Comments on: Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Kitchen: Hey, We All Eat!

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:35:06 +0000

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

Natalie Aalto — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:16:45 +0000

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

Sue — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:26:18 +0000

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

Aimee — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:50:34 +0000

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

May — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:12:26 +0000

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.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:53:30 +0000

Thanks for the emails / messages. Don’t forget to send in your recipes / tips / photos! This is going to be fun!

By: URandomnessK

URandomnessK — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:56:46 +0000

I was concerned that I wasn’t getting everything I need so I now drink a can of V8 everyday after eating food of course so my tummy doesn’t burn and I started taking prenatal vitamins with DHA and the omega 3s we need. It isn about ttc but about getting what my body needs to keep my joints moving. Also take the viactiv calcium and vit D suppliment chews that are chocolate. My food intake isn’t always very healthy because it’s hard but I do what I can. I also found that Amy’s brand frozen meals which are natural organic vegetarian and yummy! I also do high protein high fiber cereal and when I can’t move well cereal for dinner doesn’t make me guilty because it’s full of good stuff .

By: Taking my life back « RheumaBlog

Taking my life back « RheumaBlog — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:06:32 +0000

[...] my life back Jump to Comments Kelly Young, who writes the excellent blog “Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior” posted a piece about cooking with RA and invited her readers to send her their stories, their tips [...]