#low histamine recipes

[ebonyheartnet]

Okay, so here’s an extremely simple recipe that’s gotten me through the last few low spoon months. It freezes well, and I’m able to get about five or six meals out of it.

The base recipe is naturally gluten free. So long as you customize accordingly, it’s also extremely friendly to most allergies (bc god knows I have damn near all of them).

For those with texture issues, the chicken comes out almost like it’s stewed and the vegetables are very soft without being wet. As for the oats, they’re more of a rice or fresh pasta texture, not mushy or porridge like if you nail the moisture content. Though there is a good bit of browning, especially if you add the baking soda, nothing’s really crunchy. You can add a bit of crunch by putting the portion you want to eat back in the rice cooker for a few minutes on high/cook.

Equipment:

-14 cup rice cooker (mine is by aroma housewares and is about $25 USD on Amazon rn)

-plastic/silicone/wooden spatula or spoon

-Tupperware and/or quart sized freezer bags

Ingredients:

-1 tbs of oil of your choice (ghee, olive oil, etc. you decide what flavor works best with what you want to eat and go for it)

-1/2 lbs of frozen riced cauliflower (you can use whatever small, hardy vegetables you like, this is just what I can eat)

-herbs and spices of your choice

-1/4 tspn of baking soda (optional, but helps with browning)

-roughly 3.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs

-2 cups chopped leafy greens (I use either arugula, bok choy or napa cabbage, but literally anything works)

-about 4 cups rolled oats

-salt to taste

-optional pinch of sugar

Instructions:

1.) Turn on rice cooker. If you have one like mine, hold it down to meet the weight requirement and switch to cook.

2.) Add your oil, then add cauliflower and salt + herbs + optional baking soda.

3.) Open and salt chicken, then place in the pot. Stir until everything is covered in cauliflower + herbs, then cover and let sit for 20 minutes. (If using a leafy green with a hard stem, add stems now.)

4.) Stir thoroughly, until browned bits at bottom are evenly distributed and chicken has started shredding. Add your leafy greens, then stir in oats in two batches with an additional pinch of salt. Keep stirring until all oats are damp, adding up to 1/2 cup water if needed.

5.) Cover and let cook for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Stir and serve, or package in Tupperware/ziplock.

Variations I’ve made:

-2 tbs minced ginger + 1/4 cup mint for herbs. I used napa cabbage and bok choy for my greens, and 1/2 a cup of the oats was replaced with homemade cranberry granola.

-1 sprig of rosemary + 5 leaves of fresh sage + 6 sprigs of fresh thyme for herbs. Used some very spicy arugula for my greens and served with cranberry sauce.

Notes:

This recipe is for whoever needs it, and all I have is one request:

Please don’t offer me suggestions.

I’m aware what I’ve done is pretty bland, but there are severe dietary restrictions interfering with what was once a thriving spice cabinet. Tell other folks your ideas, help each other out, etc. just don’t say that I should cook it differently bc that’s a block for my own sake.

On a more positive note, the main reason why this is formatted the way it is is that, honestly, it’s the way I’ve always preferred to cook. Give me my base recipe, a couple fill-in-the-blanks, and then suggestions so that I can start thinking. You can add aromatics, swap out the cauliflower, etc. Do whatever you want, just eat a thing! :D

#spoonie #recipes #meal prep #batch cooking #spoon savers #mcas #<- god knows more MCAS friendly recipes would be helpful #low histamine recipes #gluten free recipes #MCAS friendly recipes #signal boost

[journiland]

@pirateking42 Here's a crockpot recipe for you. (It says bake, but I toss it in the crockpot.)

I use honey instead of sugar, and lately omit the vinegar and sub coconut aminos for soy sauce, but that's just to make it low histamine. I use whatever kind and amount of chicken I feel like (most often 5 or 6 frozen boneless thighs) and cook until the sauce gets less watery (from the liquid in frozen chicken) and the chicken is almost falling apart. Yum.

#chicken recipe #low histamine #slow cooker

[macgyvermedical]

Food Options for People with Histamine and Salicylate Itolerances

Hi All,

My wife just found out that she has both histamine intolerance and salicylate intolerance. Within days of starting to take antihistamines and eating only very low histamine/salicylate foods, nearly every health problem she's had for the last 15 years (including vision problems, plantar fasciitis, severe GERD, severe brain fog (to the point where we thought she had early onset Alzheimer's), chronic fatigue, and joint pain) literally went away or got markedly better overnight.

