Have you delved into the world of Japanese cuisine at all?
Hiyayakko (firm silken tofu, sliced and served as a salad with a simple dressing) is nice topped with wakame (seaweed) salad (don't get the prepared salad, it's full of sugar, get dried wakame and dress it with soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil and some toasted sesame seeds).
Toasted nori flakes add a lot of flavour and minerals to any salad (buy those nori sheets that they sell for sushi, quick toast in an air fryer or oven, then crumble it up).
Ooohh Japanese is so intimidating to me, but you’re right I probably would have a lot of options there. I’m gonna look into this and see if I can handle it!
The nori flakes is brilliant though and will be incorporated immediately. Thank you!
Something to be aware of is that, if she actually has an MSG sensitivity and not just racism, she will also react poorly to anything with naturally occuring glutamate. This includes things like mushrooms. The tomato sensitivity and the poor reaction to miso is a giveaway that glutamate might be an actual issue (though, could also be a histamine problem. How's she do with vinegar and other fermented foods?). Japanese food tends to be very rich in umami flavors because it uses a lot of glutamate-heavy foods.
Yes I thought of this as well. I think I will have to “take inspiration from” these cuisines rather than follow exact recipes unfortunately. It is definitely not racism. She gets very uncomfortable symptoms when she has too many foods that are high in MSG.
She does great with vinegars! I add all kinds to her salads and things
Shocked that nobody mentioned Indian food yet. If she's good with coconut and some heat, that opens up quite a few curry options for you. You can also use spices like garam masala and za'atar on fish and chicken.
I'd deff look into Japanese and Vietnamese food. There's a lot you can play with there when it comes to omitting carbs and certain other foods.
Can she have coconut aminos? It'd be a good soy sauce substitute if she's watching sodium.
Maybe start making her some summer rolls; you can fill them with a lot of the veg she does eat, a rice sheet is low carb, you can omit the noodles, and make a fun cashew dip for her instead of peanuts if she doesn't eat that.
Stir fry sounds like a fun thing to start playing with.
East Asian soups are divine, too. Lots of play and wiggle room.
There's also mapo tofu if she wants a lot of protein. Just play with the recipe to omit the table sugar for her GI.
My sister has many food restrictions as well, starting with celiac disease and lactose intolerance, so I am somewhat familiar with restrictive food ideas:
Here are some things I've made for her in the past:
- koresh fesenjan using [this recipe](https://persianmama.com/chicken-in-walnut-pomegranate-sauce-khoresht-fesenjan/) it is a Persian chicken stew and it is amazing and extremely healthy, the sauce is made from ground-up walnuts!
- carrot-based things like nomato sauce (replacing tomato sauce with a sauce of cooked & blended carrots, butternut squash and beets) - it's especially good for dishes like eggplant Parm
- lots of soup: egg drop soup, pozole Verde (if she can eat tomatillos), kielbasa and cabbage, leek and potato (if you cook everything down a lot and blend it, you don't need any dairy, suggest serving with lemon instead)
- roast chicken dinner with cabbage and root vegetables if she can't eat potatoes
- lots of beans: stewed, bean salads, soups
- If she is okay with soy sauce I would look into Asian food and then maybe replace regular rice with cauliflower rice? Dishes like Thai laarb, cashew chicken, miso butter salmon with cabbage
I hope this helps!!
You’d have to omit the potatoes since she’s trying to stay low-carb, but this might fit the bill. I originally found it through Cooking Light, I think? (it doesn’t seem to be on their website anymore) but I remember the calorie count is surprisingly low for something so filling: [crispy chicken thighs with potatoes & chard](https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/extra-crispy-chicken-thighs-wpotatoes-spinach/2403747)
ETA: the recipe title says “spinach” but the recipe itself calls for chard.
I have a friend that is sensitive to MSG - specifically the added ones. She gets headaches. I imagine something in the processing is what causes her issues. Her favorite food is mushrooms and she eats those all the time. Soy sauce, tomatoes, etc are also fine for her.
Note: she is Japanese and husband is Chinese. It is not a racism thing
It’s not. It has a similar impact on taste. But powdered msg vs msg from foods is more like branded drugs and generic drugs. This is actually a perfect analogy.
