Comments on: Anti-Inflammation Diet for Arthritis

By: My Epic Fail as a Caregiver « A Young Wife’s Tale

My Epic Fail as a Caregiver « A Young Wife’s Tale — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:48:01 +0000

[...] I got a little more comfortable as time went on. When David went dairy free as a part of his anti-inflammation diet, I was cooking everything from scratch anyway, so I wasn’t as careful. There are only a few [...]

By: Random (Mostly) Chronic Illness Stuff « A Young Wife’s Tale

Random (Mostly) Chronic Illness Stuff « A Young Wife’s Tale — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:16:03 +0000

[...] still working on the anti-inflammation diet our acupuncturist recommended. David has been dairy free for two weeks now. We are avoiding [...]

By: Gail

Gail — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:54:25 +0000

With so many wonderful alternatives to dairy products available these days, going dairy free has never been easier (or more delicious!) One caveat: Beware of so-called “dairy-free” products that contain the milk protein, casein, listed on the label as casein or caseinate.) You also want to avoid dairy-free products that contain hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats.) These are extremely health damaging.

Following are a few of my favorites:

Milk: So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverages (no other substitute comes closer to cow’s milk)
Coffee Creamer: So Delicious French Vanilla Coconut Milk Creamer (vanilla, coconut, creamy, need I say more?)
Sour Cream: Follow Your Heart Sour Cream Alternative
Cream Cheese: Follow Your Heart Cream Cheese Alternative
Yogurt and Kefir: So Delicious Cultured Coconut Milk (there are yogurts and drinkable beverages just like kefir. The strawberry and chocolate flavors are yummy!)
Meltable Cheeses: Daiya Vegan Mozzarella and Cheddar
Feta Cheese: Synergia Feta Cheese
Whipped Cream: Soyatoo Whipped Topping (YUM!)
Ice Cream: So Delicious and Purely Decadent made with coconut milk (The creamiest, tastiest dairy-free ice creams by far, and there are so many gluten-free flavors to choose from! They even make a dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie dough flavor!) These ice creams also typically have half the fat and a third fewer calories than dairy-based premium ice creams.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:34:47 +0000

This is so right up my ally This is the kind of stuff my husband and I do for a living. You should check out our website http://www.bodyalive.com/

By: Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen

Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:00:39 +0000

Interesting. I have nothing but problems with my joints. Stopping by from SITS! Be sure to enter my Dyson giveaway (it ends tonight) http://bewitchinkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/07/dyson-review-giveaway.html

By: Kasey

Kasey — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:29:21 +0000

We were vegan for a few years. It takes a little work to figure it out at first, but there are some great cheese substitutes (Marissa gave the names of several). We make a “nacho cheese” out of cashews that is very good. I can send you the recipe if you’d like. Also, you can make your own almond milk pretty easily. We use rice milk, but I’m going to start making almond milk to save money and cut out some sugar.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:17:08 +0000

Sorry, I am no help here! I have very mild arthritis in my hands and just take a daily supplement to help. And staying away from certain activities is good too.

You may want to check on sites designated for Autism. They have a TON of great info on going dairy free, among many other diets too.

By: M1ssDiagnosis

M1ssDiagnosis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:33:34 +0000

P.S. Be careful of those soy, almond, and rice milks. A lot of them add sweeteners. And I too like the unsweetened plain almond milk the best. Also, you can do a LOT with coconut milk and cream. You should check out Tropical Traditions for more info on this.

By: M1ssDiagnosis

M1ssDiagnosis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:31:32 +0000

For what it’s worth, I am on an anti-inflammation diet, but it’s a bit different than what your husband is on. It has helped A LOT and is good for a lot of different conditions. I don’t eat ANY grains and no sugar, so some of the recipes on my blog would probably interest you. If you want more information about the reasons I am grain and sugar free and more info on this eating plan, you can visit http://www.knowthecause.com

By: Maegan Johnson

Maegan Johnson — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:35:55 +0000

The barista at Starbucks the other day said she drinks Vanilla almond milk in her caramel mochiato because she can’t have dairy and she said you can’t taste the difference. She suggested I try it sometime and now I will so I can report back to you.