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Wednesday, 26 January 2011 20:14
Cooking to Combat Pain & Inflammation
In recommending any type of elimination diet or way of eating, resistance is bound to come up for most people. Usually, after most people have tried every other means to eliminate their pain and stiffness that is deteriorating their quality of life, to no avail; they finally agree to eliminate the nightshade family of foods. The most challenging aspect of the diet is to take time to read labels. Many of the nightshades are actually hidden in a wide variety of prepared foods, supplements and medications. Therefore, it you do not take time to scrutinize every label before buying or eating its contents, you will not achieve the benefits. Most people will agree that giving up potatoes is a tough sacrifice to make. In searching for alternatives, however, parsnips are just as satisfying. After you peel them, you can boil, them, mash them, slice and sauté them with onions like has-brown potatoes. You may include them in oven roasting and even make friend mashed parsnip patties from leftovers. The taste is sweeter but pleasant, and most importantly, does not cause the pain and inflammation that last for days and even weeks from consuming nightshades.
Note: Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT nightshades.
INSTEAD OF POTATOES
Parsnips contain potassium, fiber, vitamin C and are a good source of folate.
Mock Potato Casserole
A unique taste that can be altered to suit your palette and is a great substitute for scalloped potatoes.
Ingredients
2 yams or sweet potatoes
2 Walla Walla or Maui sweet onions
3 parsnips
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 cup heavy cream *
2 garlic cloves (minced) or 2 shallots
¼ cup goat cheese
1 carrot
Peel and thinly slice yams, onions, garlic, carrot and parsnips. Bake on cooking sheet for 30 minutes at 325 F. Use a greased casserole dish (or use parchment paper) to layer the baked vegetables with cream, salt/pepper and goat cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 45 minutes at 325F.
Options--Sprinkle shredded cheese and parsley on top before serving.
* If using milk substitute, thicken with 1 or 2 T of either rice or tapioca flour. You can also thicken with arrowroot if you have sensitivities to either of the above.
* If you cannot tolerate cheese but can tolerate cream or yogurt, you may substitute for the cheese.
Recipe from Dr. Gloria Gilbere, N.D., PhD.
Enjoy everyone!