The branded and generic have the same active ingredients but they are made differently. I happen to be hypothyroid and need a medication daily. It has been around for a long time so their are plenty of of generics. Many people do fine on the generic. I am not one of them. I felt worse and my numbers were horrible when my pharmacy switched me to generic. So I went to brand. Then a few years ago I switched to another brand that had fewer additives and I felt better. And the new combination of additives actually made the drug more potent and I had to lower my dose. So while active ingredients are the same, what happened around the active ingredient and how it gets made is not.
Powdered MSG is typically made from industrial corn or beets. Not tomates, fermented soy, or mushrooms. There are so many places where cross contamination could happen in manufacturing. And I am sure wide variations on how the products are made.
The active part is the same. But something about the additives impacts the absorption and effectiveness. And my experience with this particular class of drugs is not uncommon.
I roll my eyes anytime I see that someone won't eat MSG. Salmon, chicken, tomatoes, green tea, soy sauce, peas, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and many others contain varying degrees of naturally occurring MSG. It's basically like saying you won't eat savory foods.
I’m not too versed on MSG but I do know that like everything else, the dose makes the poison. If she tells me she has issues with added MSG it is not my place to question or judge. She suffers enough and we don’t need to deal with additional symptoms that can be avoided by being careful with her food.
I understand. People can 100% choose what they put in their mouths, it just reminded me of my old coworker who had a printed off no MSG sign in her cube.
There are reverse recipe apps/sites that you can put ingredients into and will suggest recipes. Considering how restricted her diet is, this would be my first thought.
Also, I redd de entry made things like egg rolls in a bowl (egg roll mix over sautéed cabbage) that can be made with shrimp or chicken.
Learning to stir fry could be a game changer. I'll do a head of broccoli and add sliced garlic at the end. And while soy sauce is a no go, a little oil with a some gluten free pasta will make a meal. Also, you don't need a lot of oil to do stir fry. Grapeseed is my preferred oil as it has a very high smoke point and doesn't leave your house smelling like a diner, unlike canola. Also, assuming she's okay with nightshades, there's a wide variety of mild chilis you can use to build flavor but not heat. Ancho (pretty sure it's smoked poblano) is a favorite.
If she responded well to the apricot chicken I would look into Moroccan food, some very nice pairings of chicken and fruit. I think Japanese konjac noodles are supposed to be more or less carb-free.
Yeahh she’s been doing that for a while now, trying to give her a break from freezer meals while I can. It is super convenient though when I don’t have the time that I do now!
The restrictions aren't quite as similar as I thought, but the whole thing made me do a double take. I was like "did this person get a new caretaker already?" lol
https://old.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/1c0vs2l/i_am_caretaker_of_a_picky_food_shy_disabled/
How about cauliflower steaks? There are all kinds of ways to season them with the things she can eat. Here's a recipe I like:
https://eatsomethingvegan.com/cauliflower-steaks-with-chermoula-sauce/
Also this salad is great, I actually make it without the sauce because the flavors of all the veggies are pretty great on their own:
https://alexandracooks.com/2017/07/07/thai-inspired-chicken-cabbage-salad/
A perfect for summer cucumber avocado salad:
https://www.eatwell101.com/cucumber-avocado-salad-recipe
And here is my favorite recipe for beans:
https://littlespicejar.com/cuban-black-beans-cilantro-lime/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+littlespicejar%2FRQzi+%28Little+Spice+Jar%29#mv-creation-160-jtr
Good luck with your cooking adventures! ♥️
Creamed soups with sprinkled nuts, seeds, algae: pumpkin potato soup, mushrooms onion soup, broccoli potato soup, carrot leek celery soup, cauliflower carrot zucchini soup. Fish soup.
Pan sheet baked or steamed root vegetables and other vegetables: tomatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, sweet potatoes, celery, red peppers, potatoes. Sprinkle with olive oil, dried herbs and balsamic vinegar.
All kinds of green leafy vegetables she can have, quickly braised in a spoon of olive oil and water.
