Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Sick day options
Created on: 09/09/10 10:40 AM Views: 1330 Replies: 5
changing Joined: 09/09/10 Posts: 22	Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:40 AM I have a chronic lung disease, and on sick days it is not possible for me to cook. Since becoming vegetarian a few months ago, I have handled this by keeping Amy's frozen foods available. Is that still a good option while on the kickstart program? Any other suggestions to help me stick with it on the days when breathing is difficult? Thanks!
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1191	RE: Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:57 AM Amy's non-dairy options are totally fine. Would you feel up to throwing a bunch of frozen berries, a banana, and a splash of almond/rice/soy milk into a blender? Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 1000	RE: Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM Is your chronic lung disease CF? My half sister has CF. She is in the hospital (club-med) right now but doing well. When I am not feeling great I heat up a few non-fat veggie beans, throw them on a pita or tortilla, add salsa and eat. Add your favorite fruit for dessert.
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changing Joined: 09/09/10 Posts: 22	RE: Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 12:08 PM Thanks. I don't have a blender, but Christmas is coming. No, I don't have CF. My problem started a few years ago. I was working in a pediatric ED, and the flu shots didn't work that year. Flu went right to my lungs. I was very sick, first with post viral respiratory syndrome, and then persistent severe asthma. After two and a half years, four different pulmonologists, and more medicine than I want to think about, I'm still very ill. I'm hoping that going vegan will counteract the weight gain from steroids and restricted activity, and maybe that will help.
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 642	RE: Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:20 PM I would also suggest making a pot of soup on your good days that you can freeze in smaller quantities. If you like vegetable soup, I posted an easy yummy recipe in the January Kickstart. If you can't find it, let me know I would be happy to send it to you. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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changing Joined: 09/09/10 Posts: 22	RE: Sick day options Posted Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 3:02 PM Thank you, I'll look it up.
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