Comments on: Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Kitchen: Hey, We All Eat! http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/ Bringing information & encouragement to fight RA Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:28:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sheri http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-169541 Sheri Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:04:44 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-169541 Something I've found that helps with jar lids is one of those rubber rounds, sometimes call a 'Round to it'. Makes opening jars less painful on the wrist. Something I’ve found that helps with jar lids is one of those rubber rounds, sometimes call a ‘Round to it’. Makes opening jars less painful on the wrist.

]]> By: Peggy http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-95293 Peggy Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:11:27 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-95293 I freeze a handful of blueberries in snack bags to grab as a quick snack. They keep even when out of season. I freeze a handful of blueberries in snack bags to grab as a quick snack. They keep even when out of season.

]]> By: Jason Bryant http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-60200 Jason Bryant Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:24:18 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-60200 Hi, I found your website from hits to a Google search about Methotrexate, and you will never know how happy it has made me feel. I have recenly been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis, although i have had some minor signs all my life. I also recently had a Partial Thyroidectomy. I was feeling particularly low, and reading your story has improved my outlook immediately, as I have been confused and down about all the symptoms. I will be back here for updates for the rest of my life. Thank you and the kindest of regards. Jason. Hi,

I found your website from hits to a Google search about Methotrexate, and you will never know how happy it has made me feel.

I have recenly been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis, although i have had some minor signs all my life. I also recently had a Partial Thyroidectomy.

I was feeling particularly low, and reading your story has improved my outlook immediately, as I have been confused and down about all the symptoms. I will be back here for updates for the rest of my life.

Thank you and the kindest of regards.

Jason.

]]> By: Kelly Young http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-51853 Kelly Young Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:14:11 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-51853 Thanks, Donna! :) Thanks, Donna! :)

]]> By: Donna http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-51794 Donna Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:27:48 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-51794 I buy frozen, chopped veggies, much easier on my hands! And I try to add more veggies to everything. One mix has onions, bell peppers & celery. This morning I sauted about a cup full in olive oil, then added beaten eggs. My husband loved it! I buy frozen, chopped veggies, much easier on my hands! And I try to add more veggies to everything. One mix has onions, bell peppers & celery. This morning I sauted about a cup full in olive oil, then added beaten eggs. My husband loved it!

]]> By: Kelly Young http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-19192 Kelly Young Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:35:06 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-19192 Thanks, Natalie. I just peeked and that was on the list of more ways to get vitamin d. I tried not to list anything that I didn't confirm w/ more than 2 sources. I'll look into it. I do think there's not a one-size-fits-all w/ diet and that's why I haven't ever recommended any specific diet, but putting together a healthy balance from lists of lots of different healthy foods. Using myself as an example, my cholestoral is very low so I do eat some salami, but only occasionally since I think variety is so important. Thanks, Natalie. I just peeked and that was on the list of more ways to get vitamin d. I tried not to list anything that I didn’t confirm w/ more than 2 sources. I’ll look into it. I do think there’s not a one-size-fits-all w/ diet and that’s why I haven’t ever recommended any specific diet, but putting together a healthy balance from lists of lots of different healthy foods. Using myself as an example, my cholestoral is very low so I do eat some salami, but only occasionally since I think variety is so important.

]]> By: Natalie Aalto http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-19190 Natalie Aalto Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:16:45 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-19190 Kelly I really like your list of foods. It shows a lot of research - which is standard for this website! There is one item - or line - that I would take issue with. You list "hard salami, bologna, or sausage" and I feel strongly that we should keep these out of our diets. Because we have a significantly increased risk of heart disease, these types of foods with their high cholesteral should not be part of our healthy diet. Some books have also claimed that they play a part in inflammation in the body. I hope you will consider eliminating this from the good foods list. Thank you, Natalie Kelly I really like your list of foods. It shows a lot of research – which is standard for this website! There is one item – or line – that I would take issue with. You list “hard salami, bologna, or sausage” and I feel strongly that we should keep these out of our diets. Because we have a significantly increased risk of heart disease, these types of foods with their high cholesteral should not be part of our healthy diet. Some books have also claimed that they play a part in inflammation in the body. I hope you will consider eliminating this from the good foods list.
Thank you,
Natalie

]]> By: Sue http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 Sue Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:26:18 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-1268 Hi Kelly, The comment by Aimee above inspired me to post this little trick I've used for years to open jars. This really applies to new ones, though, not reclosed ones that her husband tightens. Using a standard church key can opener (you know the kind: pointed end on one side, bottle opener on the other), slip the pointed end underneath the lid of the new jar, and lift it enough to hear the "pop" of the air being released. You can now open the jar without banging, beating, swearing, etc. Please note this only works with glass jars with metal tops (pickles, spaghetti sauce, etc.), but anything that makes life easier is good. :) Hi Kelly,

The comment by Aimee above inspired me to post this little trick I’ve used for years to open jars. This really applies to new ones, though, not reclosed ones that her husband tightens.

Using a standard church key can opener (you know the kind: pointed end on one side, bottle opener on the other), slip the pointed end underneath the lid of the new jar, and lift it enough to hear the “pop” of the air being released. You can now open the jar without banging, beating, swearing, etc.

Please note this only works with glass jars with metal tops (pickles, spaghetti sauce, etc.), but anything that makes life easier is good. :)

]]> By: Aimee http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-788 Aimee Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:50:34 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-788 The biggest help for me would be getting my husband not to tighten jar and bottle lids so tightly! I don't know how many times I've told him this but he still doesn't get it. Also, I use the food processor if I have a lot of chopping or shredding to do. The biggest help for me would be getting my husband not to tighten jar and bottle lids so tightly! I don’t know how many times I’ve told him this but he still doesn’t get it. Also, I use the food processor if I have a lot of chopping or shredding to do.

]]> By: May http://rawarrior.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-the-kitchen-hey-we-all-eat/comment-page-1/#comment-771 May Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:12:26 +0000 http://rawarrior.com/?p=751#comment-771 When I feel good enough to cook, I usually double the recipe and freeze the rest for when I don't. I also used to suffer from the guilt of feeling like I always had to bring something made from scatch when invited to a potluck or gathering, and now if I am not feeling up to it, I volunteer to bring something necessary and storebought like drinks, paper plates and plastic cutlery, etc. I have never had anyone complain when I brought storebought stuff, especially if it is chocolate. When I feel good enough to cook, I usually double the recipe and freeze the rest for when I don’t. I also used to suffer from the guilt of feeling like I always had to bring something made from scatch when invited to a potluck or gathering, and now if I am not feeling up to it, I volunteer to bring something necessary and storebought like drinks, paper plates and plastic cutlery, etc. I have never had anyone complain when I brought storebought stuff, especially if it is chocolate.

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