The only thing is: If you're really strict on the low histamine and low salicylate diets, it really limits what you can eat. If you're gluten or lactose intolerant as well, that makes things even more difficult.

So I decided to put together some recipes that contain the lowest possible histamine and salicylate burdens. The "safest" list contains only the following: Bamboo shoots, cabbage, celery, iceberg lettuce, peeled white potato, millet, oats, rice, maple syrup, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, saffron, sea salt, canola oil, safflower oil, egg yolk, meat, fish, poultry- very fresh only, true fish only.

Marinade: Mince a stalk of celery, then combine that with a third of a cup white vinegar, a half teaspoon salt, and 2 tbsp maple syrup. Soak your meat or poultry in it before cooking to give it some flavor.

Salad (or anything) Dressing: Whisk together 2 raw egg yolks, 2 tbsp white vinegar, and 2 tbsp canola oil. Salt to taste.

Slaw: Shred a quarter of a cabbage, 3 stalks celery, and 1 can bamboo shoots. Toss in a dressing made from a third of a cup of white vinegar, a tbsp white sugar, and a third of a cup of canola or safflower oil.

Potato and Rice fritters: Cook a cup of white rice until it's soft. Peel and chop a medium potato into 1-in cubes, boil potato until soft, drain and mash. Mix rice and potato, add 2 egg yolks and salt to taste, form into patties, and fry in canola oil.

Potato and Celery Soup: Mince 5 stalks of celery and fry in a tbsp or two of canola oil. Add 4 cups chicken stock (make ahead by boiling a chicken carcass in water with a tbsp vinegar for 3 hours) and 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed). Boil until the potatoes are soft. Mash the potatoes in the stock, add salt to taste, and serve.

Congee with Pickle: Soak bamboo shoots overnight (or a few hours) in a mixture of 1/3 cup vinegar, a teaspoon salt, and a tbsp sugar. Make a rice or millet soup by cooking grains in about double the water specified on the package. Mash the grain and flavor this soup with salt or sugar to taste. Fry a couple of egg yolks or some fish and place on top. Eat with your bamboo shoot pickle.

Millet Crispies: Pop millet by placing a small amount in a dry frying pan.

Oatmeal: Make oatmeal according to package instructions with salt to taste. Top with fried egg yolks, maple syrup, millet crispies, fried minced celery, slaw, or whatever meat options you have available.

Celery Boats: Shred a cup or so of cooked chicken and toss with salad dressing listed above. Fill stalks of celery with the mixture.

Beef and Cabbage Soup: Fry 3 stalks of minced celery in canola oil at the bottom of a pot. Cut up a half head of cabbage into ribbons and fry with the celery. Remove the celery and cabbage. Put a pound of beef stew meat cut into 1-in chunks (or ground meat of choice) in the pot and brown. Add the celery and cabbage back in, add 6 cups water or stock, and boil with salt to taste until at least the meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Lettuce wraps: Brown a pound of ground chicken in a pan with 3 stalks minced celery, half a cup of chopped bamboo shoots, a tbsp of vinegar and salt to taste. When cooked through, carefully remove leaves of iceberg lettuce from a head. Fill with meat mixture and enjoy. Serve with rice.

Rice Pudding: Whisk together 4 egg yolks, a quarter cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp glutinous rice flour, a pinch of salt, and a scant cup of water. Add this to a pot with 1.5 cups COOKED rice. Stir on medium heat until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still somewhat pour-able. Pour into a small casserole type dish and chill in the fridge to set.

Contains wheat, fresh dairy, onion, parsley:

Beef Stew: Cook 4 stalks minced celery and 1 minced medium onion in butter or ghee until soft. Add 1 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-in chunks and brown. Add 6 cups stock or water and salt and parsley to taste. Whisk together 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup flour and add to mixture. Peel and cut 2 medium white potatoes and add to mixture. Bring to a low boil and simmer until meat and potato chunks are cooked through- about 20 minutes.

Flat breads: Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup butter, oil, or ghee with 2 cups flour (adjust amounts as needed to create a workable dough). Roll into flat rounds and cook on a dry skillet.

