Author Archives: Rebecca Riley
Remission
Red Split Lentils
I am going to give you a bunch of recipes for red split lentils. This is one of my all time most favorite foods. They turn into a savory perfect paste of flavor and don’t take super long to cook. You can find red split lentils at Indian groceries, international markets, and Trader Joe’s. Yes,Continue reading “Red Split Lentils”
Comfort Food
I am an unabashed emotional eater. I eat when I’m emotional, and eating makes me emotional. I love food. We need foods that comfort us when we are sick. When I was too sick to work, I would still walk over to the sushi restaurant a block from my house once a week for supperContinue reading “Comfort Food”
Sick Days
There is a certain amount of guilt that accompanies taking a sick day. People who are not chronically ill don’t take time off for fatigue. People who are not chronically ill don’t have the innate sense that the return of tell-tale symptoms require rest and self care. Alas, I am chronically ill, and my bodyContinue reading “Sick Days”
But I Like Meat.
What’s the big deal with meat, anyway? Animals breathe in heavy metals from industrial pollution and eat plants covered in pesticides. These chemicals accumulate in their flesh and consumed by people. Meat is bad for the environment and speeds climate change. The meat industry heavily relies on fossil fuels. The beef industry requires land forContinue reading “But I Like Meat.”
Pain Flares
Until I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, pain always had a purpose. Something hurt because I smashed, cut, burned, bruised, or otherwise maimed myself. Then came a new chapter of my life: mysterious pain flares. Inflammatory and Auto-Immune diseases are unique in their ability to inflict random pain on their unwitting victims. Example: I justContinue reading “Pain Flares”
Asking for Support
Why Big Pharma is a Disaster for Crohnies
It starts with trauma. Your body is tearing itself apart. You are in extreme pain. You have never been this sick in your life. You can’t think straight, you’re fatigued, the sight of food repulses you, you are violently ill. Under these conditions, you will make the most important decisions of your life: decisions thatContinue reading “Why Big Pharma is a Disaster for Crohnies”
Studies on Crohn’s and Diet
Scientists have not conducted large scale, randomized controlled studies on Crohn’s and diet. What studies have been done have shown correlation between whole foods plant based diets and a protective effect against developing Crohn’s disease. A recent case study details the story of a 25 year old man with severe Crohn’s that was not respondingContinue reading “Studies on Crohn’s and Diet”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 