To Bacon or Not To Bacon – Is Bacon IC & Bladder Friendly?

With an enticing aroma that can pull even the most stubborn sleepers out of bed, bacon makes burgers better, BLT's more flavorful and brussell sprouts more palatable. Spinach and Cobb salads get a nice salt oomph from bacon bits which also happen to be the perfect crunchy topping for a hot baked potato. Seriously, what's [...]

By |2020-01-17T04:44:52+00:00January 16th, 2020|Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes|Comments Off on To Bacon or Not To Bacon – Is Bacon IC & Bladder Friendly?

Boston Glazed Pork Chops

This unique marinade & glaze combination gives ho-hum pork chops a succulent and moist texture while imparting a subtle salty-sweetness. A hint of rosemary rounds out the meat's flavor. Best of all though, this dish is completely lacking in the usual vinegar or fruit acids in marinades. The trick is a chemical reaction that makes [...]

By |2017-07-14T18:08:02+00:00October 28th, 2013|Fall Recipes, Flavor Fun, Main Dish, Meal Ideas|Comments Off on Boston Glazed Pork Chops

Basic Homestyle Chicken Soup – makes 4 servings

Soups are warm comfort for fall lunches, and this is my family’s tried and trusted recipe for chicken soup (the kind that grandmothers will swear treats colds and flus too!) Homestyle Chicken Soup 3-3/4 cups water 2 cups chicken broth (preservative-free & msg-free) 2 skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil [...]

By |2018-03-26T20:38:20+00:00October 28th, 2013|Fall Recipes, Flavor Fun, General, Soup|Comments Off on Basic Homestyle Chicken Soup – makes 4 servings

Warm Comfort Foods For Fall

Fall is definitely in the air... and the crisp cool weather makes me want to be active outdoors during the day and enjoy warm comforting food in the evening. Fall is ragweed season too, and studies have shown that allergies are common in people with IC. Like many people, I combat the mold spores and [...]

By |2017-07-14T18:08:02+00:00October 28th, 2013|Fall Recipes, Flavor Fun|Comments Off on Warm Comfort Foods For Fall

Fatigue Fighting Foods & Sick and Tired of Being Tired!

By Jill Osborne MA Are you struggling with fatigue?? In need of energy to make it through the day? If you're like many, you may have relied caffeine and fast carbs for a quick energy boost. The problem? They'll give you a quick burst of energy but two hours later leave you feeling tired, brain [...]

By |2018-03-26T20:38:28+00:00October 10th, 2013|Flavor Fun, Fruit, General|Comments Off on Fatigue Fighting Foods & Sick and Tired of Being Tired!

Fourth of July & Summer Picnic Ideas – Grilled Chicken Kebobs

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 [...]

By |2017-07-14T18:08:03+00:00July 3rd, 2013|Flavor Fun, Main Dish, Meal Ideas, Poultry|Comments Off on Fourth of July & Summer Picnic Ideas – Grilled Chicken Kebobs

PEAR FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRIES – makes 2 servings

This healthier take on a classic replaces acidic jelly and calorie-laden syrup with fiber rich fruit and nuts for a lighter breakfast.  2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced 2 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup salted cashews, chopped fine (optional) 2 egg whites (from large eggs) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 1/3 [...]

By |2015-09-27T02:47:41+00:00May 15th, 2013|Breakfast, Flavor Fun, Meal Ideas, Recipes|Comments Off on PEAR FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRIES – makes 2 servings

ENGLISH MUFFINS TOPPED WITH TUNA – makes 2 servings

from Bev’s low-acid cookbook & diet guide, A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet Ingredients:  2 Tbsp. softened butter or soft spread 2 tsp. dried chervil or chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. onion salt 1/8 tsp. pepper (optional) 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine 6 oz. (1 can) flaked tuna, [...]

By |2015-09-27T02:48:05+00:00May 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on ENGLISH MUFFINS TOPPED WITH TUNA – makes 2 servings

Creative Ways With Seafood – The fresher the seafood, the less acid it contains.

Creative Ways with Seafood by Bev Laumann When the weather warms it’s refreshing to just go outside and get some exercise... which starts me thinking of lighter meals with less fat or sugar. Seafood is generally low in fat, high in protein and makes excellent light meals when paired with spring vegetables such as broccoli, [...]

By |2017-07-14T18:08:03+00:00May 15th, 2013|General|Comments Off on Creative Ways With Seafood – The fresher the seafood, the less acid it contains.
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