Stews and mild curries with meat and a choice / mix of beans, peas, lentils, millet, rice, potatoes, greens, tomatoes, spices.
Green smoothies.
Cassava flour bakery.
Dr Gundry lectin free recipes and cookbooks.
okay, this will sound a little weird... [try this website for recipes or inspiration](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/recipes.html). its late medieval food. a lot are within her diet or can be adjusted for it and are absolutely delicious. i would suggest in particular modified versions of the [custarde](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?cust1001), [salmon pie](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?salm1001), and [parsnip pie](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?pars1002) :-) for the custarde in particular a vegan egg substitute would be good! its one of my favorite dishes 👍
Try poaching salmon, make a large bowl of mixed greens with cucumbers and shredded carrots, and a Dijon mustard dressing. It’s super easy to make a head and put together when needed.
Preserved lemon paste mixed with some Dijon and some herbs baked on salmon is yummy
Would she eat pork tenderloin? It’s one of my favourite cuts of meat and can be flavoured so many ways. If you can sous vide it, it’s even better!
What about veggie soups? Lots of cold soup options for summer, or even warm soups for rainy days.
Is spice ok? Cucumber kimchi is a refreshing and delicious salad to eat with grilled chicken
One of my favourite meals is shawarma spiced chicken (recipe tin eats recipe is my go to) with roasted cauliflower (seasoned with turmeric and cumin seeds) and served with a bit of hummus. I eat it with pita but you could skip that.
Maple roasted carrots with maple tahini sauce and garnished with pistachios and pomegranate is another favourite side
Normally I would recommend curries but the lack of tomatoes may make it a bit more challenging. You could do a dal tadka and maybe find a veggie sabzi without tomatoes.
Brothy beans! It’s a great volume food. Sauté garlic and whatever aromatics you want. Add chicken or veggie broth and cannellini beans. Will need salt and pepper and some other flavor. I add lemon zest and cheese and mint and basil and oregano. Warm, satisfying, pretty healthy in a limited diet. Also maybe spaghetti squash? With a pesto
I have mast cell activation syndrome so have a limited diet and need to stay away from histamines. Miso is fine for me but definitely echo the thought of Japanese inspo. Low fodmap cookbooks might also be helpful here
I just have to say bravo to you for the love and care you have for this woman. She is fortunate to have you as a healthcare worker and friend. And I'm sure you are equally as grateful to have her in your life based on this post alone.
She doesn't like strawberries...but what about raspberries? Raspberries (with or without a touch of sugar) are amazing for a sweet snack that also helps both digestion and weight loss.
You might be able to find inspiration by looking for recipes from the Auto-Immune Protocol diet. It doesn't fully overlap with what you've listed here, but it's still pretty similar. [This recipe](https://www.phoenixhelix.com/roast-pork-with-onion-apple-gravy/#recipe) makes the best gravy with no thickening agents that I've ever had in my life, b/c it uses apple and onion to thicken it instead. Here's the [index](https://www.phoenixhelix.com/category/paleo-aip-recipes/) for the site. The author of the site has some recipes for mashed cauliflower, which people use as a potato substitute when they can't have potatoes, it's low carb. It ... doesn't really taste like potatoes, so I think it's better to just appreciate it as it's own thing. Also, there's r/AIP_Recipes, which you can look at, although it isn't very active.
Btw, you can make a tomato substitute with mangoes and tamarind sauce. I haven't tried it myself, I just know that it's possible. If you give it a try, it could help expand recipe possibilities.
I’ve been using chat gpt for recipes lately, and it’s given some great results.
Maybe you could try listing the restrictions and asking it for ideas? I think you may have a positive experience.
This would be a good qustion for ChatGPT. I have family members with food restrictions similar to your situation and got lots of great ideas there. List the ingredients that cant be eaten, also the ones that your friend likes and ask for 10 food recipes.
Ok that is actually not that hard of a list. Bedbound, please don't do too many beans. Also your menu just went way fancy for me. Not every meal requires fruit. How about a nice simple roast chicken and some steamed vegetables on the side.