Mashed Potatoes with Onion: Peel and cut 4 large white potatoes into 1-in cubes. Place in a pot with water to cover. Boil for 20-30 minutes. While boiling, mince 1 large white onion and cook in butter, oil, or ghee until caramelized. Drain and mash potatoes. Add onion to potatoes along with a tbsp dried parsley and salt to taste and cream or milk to taste. Stir everything together.

Deep Fried Cheese Curds, Chicken Nuggets, Battered French Fries, or Onion rings: Combine 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1tsp baking soda, and salt to taste. Bring 2-3 inches of canola oil or lard to frying temp. Dump 1lb of cheese curds, 1-in flattened chunks of chicken, sliced white potato, or sliced onion in batter, and spoon them into the frying oil. Fry until crispy and remove onto a plate lined with paper towels. See "Salad Dressing" in previous comment for something to dip in.

Maple Milk: Put a few tbsp maple syrup into a glass of warm or cold milk for a treat.

Cheesy Dessert Tacos: Make flatbreads listed above. Mix together 2 tbsp maple syrup with a half cup plain farmer's cheese or goat cheese. Spread on flat breads and fold like a taco.

Cheesy Dinner Tacos: Combine 2 tsp onion powder and 2 tsp dried parsley with a half cup plain farmer's or goat cheese. Spread on flatbreads. Add shredded cooked chicken and shredded cabbage. Fold like a taco.

Mapley "Crime" Brulee: Whisk together 6 egg yolks, 4 tbsp maple syrup, and 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream in a pot over low heat, whisking continuously until thick. Pour into ramekins, sprinkle with white sugar, bake until set, then broil until the tops are crispy.

#MCAS #recipe ideas #recipes #food ideas #salicylate intolerance #histamine intolerance #long covid #covid

[spandexbutterfly4lyfe]

I think it’s really especially important to evaluate yourself for histamine intolerance/mast cell activation syndrome symptoms if you’re gearing your life toward wellness “detox” stuff because ingredients that may be good for the immune system / metabolism / etc etc for other people may easily be really bad for you.

For example I’ve been looking high and low for a simple ginger turmeric tea recipe because both of these suppress mast cells, and nearly every recipe has lemon or orange, cinnamon, cayenne etc which are all MASSIVE mast cell triggers. Just loaded the fuck down with histamines. As in literally whenever I consumed lemon or orange growing up my throat would close up slightly and feel clogged like it was hard to speak.

Strict, healthy diets are very very real for MCAS and they are explicitly not the pop “wellness” diet pushed by random bloggers on the internet. You can’t just throw any ingredients together and claim it’ll heal you because they’re “whole” and “natural”. Please look into these if you have digestive issues. It’s more common than you’d think and very, VERY lacking in general awareness.

#mcas #mast cell activation syndrome #histamine intolerance #healthy eating

[tightwadspoonies]

Hey! In response to your recipes post, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for low histamine protein options. I have MCAS mostly controlled by meds and would like to do better about a low histamine diet. When I tried initially, I lost too much weight because I couldn’t get enough food, protein in particular, following the SIGHI diet list. Eating took so much coordination and I just didn’t have the time or energy. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Assuming you are following this SIGHI list.

Before I go too far with this, if you are losing weight, you may want to consider aggressively focusing on fat. So if you can tolerate dairy, that means you want cream, sweet cream butter, or fresh cheese (like cream cheese) in every meal and snack. And I'm talking probably drinking cream or half-n-half as a beverage. Cheese and cream/half-n-half have a lot of protein in them too. If you are sensitive to additives, consider getting these directly from a dairy if that is possible for you. Whole milk also tends to have fewer additives and may be a more sustainable option.

If you can't tolerate dairy or the additives that come with it, canned whole-fat coconut milk may be a good replacement due to it's high calorie and fat content.

If you can't do coconut or dairy, consider finding an oil that you can tolerate and doing "oil shots" (drinking 15-30ml amounts of the oil as a snack several times per day). You'll need to combine this with a protein source (see below) to get the same benefit as above.

Pumpkin seeds (shelled), chia (freshly ground), and hemp seeds (hemp hearts) contain a lot of protein, fat, and calories. You can make up the rest of your protein needs here through whole grains like brown rice (if tolerated) and amaranth, millet, and oats (assuming these are tolerated).

