Nink
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by Nink on Sept 18, 2014 19:42:48 GMT
I can relate to your mom on the doughnut thing - I had a gallbladder attack after drinking a cup of coffee, and I rarely drink coffee now. It is linked in my mind to severe pain. The chocolate and dairy could be related to the gallbladder, too. Reminds me of when I was in my early twenties and did too many shots of tequila and rode that porcelain bus ALL NIGHT. Now the mere smell of tequila (even if it's artificial) makes me nauseous. Luckily lemons and salt don't bother me. Hah! We must have been on the same bus. Same thing happened to me on my 21st birthday. Jose' Cuervo and I had a disagreement and now I Can't even smell the stuff to this day with out feeling queasy.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Sept 18, 2014 19:45:39 GMT
ETA: It's still that way at my office. Bring a baked good, and people swarm on it. My office isn't picky either. If you slapped a bag of white sugar on the community table with a bunch of spoons, it would be empty by the end of the day.
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Post by flanz on Sept 18, 2014 19:47:32 GMT
And then there are the people who are so delicate and sensitive they can't eat much of anything. But they go to restaurants and make a big scene, wanting to know every bit of ingredients, etc. etc. And they remind everyone constantly of how allergic and sensitive they are. I say eat how you need to and STFU. Wow. You sound very insensitive. For those of us who are made severely ill by foods and other substances the vast majority of people have no problem with, it IS a challenge to go out and do "normal" things like eat at a restaurant or attend a party. Be thankful you don't have to deal with these challenges, but try to have some compassion for the many who do!
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back to *pea*ality
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Sept 18, 2014 19:48:10 GMT
It is frustrating, particularly because so many are on the anti-gluten/dairy/egg thing as a trend, not for actual health issues. Thankfully I have a good set of friends who aren't on that boat and just eat everything moderately. I will bake for my gluten-free friends when they ask, but they aren't assholes about being gluten-free/vegan... which I am grateful for because I seem to run into more GF assholes these days. It's not a trend for many people and they don't have to justify their dietary needs to you. You are the asshole for not realizing how sick it makes people who have gluten sensitivities especially those who have autoimmune diseases that flare when gluten, dairy, egg, soy are consumed. Trust me, I would love to eat conventional pizza and pasta but I would suffer for it. My niece requested pumpkin poke cake for her birthday and I am making it - even though I won't eat it.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Sept 18, 2014 19:50:46 GMT
You can totally send it my way. I hate to cook and bake but I love to eat. The ladies in my office are a great place to unload extra baked goods. They definitely don't last around here.
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Post by flanz on Sept 18, 2014 19:53:30 GMT
Even with my friends we only have one person that brings her own food to events and she doesn't make a big deal out of it. Yeah, that's be me. But I always bring enough if others want to try it. So at least I'm not an asshole. But maybe I am because I don't eat the way I do due to allergies. I CHOOSE to live my life this way. From what I've read above, that makes me an asshole.
Assholes unite! I'll bring vegan cookies!
Hey sister! I eat the way I do because of allergies and weird non-allergic but very troublesome reactions to foods, but I also respect people like you who are thoughtful and choose what you eat for other reasons. I am glad that there are so many options to those of us who can't or choose not to eat the standard American diet!
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~Lauren~
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Sept 18, 2014 19:55:50 GMT
The ironic thing is that with all this "healthy" eating, people are sicker and more obese than they were a generation ago.
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Post by mtscrapper on Sept 18, 2014 20:29:38 GMT
Freeze one of the loaves, as mentioned. I do this all the time. I currently have chocolate zucchini bread, lemon bread, orange bread and oatmeal banana bread in the freezer. I made these for a party I had and these were all left. We will pull one out occasionally and it is nice to have them there, and they taste perfect. I do have 4 at home still, though, and we can eat a loaf in a day usually.
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Post by M~ on Sept 18, 2014 21:04:46 GMT
Move to Miami. Latins eat anything.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Sept 18, 2014 21:15:34 GMT
That recipe looks good to me. I think I will have to try it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:25:49 GMT
I have observed this lately, especially in the Scrapbooking circles. Years ago, we would gather to crop and the food was yummy and splurge-worthy. Treats of all sorts. Fast forward fifteen years and all my Scrapbooking friends have had health issues (type 2, gastric bypass, heart, etc) and now we bring the most boring veggie trays imaginable to the crop. I've lost a bunch of weight too and gotten healthier but I do like to splurge at parties, ya know. now I'm going to have to track down some pumpkin.
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caro
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Post by caro on Sept 18, 2014 21:31:18 GMT
ETA: It's still that way at my office. Bring a baked good, and people swarm on it. My office isn't picky either. If you slapped a bag of white sugar on the community table with a bunch of spoons, it would be empty by the end of the day. That made me lol.