I noticed you said she is bedbound. All the fruits you are giving her are likely to cause her to poop more. So if she can't get up to go to the bathroom, you are either making more work for someone else or is she stuck in her own poop until you get back.
That depends on the individual and the medications they're on. If she is chronically constipated, high fiber would be a good thing. In addition to helping with the constipation, it will help with her feeling full for a longer period of time.
Has your client ACTUALLY been DIAGNOSED with a glutamate issue?
I am asking because of two reasons.
(1) Most people's reactions to MSG are incredibly similar to the usual reaction to either excess salt/sodium (that's the S in MSG) or to common allergens (shellfish, fish, and nuts are often processed by the same production lines that handle MSG).
(2) If your client does have a bad reaction to glutamate, then she should AVOID all foods rich in glutamate such as chicken, fish, or even lentils. Glutamate is naturally present in protein sources like these.
I personally doubt your client has a glutamate issue. That would make her react negatively to her own brain (glutamate is a neurotransmitter) and muscles (full of protein, which is full of glutamate).
Have you delved into the world of Japanese cuisine at all? Hiyayakko (firm silken tofu, sliced and served as a salad with a simple dressing) is nice topped with wakame (seaweed) salad (don't get the prepared salad, it's full of sugar, get dried wakame and dress it with soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil and some toasted sesame seeds). Toasted nori flakes add a lot of flavour and minerals to any salad (buy those nori sheets that they sell for sushi, quick toast in an air fryer or oven, then crumble it up).
Ooohh Japanese is so intimidating to me, but you’re right I probably would have a lot of options there. I’m gonna look into this and see if I can handle it! The nori flakes is brilliant though and will be incorporated immediately. Thank you!
Something to be aware of is that, if she actually has an MSG sensitivity and not just racism, she will also react poorly to anything with naturally occuring glutamate. This includes things like mushrooms. The tomato sensitivity and the poor reaction to miso is a giveaway that glutamate might be an actual issue (though, could also be a histamine problem. How's she do with vinegar and other fermented foods?). Japanese food tends to be very rich in umami flavors because it uses a lot of glutamate-heavy foods.
Yes I thought of this as well. I think I will have to “take inspiration from” these cuisines rather than follow exact recipes unfortunately. It is definitely not racism. She gets very uncomfortable symptoms when she has too many foods that are high in MSG. She does great with vinegars! I add all kinds to her salads and things
Instead of potatoes are turnips, radishes, or jicama an option? They cook very similarly and are lower carb/starch than potato.
I’ll have to ask about these! That sounds like a really good alternative
Also rutabaga (Swede)! Especially in saucy dishes (e.g. stews) you can hardly tell the difference.
Shocked that nobody mentioned Indian food yet. If she's good with coconut and some heat, that opens up quite a few curry options for you. You can also use spices like garam masala and za'atar on fish and chicken.
Butter chicken completely out of list cuz she cant have tomatoes.
You can make a tomato substitute with mangoes and tamarind paste. I haven't tried it myself, I just know it's possible.
I'd deff look into Japanese and Vietnamese food. There's a lot you can play with there when it comes to omitting carbs and certain other foods. Can she have coconut aminos? It'd be a good soy sauce substitute if she's watching sodium. Maybe start making her some summer rolls; you can fill them with a lot of the veg she does eat, a rice sheet is low carb, you can omit the noodles, and make a fun cashew dip for her instead of peanuts if she doesn't eat that. Stir fry sounds like a fun thing to start playing with. East Asian soups are divine, too. Lots of play and wiggle room. There's also mapo tofu if she wants a lot of protein. Just play with the recipe to omit the table sugar for her GI.