If you can do meat, this is also a great option, though I know a lot of people avoiding histamine have trouble with store-bought meat due to handling concerns. If you can get meat frozen directly from a farm this is usually much better in the consistently-low histamine space.

#health #food #diy #chronic illness #mcas

[chicago-geniza]

A propos last repost (the low spoons cookbook), one of my goals this year is to compile my definitive, comprehensive Hypoallergenic GI Disease Cookbook On A Food Stamps Budget. Recipes will span several dietary restriction categories: low FODMAP for IBS, low histamine for MCAS, autoimmune protocol for IBD, liquids/purees for gastroparesis, and "gut rest."

#I'm sooo good at low-effort gut rest cooking #Yesterday I made a pottage out of mannaya kasha bone broth and savory baby food

[adamgant]

Week of workouts

Week of workouts https://ift.tt/JAt4W86 Sharing a glimpse of how I structure my weekly workouts. Hiiiii! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing morning! We’re at Disneyland today and I can’t wait to ride all of the rides, eat Disney treats, and enjoy some fun memories with my favorite people. While I won’t be getting in any *official* workouts this week, I’ll definitely be walking 20k steps per day (minus the long drive home). For today’s post, I thought i’d share a little bit about what my workouts have been like lately and how I structure my weeks. It varies week by week, but here are some of the things I like to include: 3 strength classes – I’ll mix it up between F45, pure barre Define (my fave right now!), and Fit Team strength workouts (low-impact modifications) 1-2 hot yoga or barre classes (I teach barre every other week and do about 80% of the workout with the class) 1-2 cardio days on the Peloton and/or Sculpt Society (this link gets you a free trial on the app!) 1-2 days OFF Week of workouts Here’s what a week might look like: Sunday: OFF Monday: Hot yoga or power yoga Tuesday: F45 total body or Fit Team total body Wednesday: Peloton or Sculpt Society Thursday: F45 legs or Fit Team legs  Friday: pure barre (Define or Classic), or Pilates Saturday: Hike, Sculpt Society, or off I also walk Maisey every day (usually 1-2 miles around the neighborhood) or stroll on my walking pad during meetings You might notice that it’s not a ton of cardio, and not a lot of interval training. I FINALLY feel like I’m in a place where I’m able to push myself a little with cardio again. Cardio releases histamine – it was a trigger for my eyes- and can also deplete you further when you have autoimmune symptoms. I noticed last year that I couldn’t push myself the way I used to because I’d be sore and exhausted for days. I also got sick twice after very hard workouts, which was unusual for me. This kind of schedule has enabled me to stay active without overdoing it. It’s working for me right now 🙂 I’d love to hear how you structure your week of workouts! If you need help setting up a workout plan, I have a freebie you can download here. You can also try Fit Team free here! This is my full wellness hub with new strength workouts each month, a schedule for how to build your wekely plan (and substitute group classes), recipes, meal guides, educational modules, and playlists. Join the team here. Have a great day and I’ll see ya soon! xo Gina The post Week of workouts appeared first on The Fitnessista. via The Fitnessista https://ift.tt/djDX8eL March 27, 2024 at 06:37AM

#The Fitnessista

[allergybanditrecipes]

Me & my allergies

As you probably guessed, I have a few (read: many) food allergies and intolerances and it is a PAIN to find recipes that fit all of them. Generally, I'm really bad about actually writing recipes (lot of "just dump some stuff in a pan and chuck a cab with it" type of cooking) but sometimes I do. Everything I chuck up here will either be free of all these things or specify where it strays (or, in the case of histamines, I will note high histamine ingredients like vinegar or tomatoes)

Current food allergies/intolerances:

Nuts

Tree Nuts

Seeds

Shellfish

Fish/Seafood

Seaweed/Algae

Mintae (Basil/Oregano Family)

Parsley/Cilantro/Carrots/Celery Family

Alliums (Onions/Garlic Family)

Cinnamon

Corn

Rice

Soy

Beans/Legumes

Egg

Lactose

Histamines

Pork/Beef

Raw fruits and vegetables

Most fruits and vegetables cooked

So what's usually safe for me? (AKA what will be in most of my recipes)

Carbs: Wheat/Gluten, Buckwheat, Potatoes, Oats

Fruits/Vegetables: Nightshades (Peppers, mostly)

Meat: Chicken/Poultry, Lamb/Game

Fungus, technically, but I don't like the texture

Binders/Egg substitutes: usually applesauce, sometimes baking soda or bob's egg substitute (the one that's mostly tapioca starch) or lactose free sour cream

Leavening: Baking soda, Yeast

Dairy: Lactose-free cow's milk, sharp cheeses (low lactose but higher histamine), goat cheese

Spices: Peppers (if you have an oregano allergy be careful with paprika or chili powders & triple check ingredients), Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom

Fats: Lard, Avocado oil

And remember, you can always do your own substitutions if the recipes don't 100% work for you!