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Sept 18, 2014 21:41:11 GMT
Yep, that is it!!
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Post by momstime on Sept 18, 2014 21:42:35 GMT
Drizzle this loaf with some cream cheese frosting, and you have one heck of a winner...and possibly a heart attack, but who cares? Seriously, I will die happy! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by epeanymous on Sept 18, 2014 21:45:53 GMT
Yeah, I miss those days too, but because with five kids if I bake a loaf of pumpkin bread it is gone within the hour, ugh.
I assure you that if you send your bread our way, we will eat it. Quickly. Embarrassingly so. As if we never have seen food before.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:47:39 GMT
I'm lucky all my friends/family love and happily share my baked goodies. One is a vegetarian but that is easy.
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Post by tania7424 on Sept 18, 2014 21:53:42 GMT
My friends will take anything I make simply because they didn't and it's yummy. I drop stuff off at DS's school office and it's gone in no time as well.
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Post by monklady123 on Sept 18, 2014 21:54:08 GMT
ETA: It's still that way at my office. Bring a baked good, and people swarm on it. My office isn't picky either. If you slapped a bag of white sugar on the community table with a bunch of spoons, it would be empty by the end of the day. Lol. I get rid of anything I don't want around the house by sending it to work with dh. He puts it near the coffee machine and *poof* it's gone in no time. lol. I recently bought two bags of coffee-flavored hard candy. I love coffee flavored anything, and I thought one or two hard candies would satisfy my sweet tooth after dinner. But it wasn't very good, not the good strong coffee flavor I was looking for. So I sent it with dh. When he came home that same day I asked him if he'd put the candy out. He said "what candy?" lol. Yes, he put it out and by the time he got back for his second cup of coffee it was gone. Leftover Halloween candy? gone in a flash. Any baked good no matter what it is? gone.
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Post by rumplesnat on Sept 18, 2014 21:56:14 GMT
I'll take it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:01:28 GMT
We are trying to eliminate gluten, dairy, and mostly eggs. Not because it's a trend but because our son is sensitive to them, we believe he has PANDAS so we're willing to make some changes to improve his health. And quite frankly, the more I read, the more I'm convinced going dairy and gluten free is better for all of us.
I don't think it's accurate to link today's obesity and health problems to all the people trying to eat better. The obesity epidemic has been decades in the making, people are noticing and they're making changes, but we can't expect change overnight. And never mind that the food we eat, even the so called healthy stuff is not as healthy and full of nutrients that our foods used to have.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:03:10 GMT
We are trying to eliminate gluten, dairy, and mostly eggs. Not because it's a trend but because our son is sensitive to them, we believe he has PANDAS so we're willing to make some changes to improve his health. And quite frankly, the more I read, the more I'm convinced going dairy and gluten free is better for all of us. I don't think it's accurate to link today's obesity and health problems to all the people trying to eat better. The obesity epidemic has been decades in the making, people are noticing and they're making changes, but we can't expect change overnight. And never mind that the food we eat, even the so called healthy stuff is not as healthy and full of nutrients that our foods used to have. [br Nope dairy and gluten free is NOT necessary for everyone. I hope it works for your son but we don't all need to eliminate it at all.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:21:54 GMT
We are trying to eliminate gluten, dairy, and mostly eggs. Not because it's a trend but because our son is sensitive to them, we believe he has PANDAS so we're willing to make some changes to improve his health. And quite frankly, the more I read, the more I'm convinced going dairy and gluten free is better for all of us. I don't think it's accurate to link today's obesity and health problems to all the people trying to eat better. The obesity epidemic has been decades in the making, people are noticing and they're making changes, but we can't expect change overnight. And never mind that the food we eat, even the so called healthy stuff is not as healthy and full of nutrients that our foods used to have. [br Nope dairy and gluten free is NOT necessary for everyone. I hope it works for your son but we don't all need to eliminate it at all. Sorry, I was just stating my opinion, the same way you just stated yours. There is enough research out there that supports both of our opinions so it's up to each individual to decide what works for them. But please note that just because I think something is healthier doesn't mean I won't dive into a pizza like a woman who hasn't eaten in a week. I should also add, I've watched my SIL be that annoying health nut mom, the one who spends all day sharing on FB about her latest health find, etc. I am not that person, in fact I try to keep it quiet that we've made some changes. The only time that I'll share what we're doing is if the topic comes up, like it did here.
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Post by samcro on Sept 18, 2014 22:22:39 GMT
I'm curious as to why seemingly every third person these days needs to be gluten-free. Is it really just a fad or is there some scientific reason for the sudden jump in gluten-free population? Until just the last few years, I'd never known anyone that got so sick from gluten. Same with lactose-free, nut allergies, etc. it's just weird how suddenly it's so prevalent. Why is this?