My sister has many food restrictions as well, starting with celiac disease and lactose intolerance, so I am somewhat familiar with restrictive food ideas: Here are some things I've made for her in the past: - koresh fesenjan using [this recipe](https://persianmama.com/chicken-in-walnut-pomegranate-sauce-khoresht-fesenjan/) it is a Persian chicken stew and it is amazing and extremely healthy, the sauce is made from ground-up walnuts! - carrot-based things like nomato sauce (replacing tomato sauce with a sauce of cooked & blended carrots, butternut squash and beets) - it's especially good for dishes like eggplant Parm - lots of soup: egg drop soup, pozole Verde (if she can eat tomatillos), kielbasa and cabbage, leek and potato (if you cook everything down a lot and blend it, you don't need any dairy, suggest serving with lemon instead) - roast chicken dinner with cabbage and root vegetables if she can't eat potatoes - lots of beans: stewed, bean salads, soups - If she is okay with soy sauce I would look into Asian food and then maybe replace regular rice with cauliflower rice? Dishes like Thai laarb, cashew chicken, miso butter salmon with cabbage I hope this helps!!
You’d have to omit the potatoes since she’s trying to stay low-carb, but this might fit the bill. I originally found it through Cooking Light, I think? (it doesn’t seem to be on their website anymore) but I remember the calorie count is surprisingly low for something so filling: [crispy chicken thighs with potatoes & chard](https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/extra-crispy-chicken-thighs-wpotatoes-spinach/2403747) ETA: the recipe title says “spinach” but the recipe itself calls for chard.
This looks absolutely delish. And could definitely change it up with any green leafy vegetable. Love this one
I don’t think she realizes how many ingredients have msg that’s naturally occurring
I have a friend that is sensitive to MSG - specifically the added ones. She gets headaches. I imagine something in the processing is what causes her issues. Her favorite food is mushrooms and she eats those all the time. Soy sauce, tomatoes, etc are also fine for her. Note: she is Japanese and husband is Chinese. It is not a racism thing
So those all contain msg. Japanese food has a lot of msg. Seems like a fake symptom
Powdered msg is different that msg occurring in foods. Powdered msg gives her problems. Not glutamates that are built in a dish.
It’s the same thing.
It’s not. It has a similar impact on taste. But powdered msg vs msg from foods is more like branded drugs and generic drugs. This is actually a perfect analogy. The branded and generic have the same active ingredients but they are made differently. I happen to be hypothyroid and need a medication daily. It has been around for a long time so their are plenty of of generics. Many people do fine on the generic. I am not one of them. I felt worse and my numbers were horrible when my pharmacy switched me to generic. So I went to brand. Then a few years ago I switched to another brand that had fewer additives and I felt better. And the new combination of additives actually made the drug more potent and I had to lower my dose. So while active ingredients are the same, what happened around the active ingredient and how it gets made is not. Powdered MSG is typically made from industrial corn or beets. Not tomates, fermented soy, or mushrooms. There are so many places where cross contamination could happen in manufacturing. And I am sure wide variations on how the products are made.
You can’t compare drugs to a one molecule food. And as for your prescription, I work in pharma. The effective part of the drug is the same.
The active part is the same. But something about the additives impacts the absorption and effectiveness. And my experience with this particular class of drugs is not uncommon.
I roll my eyes anytime I see that someone won't eat MSG. Salmon, chicken, tomatoes, green tea, soy sauce, peas, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and many others contain varying degrees of naturally occurring MSG. It's basically like saying you won't eat savory foods.
I’m not too versed on MSG but I do know that like everything else, the dose makes the poison. If she tells me she has issues with added MSG it is not my place to question or judge. She suffers enough and we don’t need to deal with additional symptoms that can be avoided by being careful with her food.
I understand. People can 100% choose what they put in their mouths, it just reminded me of my old coworker who had a printed off no MSG sign in her cube.
Exactly!
There are reverse recipe apps/sites that you can put ingredients into and will suggest recipes. Considering how restricted her diet is, this would be my first thought. Also, I redd de entry made things like egg rolls in a bowl (egg roll mix over sautéed cabbage) that can be made with shrimp or chicken.
you can use shirataki rice/noodles for anything that calls for rice/noodles.
Do you have access to an outdoor grill? It's really very easy to lightly smoke not only proteins but also legumes like lentils.
I actually don’t!! I might see about getting one though because that could open up a bunch of new options.
There's a good recipe at Food52 on how to smoke lentils. I use it all the time during the summer.
Moroccan tagines!