#food allergies #about me

[drritamarie]

Cool Off And Refresh With This Nourishing Creamy Asian Slaw

Indulge in the healing potential of our delightful Asian Coleslaw recipe, specially designed to cater to individuals with or without dietary concerns. This is perfect for a hot, mid-summer cookout.

Unlike classic coleslaw, our Asian Coleslaw is free of mayonnaise, egg, sugar, and other undesirable ingredients that can be inflammatory.

Bursting with a colorful array of nutrient-packed ingredients, this delightful slaw offers a harmonious blend of tastes and textures that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and satisfied.

Whether you're following a specific diet or simply looking to savor a light and flavorful side dish, this Asian Slaw is a must-try addition to your summer menu.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and easily made with low oxalate and low histamine.

What Is Asian Slaw Made Of?

This Asian Coleslaw is crafted from a vibrant medley of nutrient-packed ingredients.

The star of the show is the crisp and refreshing green cabbage slaw mix, which provides a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and fiber to nourish your body.

Alongside this, we have the invigorating flavors of ginger and turmeric, adding anti-inflammatory properties and promoting a healthy response to oxidative stress.

Cucumber, cilantro, shredded carrots, green onions, and radicchio contribute their unique tastes and beneficial qualities to the salad ingredients creating a delightful and nutritious slaw.

Asian Slaw

Ingredients:

1 bunch arugula

1 small bag slaw mix (white, red or green shredded cabbage, and shredded carrots)

1 cup basil, chopped

1 cup cilantro, chopped

2 cups radicchio, chopped

½ cucumber, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced*

Dressing:

3 cups coconut yogurt

½ teaspoon salt

1” turmeric, grated*

1” ginger, grated

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional

Optional: lemon, olives green onions, sesame seeds,toasted sesame oil, gluten free soy sauce

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, slaw mix, basil, cilantro, radicchio, and cucumber. Toss well.

2. To make the dressing combine the yogurt, ginger, turmeric, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until well combined.

3. Whisk in the sesame oil, optional.

4. Customize to your preference by adding lemon, olives, sesame seeds depending on your dietary needs.

#CreamyAsianSlaw #HealthyEating #FoodieFaves #RecipeShare #PlantBasedDiet #DeliciousDishes #FoodInspiration #NutritionTips #VeganRecipes #SaladLovers #AsianFlavors #CleanEating #GuiltFreeEats #KitchenCreations #HealthAndWellness #digestivehealth #healthyliving #guthealth

[elementalhealth2019]

#FuntionalMedicineAdelaide #ElementalHealth #ElementalHealthAndNutrition

[carladavis]

Write something about Organic Oat. The benefit it brings and as well as its importance

Organic oats are a great way to improve your health. They are loaded with fiber, protein, and other nutrients that can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and reduce your risk of heart disease.

10 Health Benefits of Organic Oats

Organic oats are whole grain, and they’re packed with nutrients that offer a range of health benefits. Here are ten reasons to make organic oats a part of your healthy diet.

Fiber for Heart Health

One of the key nutrients in organic oats is fiber. Soluble fiber, in particular, can help to reduce cholesterol levels and protect against heart disease It's also beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight because it helps you feel full after eating.

Protein for Muscle Building

Organic oats are also a good source of protein. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, making organic oats an excellent choice for athletes and bodybuilders. Protein is also important for weight loss because it helps you feel satisfied after eating and prevents cravings later in the day.

Antioxidants for Disease Prevention

Organic oats are rich in antioxidants, which are substances that protect cells from damage. They can also help to reduce inflammation, which is a risk factor for many chronic diseases.

Nutrients for Brain Health

Organic oats are a good source of several nutrients that are important for brain health, including thiamin, magnesium, and iron. These nutrients are involved in energy production, neurotransmitter function, and cell growth and repair.