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Post by moveablefeast on Sept 18, 2014 22:38:31 GMT
I'm curious as to why seemingly every third person these days needs to be gluten-free. Is it really just a fad or is there some scientific reason for the sudden jump in gluten-free population? Until just the last few years, I'd never known anyone that got so sick from gluten. Same with lactose-free, nut allergies, etc. it's just weird how suddenly it's so prevalent. Why is this? I think it's because we are learning the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity. My coworker has an allergy. She can't eat a crumb of bread without excruciating belly pain and hives. Other people have a sensitivity. They may be able to eat a small amount of gluten with no problems, or not. But we experience a range of symptoms from bloating and digestive issues to exacerbation of autoimmune issues or may just feel better when gluten is limited or excluded. Why now? I think it's because we have more knowledge and awareness plus better supply and manufacturing abilities. People should eat what they want. I feel healthier for cutting way back on grains in general and focusing on meats, fats, veggies, and fruits in small quantities. I have no interest in telling you what to eat or how to live your life.
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Post by farmdpea on Sept 18, 2014 22:40:17 GMT
And then there are the people who are so delicate and sensitive they can't eat much of anything. But they go to restaurants and make a big scene, wanting to know every bit of ingredients, etc. etc. And they remind everyone constantly of how allergic and sensitive they are. I say eat how you need to and STFU. Wow. You sound very insensitive. For those of us who are made severely ill by foods and other substances the vast majority of people have no problem with, it IS a challenge to go out and do "normal" things like eat at a restaurant or attend a party. Be thankful you don't have to deal with these challenges, but try to have some compassion for the many who do! I "liked" lollapealooza's comment, but I think I read it a little bit differently than you. I am a picky eater, and I will also ask questions about dishes when ordering. There is a difference between asking for information and asking because you want to bring attention to yourself. That's what I thought she meant.
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Post by samcro on Sept 18, 2014 23:07:09 GMT
I'm curious as to why seemingly every third person these days needs to be gluten-free. Is it really just a fad or is there some scientific reason for the sudden jump in gluten-free population? Until just the last few years, I'd never known anyone that got so sick from gluten. Same with lactose-free, nut allergies, etc. it's just weird how suddenly it's so prevalent. Why is this? I think it's because we are learning the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity. My coworker has an allergy. She can't eat a crumb of bread without excruciating belly pain and hives. Other people have a sensitivity. They may be able to eat a small amount of gluten with no problems, or not. But we experience a range of symptoms from bloating and digestive issues to exacerbation of autoimmune issues or may just feel better when gluten is limited or excluded. Why now? I think it's because we have more knowledge and awareness plus better supply and manufacturing abilities. People should eat what they want. I feel healthier for cutting way back on grains in general and focusing on meats, fats, veggies, and fruits in small quantities. I have no interest in telling you what to eat or how to live your life. I totally agree that people should eat what they want and by no means am I telling anyone what to eat or how to live their life. Your post actually addressed my curiosity. You stated your friend gets horribly sick from a crumb of bread. There seem to be tons of people like that these days, while all of my life I'd never read about this illness. Why are so many people becoming gluten intolerant these days? Same with the peanut issue. I'm not doubting kids have this problem. I'm just puzzled because I never heard of one kid in my school days who couldn't eat peanut butter. And I'm pretty sure that they weren't just not realizing it, as the allergic reactions are pretty hard not to notice. My question was really asking what is making all these people horribly ill nowadays?
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Post by gale w on Sept 18, 2014 23:30:07 GMT
A lot of people are blaming GMO foods for the food allergies and intolerances. My daughter was diagnosed in the mid 90s when the practice of using GMO foods/crops was supposedly increasing. Starting in that decade, food allergies increased about 400%. Who really knows though-there is a LOT of speculation out there.
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Post by samcro on Sept 18, 2014 23:41:57 GMT
Yes, from the little I know about GMO foods, that makes a lot of sense.
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Post by ShesaRenegade on Sept 19, 2014 0:20:49 GMT
I started having issues with gluten about 12 years ago and it has progressively gotten worse to the point that a piece of white bread or a handful of pretzels will make me sick for days. Trust me, I'd LOVE to be able to eat gluten products again...*sigh*. I am, however, going to try the pumpkin bread recipe with a one-to-one gluten free flour substitute. I'll let you know how it goes
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katybee
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Post by katybee on Sept 19, 2014 0:22:39 GMT
And there's the whole "I don't eat anything from someone whose kitchen I haven't seen" thing. I didn't know that WAS a thing until I came to 2 Peas. Wonder about all those dozens and dozens of homemade goodies I sent in to teachers over the years. I'm a teacher. I'll eat anything homemade!
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