Following on from Cheronia thread

[VeronicaF]

I had to do another thread as I wanted to post this photo, been shopping today, and having nothing to lose in trying it.

so I been shopping and think I have everything to start it?

I am 9st 2

BMI is 23.5 ideal weight

5 foot 2

I was 10 st 13

so can afford some yummy gluten free wheat free daily free yummys :O)))

[Shalf]

Well done Veronica. Very best of luck! Xx

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

Thank you Shalf xx

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

did I get it right shalf?

[Shalf in reply to VeronicaF]

Yes , although I don't like the Genius variety. The Schar Gluten Free brown or white Ciabatta rolls are far better xx

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

ahh I will know next time,it will be all new tastes for me because my diet is so bland, veg, salads and fish and chicken, so it will be nice to have taste :O)

[Shalf in reply to VeronicaF]

Jazz the diet up with fresh lemon squeezed on fish before baking. Garlic into salads, ginger into chicken stirfrys, spring onions etc.

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

good idea shalf thank you, I have added raddish to salads but I love garlic so will do that thank you, not too with ginger but I know its good for you so wil have a go thank you

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

I found stuffing and gravy, something I haven't had for ages :O) oh and cheese which is everything free

[Shalf in reply to VeronicaF]

Not all fat free though haha! Eat free from of course but also remember to include fresh fruit and veg too! Admirable your putting in the effort.

[VeronicaF in reply to Shalf]

I do have fruit and lots of veg but no gravy usally so it be nice to have gravy

[Cheronia]

All good stuff Veronica. I hope you find like I did, that you can eat what you like (in the gf and milk free group) and you will lose weight. I am 5.5,8stone and according to BMI anorexic!!!!

[Shalf in reply to Cheronia]

8 stone!! Fab weight! Was always 8' 7 - 5f 6 in height. Gained a few pounds with not walking so much but back trying again

[Cheronia in reply to Shalf]

Its one of the advantages of being so deprived (my friends think) that I am slim and do not forever weight watch,no large gut, like I had before, so I do not mind at all and there are more and more Free From foodstuffs, I even saw Hobnobs in Asda yesterday!You are not exactly obese are you Shalf!!

[Shalf in reply to Cheronia]

Ermm.. No! 😂 But not as fit as I was. Rheumy has told me to go to gym and swim more.

[Cheronia in reply to Shalf]

I keep fit gardening, DIY, I spent 5 years doing up this cottage. I would love to swim but hate chlorine and its too cold on the East Coast to go in the sea!

[Shalf in reply to Cheronia]

Love swimming in the sea! Had a wee week in Cyprus recently, was hardly out the sea! Fabulous!

[Cheronia in reply to Shalf]

Lucky you! I loved swimming in NZ where I lived as a teenager and have visited since where fish swim with you and the water is clear, heaven! and eating their gorgeous ice cream which I could not do now and have to be content with Alpro which is fine!

[Shalf in reply to Cheronia]

Ahh NZ is on the to-do list for sure! Just looks such a refreshing healthy place - shame for the quakes though! Still wouldn't stop me going. I was on the beach in phi phi Thailand the year before the Tsunami destroyed it and those Yes, as much as I feel at times angry having RA , I don't forget there are people far worse off on this planet.

[AgedCrone]

Have you looked up what Violife Original Flavour (what flavour?) Slices contains .....23% coconut oil which has 862 calories per 100 grams,plus starch, modified starch, seasalt,flavourings & colourings.

I think you might be as well eating regular cheese Veronica.

I haven't looked up the other products....but I surmise they may be necessary if you are coeliac ...but just a very expensive choice if you are not.

Have you actually had it confirmed if you have food intolerance to any group of foods? If you haven't speak to your Rheumy nurse & take her advice.

[Cheronia in reply to AgedCrone]

At least if it has no milk in it, that is ok for me, fat is not a problem once you sort yourself out.

[Mmrr]

Take care, many of the free from foods are high in carbohydrate, sugars and /or salts amongst other 'additives', they only replace some additives eg gluten with others.

Some free from foods , particularly gluten free are low in Vitamins...B , D and other vitamins too.

Making sure you eat an otherwise balanced diet is necessary to get what you need nutritionally and are not getting from free from foods.

There is little to be gained from free from foods (it is a multi billion pound/dollar ......'processed' ......food industry).

Fresh produce, meat or fish or vegetarian or vegan options of your choice with fresh fruit / veg and grains of your choice....whether they be wheat / oat / barley / beans /lentil etc are much better for you and much cheaper too ! (and tastier) .

Anything processed and in a plastic bag I would take with care as they are usually highly processed (except for a wee treat now and again)

Best wishes.

[VeronicaF]

Thanks everyone, I did notice the dream milk had sunflower in it, I have found I don't do well on veg oil and sunflower a while ago, but I didn't have my glasses on yesterday so didn't read it yesterday