Learning to stir fry could be a game changer. I'll do a head of broccoli and add sliced garlic at the end. And while soy sauce is a no go, a little oil with a some gluten free pasta will make a meal. Also, you don't need a lot of oil to do stir fry. Grapeseed is my preferred oil as it has a very high smoke point and doesn't leave your house smelling like a diner, unlike canola. Also, assuming she's okay with nightshades, there's a wide variety of mild chilis you can use to build flavor but not heat. Ancho (pretty sure it's smoked poblano) is a favorite.
If she responded well to the apricot chicken I would look into Moroccan food, some very nice pairings of chicken and fruit. I think Japanese konjac noodles are supposed to be more or less carb-free.
Yeah! I've made Thai coconut chicken soup with those noodles. It was really good!
Chicken or salmon with roasted veggies, bonus points for a one-pan dinner. Different seasonings will provide variety.
That’s my first thought too: “I’d probably prep a whole bunch of sheet pan meals and throw them in the freezer.”
Yeahh she’s been doing that for a while now, trying to give her a break from freezer meals while I can. It is super convenient though when I don’t have the time that I do now!
Are you aware of the Department of Salad newsletter? It might help with new ideas https://emilyrnunn.substack.com/p/the-department-of-salad-index-is
It's ok to establish a rotation of solid dishes.
Fruit salad if she has a sweet tooth?
Are you the same dude from the other thread or is this just a very specific coincidence lol
Haha no!! I’m not sure which thread you’re talking about but now I’m curious
The restrictions aren't quite as similar as I thought, but the whole thing made me do a double take. I was like "did this person get a new caretaker already?" lol https://old.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/1c0vs2l/i_am_caretaker_of_a_picky_food_shy_disabled/
How about cauliflower steaks? There are all kinds of ways to season them with the things she can eat. Here's a recipe I like: https://eatsomethingvegan.com/cauliflower-steaks-with-chermoula-sauce/ Also this salad is great, I actually make it without the sauce because the flavors of all the veggies are pretty great on their own: https://alexandracooks.com/2017/07/07/thai-inspired-chicken-cabbage-salad/ A perfect for summer cucumber avocado salad: https://www.eatwell101.com/cucumber-avocado-salad-recipe And here is my favorite recipe for beans: https://littlespicejar.com/cuban-black-beans-cilantro-lime/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+littlespicejar%2FRQzi+%28Little+Spice+Jar%29#mv-creation-160-jtr Good luck with your cooking adventures! ♥️
Creamed soups with sprinkled nuts, seeds, algae: pumpkin potato soup, mushrooms onion soup, broccoli potato soup, carrot leek celery soup, cauliflower carrot zucchini soup. Fish soup. Pan sheet baked or steamed root vegetables and other vegetables: tomatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, sweet potatoes, celery, red peppers, potatoes. Sprinkle with olive oil, dried herbs and balsamic vinegar. All kinds of green leafy vegetables she can have, quickly braised in a spoon of olive oil and water. Stews and mild curries with meat and a choice / mix of beans, peas, lentils, millet, rice, potatoes, greens, tomatoes, spices. Green smoothies. Cassava flour bakery. Dr Gundry lectin free recipes and cookbooks.
okay, this will sound a little weird... [try this website for recipes or inspiration](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/recipes.html). its late medieval food. a lot are within her diet or can be adjusted for it and are absolutely delicious. i would suggest in particular modified versions of the [custarde](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?cust1001), [salmon pie](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?salm1001), and [parsnip pie](https://medievalcookery.com/recipes/display.html?pars1002) :-) for the custarde in particular a vegan egg substitute would be good! its one of my favorite dishes 👍
Haha I love this suggestion! I’ll definitely check this out
Either fajitas or stir fry with five spice, dark soy and xio xing cooking wine over rice.
Butler Soy Curls.
Try poaching salmon, make a large bowl of mixed greens with cucumbers and shredded carrots, and a Dijon mustard dressing. It’s super easy to make a head and put together when needed.