Whole Grains for Digestive Health

Organic oats are whole grains, which means they contain all of the essential nutrients needed for good health. Whole grains are associated with a lower risk of obesity, type II diabetes, and heart disease.

Oats for a Healthy Pregnancy

Organic oats are a nutritious food for pregnant women. They’re a good source of folic acid, which is important for preventing birth defects. Oats are also high in fiber, which can help to prevent constipation

Organic Oats for Weight Loss

If you’re trying to lose weight, organic oats can help. They’re low in calories and high in fiber, Oats are also slowly digested, which means they can help to control blood sugar levels and prevent cravings.

Organic Oats for Diabetes

If you have diabetes, organic oats can help to manage your condition. Oats are low on the glycemic index, which means they don’t cause a spike in blood sugar levels. Oats are also a good source of fiber, which can help to regulate blood sugar levels.

Organic Oats for Allergies

If you’re allergic to gluten, organic oats are a safe and healthy food for you to eat. Oats don’t contain gluten, and they’re also low in histamine, which is a substance that can trigger allergies.

Visit Sweet Addition for more information on organic oats.

Please visit Sweet Addition for more information on organic oats. You'll find organic oats recipes, tips on using organic oats, and more.

#organic #organic oats #oatsforbreakfast #oats benefits

[365daysofabby]

November 4th, 2018

A glimpse into my addings to my recipe book for the histamine intolerant.

#personal #histamine intolerance #allergies #spoonie #chronic illness #health #eoe #mcad #mast cell disorder #writing #my day #recipes #low histamine recipes

[friendly-enby]

Psst!

I've set up a new blog for my recipes! Its @low-histamine-chef so check it out please! See you there!

(I'm also very willing to suggest substitutions on my recipes if you just send me a message)

#mcas #cooking #baking #low histamine #recipe

[autisticeducator]

You have diagnosed MCAS, right? I have EDS and classic MCAS symptoms. My doctor recently said I have a "mast cell problem" but refuses to clarify that statement or to help me figure out what to do with it. Switching doctors isn't an option because doctors here generally think neither EDS nor MCAS exist. Do you have any advice?

Sorry to dump this on you, feel free to ignore this message it if makes you uncomfortable. I don't know where else to ask for advice.

It’s perfectly fine.

Yes, I got lucky and mine is diagnosis. Just like hEDS, MCAS is a clinical diagnosis, where diagnosis comes from symptoms present and ruling out other things that are similar.

My case was easier to diagnose because my incredibly thorough primary doctor had already ruled out everything else.

First line is usually H1 and H2 antihistamines (thankfully OTC) and a low histamine diet. I would recommend the SIGHI low histamine list as it considers other factors.

Through the fibro blog provides low histamine recipes that are fairly low spoon.

The Mast Cell Disease Society provides an excellent list of possible triggers, symptoms and their likely mediator causes.

Mast Cell 360 also has some pretty decent information.

#MCAS

[itwouldbeajoytobringyoutea]

trying to find new recipes when you’re picky and trying to do some level of low-fodmap/histamine is just like…. can’t eat that, can’t eat that, don’t eat that, hate that, can’t eat that,

#plus I’m trying to get more nutritionally balanced recipes #like more protein less carb #it’s a hard trifecta to hit!! #like gluten isn’t low fodmap but I can eat it #meat is a sometimes thing #can’t do beans #so very hard to do meatless protein #and I dislike a lot of veg! #begging for recipes that aren’t just meat with a different prep with a side of rice/pasta #but then the ones that aren’t that I can’t eat!!! #anyway if anyone has good recipes / recipe website that fit these parameters please let me know #my posts

[therestlesswitch]

✨🌱Stinging Nettle🌱✨

✨Botanical Latin: Urtica dioica

✨Habitat: Waste spaces, moist soil

✨Growth Habit: Perennial, 6'+ tall at maturity. Flowers in mid-late summer

✨Parts Used: Leaves and tops most often. Roots and seeds can be used as well.

✨Harvesting: Always wear thick gloves and cover your skin! Young leaves and tops - harvest before the plant flowers. See 'cautions' below. Roots - in the fall, after most of the energy has returned to the root from the plant. This plant is abundant, but as it’s a perennial, remember to leave at least 75% of the plants to repopulate the area.

