Zucchini Bread (Muffins) (from Confident Choices: A Cookbook for Interstitial Cystitis and Overactive Bladder) Ingredients 3 eggs ¾ c. oil or ¾ c. 1 ½ c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. peeled and grated zucchini 3 c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ t. baking powder ½ [...]
When you think avocado, you probably think first of guacamole but avocado also works wonderfully as a topping for hamburgers, grilled chicken, or even cold meat sandwiches! Of course, you can also modify it to use as a dip for vegetables or chips! Ingredients 1 seeded and peeled avocado 1 to 2 t. finely chopped [...]
Fresh salsa is a staple of summer barbecues but, sadly, it can often contain high levels of acid. Don't want to be left out? Try this yummy version that uses lower acid yellow tomatoes that have all the flavor without the burn! Low Acid Confetti Tomato Salsa Ingredients 2 large yellow or heirloom tomatoes, diced [...]
Just in time for summer, here's a lovely bladder friendly cold macaroni salad from author Julie Beyer RD, author of Confident Choices: A Cookbook for IC and OAB! Don't forget that you can use your choice of macaroni: wheat, corn, quinoa, rice and so forth! Ingredients: 4 cups cooked macaroni 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 [...]
Fresh and fun elements of our favorite recipes from south of the border! By Julie Beyer, MA, RDN Author, Speaker, Patient Advocate One thing I always tell my patients is that living with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is more tolerable if you have good problem solving skills. Sure, it is easy to end up depressed [...]
Recipe 1 - Vanilla Horchata 1-1/2 cups medium- or long-grain white rice, cooked soft 3-1/2 cups water (or more, to taste) 1 c. sugar (or more to taste) 1 can evaporated milk 2 T. pure vanilla extract Ground nutmeg or cinnamon to sprinkle over top of drink (optional) Combine rice, water, and sugar in a [...]
by Julie Beyer, MA, RDN Despite the changing leaves that signal that autumn is on its way, by the calendar, it is still summer! And what better way to extend your summer fun than to keep your grill humming! Yes, grilling is a great way to prepare healthy, low acid foods! Now, maybe you haven't [...]
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 c. oil 1–1/3 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla 2 c. peeled & grated zucchini 3 c. flour 1 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. soda 1/4 t. baking powder 1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat eggs; blend in oil, sugar and flavoring. Add zucchini. Sift [...]
With barbecues blazing, cool drinks flowing, bands playing and fireworks putting on quite a show, the Fourth of July is one of the highlights of the year for families in the USA. For those of you who struggle with acid sensitivity, there are plenty of foods and drinks that you can enjoy without irritating your [...]
Summer Salad Series! Red, White & Blue Spinach Salad Ingredients 1 c. washed baby spinach leaves 1 c. washed baby red bib lettuce, torn to bite size pieces 1/2 c. fresh blueberries, washed and drained 1/2 c. slivered almonds 1/2 c. feta cheese (if desired) 2 T. coarsely chopped fresh basil (if desired) Combine spinach [...]