose intolerant and have been for over 10 years. Lactaid milk and Lactaid pills do not work for me. Additionally, I suffer from IBS, take daily medication for it, and am limited in what I can eat due to my sensitivies.
Though this is my first time posting, I am an avid reader. I am drawn to your blog due in big part to these dietary restrictions that I have. My dietary issues coupled with my anxiety, have actually led me to develop a form of eating disorder…not due to fear of gaining weight, but from fear of getting sick from the food I eat…which I have become so accustomed to over the years. Your openness about your past disordered thinking around food is very refreshing. It is encouraging to hear about how you have used your past thinking to change your eating habits and your whole lifestyle into such a healthy and delicious one! I have always wanted to comment but didn’t know what to say. When I saw your post today, I knew I had to respond! Thank you so much for your encouraging and motivating words. :)
My husband is allergic to dairy, which is different than being lactose intolerant. We have to check EVERYTHING for milk, milkfat, casein, or whey. I am constantly amazed at how often food companies change their ingredients without warning. We’ve found granola bars, butter and cake frosting that he could eat, then the next time we went to buy them the ingredients changed! It can be awfully frustrating.
One of my best friends has this. He drank white wine and ended up having to use his injection pen and a trip to the emergency room. He has to be so careful because it truly is life threatening.