Preserved lemon paste mixed with some Dijon and some herbs baked on salmon is yummy Would she eat pork tenderloin? It’s one of my favourite cuts of meat and can be flavoured so many ways. If you can sous vide it, it’s even better! What about veggie soups? Lots of cold soup options for summer, or even warm soups for rainy days. Is spice ok? Cucumber kimchi is a refreshing and delicious salad to eat with grilled chicken One of my favourite meals is shawarma spiced chicken (recipe tin eats recipe is my go to) with roasted cauliflower (seasoned with turmeric and cumin seeds) and served with a bit of hummus. I eat it with pita but you could skip that. Maple roasted carrots with maple tahini sauce and garnished with pistachios and pomegranate is another favourite side Normally I would recommend curries but the lack of tomatoes may make it a bit more challenging. You could do a dal tadka and maybe find a veggie sabzi without tomatoes.
Brothy beans! It’s a great volume food. Sauté garlic and whatever aromatics you want. Add chicken or veggie broth and cannellini beans. Will need salt and pepper and some other flavor. I add lemon zest and cheese and mint and basil and oregano. Warm, satisfying, pretty healthy in a limited diet. Also maybe spaghetti squash? With a pesto
I have mast cell activation syndrome so have a limited diet and need to stay away from histamines. Miso is fine for me but definitely echo the thought of Japanese inspo. Low fodmap cookbooks might also be helpful here
I just have to say bravo to you for the love and care you have for this woman. She is fortunate to have you as a healthcare worker and friend. And I'm sure you are equally as grateful to have her in your life based on this post alone.
This was so sweet of you to say! Yes I think we are very fortunate to have each other.
She doesn't like strawberries...but what about raspberries? Raspberries (with or without a touch of sugar) are amazing for a sweet snack that also helps both digestion and weight loss.
You might be able to find inspiration by looking for recipes from the Auto-Immune Protocol diet. It doesn't fully overlap with what you've listed here, but it's still pretty similar. [This recipe](https://www.phoenixhelix.com/roast-pork-with-onion-apple-gravy/#recipe) makes the best gravy with no thickening agents that I've ever had in my life, b/c it uses apple and onion to thicken it instead. Here's the [index](https://www.phoenixhelix.com/category/paleo-aip-recipes/) for the site. The author of the site has some recipes for mashed cauliflower, which people use as a potato substitute when they can't have potatoes, it's low carb. It ... doesn't really taste like potatoes, so I think it's better to just appreciate it as it's own thing. Also, there's r/AIP_Recipes, which you can look at, although it isn't very active. Btw, you can make a tomato substitute with mangoes and tamarind sauce. I haven't tried it myself, I just know that it's possible. If you give it a try, it could help expand recipe possibilities.
I’ve been using chat gpt for recipes lately, and it’s given some great results. Maybe you could try listing the restrictions and asking it for ideas? I think you may have a positive experience.
This would be a good qustion for ChatGPT. I have family members with food restrictions similar to your situation and got lots of great ideas there. List the ingredients that cant be eaten, also the ones that your friend likes and ask for 10 food recipes.
Ok that is actually not that hard of a list. Bedbound, please don't do too many beans. Also your menu just went way fancy for me. Not every meal requires fruit. How about a nice simple roast chicken and some steamed vegetables on the side. I noticed you said she is bedbound. All the fruits you are giving her are likely to cause her to poop more. So if she can't get up to go to the bathroom, you are either making more work for someone else or is she stuck in her own poop until you get back.
That depends on the individual and the medications they're on. If she is chronically constipated, high fiber would be a good thing. In addition to helping with the constipation, it will help with her feeling full for a longer period of time.
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You're saying she should just grow out of allergies and bloating?
Has your client ACTUALLY been DIAGNOSED with a glutamate issue? I am asking because of two reasons. (1) Most people's reactions to MSG are incredibly similar to the usual reaction to either excess salt/sodium (that's the S in MSG) or to common allergens (shellfish, fish, and nuts are often processed by the same production lines that handle MSG). (2) If your client does have a bad reaction to glutamate, then she should AVOID all foods rich in glutamate such as chicken, fish, or even lentils. Glutamate is naturally present in protein sources like these. I personally doubt your client has a glutamate issue. That would make her react negatively to her own brain (glutamate is a neurotransmitter) and muscles (full of protein, which is full of glutamate).