✨Energetics and Taste: Cool, dry, salty

Physical and Medicinal

✨Biochemical Constituents: chlorophyll, insoles (histamine, serotonin,) acetylcholine, silicic acid, vitamins C, B and A, silicon, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, fiber, iron.

✨Actions:  

All parts -  Alterative, whole body and liver tonic, (fresh leaves) anti-histamine, slightly diuretic, astringent, hemostatic, galactogogue, expectorant, nutrative.

Root - Anti-lithic, diuretic  

✨Indications:

Leaves & Tops - arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, eczema, other skin eruptions, bleeding, low energy, stopped urine, urinary gravel, kidney and bladder infections, edema, enlarged prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Freeze dried leaves: sinus infection. Proven effective, but must be freeze dried.

Seed: prostate and kidney disorders

Root: Prostate issues, urinary tract gravel/stones, stopped urination  

✨Contraindications: Use in more restricted amounts when pregnant or breastfeeding, but it doesn't have to be avoided all together. Don’t use with children under 2 years old. Use caution with children and the elderly. *

✨Medicinal Uses:

- One of the most popular herbs for nourishing herbal infusions. Rotate between nettles, oat straw, and linden for a good variety of nutrients.  

- Good for the voice (folk-medicine, song of the sea)

- Relieve the sting by rubbing the juice of dock (rumex crispus) leaves on the sting. See folk traditions below.

- To aid in circulation and inflammation/joint issues like arthritis, sting the area (lightly) occasionally with nettles and let it sting, without using dock to relieve it.

- It's popular in soups and as a potherb/cooked green. Once it's cooked or dried, it loses its sting. I like to use it in any dish that I'd use spinach in.

- It has been used to slow postpartum bleeding.

✨Preparations and Dosage:

- Nourishing Herbal Infusion - One quart boiled water to one ounce of dried leaves/tops (or a little more by weight if using fresh leaves.) Steep in a mason jar with the lid on for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight. Strain and enjoy within 3-4 days of making it. Drink up to 1 quart/day but rotate between a few different herbs to get a variety of nutrients.

- Dry plant material by weight - 9-30g

- Capsules - 2 "00" size filled with powdered herb, 3 times a day

- Tincture - 10-60 drops, 1-4 times a day

✨Cautions:  Do not ingest the leaves or tops after the plant has flowered or else risk causing a UTI.

Magical and Traditional

✨Elements: Primary - 🔥Fire -- Secondary - 🌱Earth

✨Planet: Mars, secondary Mercury

✨Other Correspondences:

-All Parts: protections, warding, voice, communication, bind a spell, bring courage, prevent being struck by lightning, notice the things that often go unseen, mindfulness.

-Roots: banishing, curse breaking, relieving pain

-The leaves and tops after the plant has flowered: causing pain, sending a curse back, banishing, make someone’s oversight/willful ignorance come back to bite them

✨Folk Traditions:

- To soothe the sting, find some dock which usually grows nearby (rumex crispus,) grab a handful and squeeze some juice out. As you rub the juice onto the nettle sting, recite:  

Nettle out, Dock in // Dock remove the nettle sting Nettle, nettle, come out // Dock, go in!

✨Specific Uses:

- The infusion is grounding and very earth centred. I feel like It may be connected to my Mother Goddess of the lake lands in Ontario.

- Use fresh tops (either before or after flowering depending on your need) to sprinkle cleansing or banishing or curse breaking (etc) water or to waft smoke. Make sure to wear gloves, of course.

- Use the dried or cooked leaves/tops to ’take the sting’ out of something or someone.

*This page is by no means exhaustive or conclusive in any information, and is intended for educational purposes only. Always consult and herbalist and/or your healthcare professional before trying /any/ herb that is new to you.

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References:

Healing with the Herbs of Life - Lesley Tierra Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health -Rosemary Gladstar Peterson's Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs, of Eastern and Central North America, Third Edition - Steven Foster and James A. Duke Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, expanded and revised edition - Scott Cunningham The Witches' Almanac 2018, Issue 37, The Magic of Plants - Article by Morven Westfield Planting for the Future - Rosemary Gladstar and Pamela Hirsch The Illustrated Herbiary - Maia Toll The Healing Herbs, The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Powers of Nature's Medicines - Michael Castleman Alchemy of Herbs - Rosalee de la Forêt The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook, A Home Manual - James Green

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