Failsafe and Thermomix chat thread

[timfulford]

I have recently been diagnosed with allergies to pollens, grass and dust. The last 11 years I suffered with migraines and headaches, if I drink wine with sulphate's I have a headache within a minute.
The doctor thinks I have a nasal drip due to infected sinus's.
For many years I have had a diet with very little to no processed food, colours or preservative. Has anyone with similar found that failsafe has made a difference to them?

Migraines can be caused by many different things but they all seem to be related to the constriction of the blood flow to the brain hence the severe pain. My mother used to have real bad ones which she thought we caused by chocolate however it turned out to be from strawberry and orange juices which are often used in the finishing of other food products. I have migraines and they are related to a drop in sugar level and the moon! Solution a handful of marshmallows!

[LeeJ]

I didn't even see this! 

We are failsafe for our 25 month old ds, started failsafe at 15 months, and saw instant changes, it was quite amazing actually!

He is also dairy allergic, and soy intolerant. He has become tolerant to dairy, to a degree now, a bit of hard cheese once a week is his tolerance. He can't yet handle things with a higher protein (yogurt, soft cheeses).

So we are fairly restricted at this point.

My favorite things in thermo are the making the pear jam and pear ketchup, sooooo much easier!

Will have to try the rice pudding. And search for a few more recipes, I've been a bit neglectful of thermie since becoming pregnant again!

[timfulford]

I didn't even see this! 

We are failsafe for our 25 month old ds, started failsafe at 15 months, and saw instant changes, it was quite amazing actually!

He is also dairy allergic, and soy intolerant. He has become tolerant to dairy, to a degree now, a bit of hard cheese once a week is his tolerance. He can't yet handle things with a higher protein (yogurt, soft cheeses).

So we are fairly restricted at this point.

My favorite things in thermo are the making the pear jam and pear ketchup, sooooo much easier!


Will have to try the rice pudding. And search for a few more recipes, I've been a bit neglectful of thermie since becoming pregnant again!

Failsafe? sorry but don't understand what you mean here.

[faffa_70]

This should help you understand Mindmapper 


http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/failsafe.htm

[timfulford]

This should help you understand Mindmapper 


http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/failsafe.htm

Ahhh OK but these are not things which trigger migraines, they might trigger other medical issues

[ellie j]

my son has a dignosis of autism, but failsae makes a huge difference to him

I also have a son with autism and we went failsafe with him for about 2 years. The difference it made to him was amazing ( I only wish I had my tmx then ) . We now find that he can have some dairy , yoghurt and cheese and limited gluten Spelt and some wheat is fine. The first few weeks are the worst but it is so worth it ... good luck everyone

[LeeJ]

Mindmapper, it's specifically a thread about Failsafe and Thermomix They trigger many problems with my son, from sleeping issues to behavioral issues. I have no experience with it helping migraines though.

Molly, what a wonderful blog, lots of new ideas there, and some nice and simple dinner ideas (we all know how dismal dinner time can get in a failsafe household!)

Bambi, you know I love your blog, must go back for some more inspiration!

[Molly]

Oh, thank you LeeJ.  It's very nice to hear feedback.  I use it myself for inspiration too.  Sometimes I just can't think WHAT to make,  and it all seems so BLAH.....  so I get on there and remind myself what works. 

Mindmapper1,  did you not see the title of this thread??     (Obviously,  not Mindreader1)

[LeeJ]

Molly, I did the lamb chop 'roast' last week, was loved by my hubby, and ds loved the spuds (he's never been keen on lamb LOL, worth a try though!)

Will certainly be using your blog some more, has been so nice to have some fresh, simple ideas.

We have been going 'off the band wagon' a bit of late, I've been quite sick for a month now, and it has really bought the safe meal reserves to a halt. Back to it now, and seeing a much improved little boy now we are back to it!

[timfulford]

Oh, thank you LeeJ.  It's very nice to hear feedback.  I use myself for inspiration too.  Sometimes I just can't think WHAT to make,  and it all seems so BLAH.....  so I get on there and remind myself what works. 

Mindmapper1,  did you not see the title of this thread??     (Obviously,  not Mindreader1)

I responded to a post about migraine which was included in the original post about failsafe actually

[amgrantham81]

IN regard Migranes, the natural chemical Amines can be a culprit (found in chocolate, some fruits and vegetables, and nuts).

We are loving thermie for being failsafe.  My Full steam ahead cookbook has a heap of post it notes on it to show where the recipes are that we can eat (or easily convert).

I've had my thermomix since October last year.

We tolerate Sals so somethings we eat wont suit all but thought I'd write a list for you to see anyway.

Dim Sums (Use 300grams Chicken and 30grams shallots and 1tsp salt, mix speed 6-7 until a minced consistency about 10 seconds maximum for the filling).  Full Steam Ahead.

Apricot Chicken Rissotto.  I have been tempted to try it with pears instead too, however as yet have not got there.
I have made failsafe stock concentrate too, and now we adda zuchinni in as well, but it works well with just the failsafe veggies.
We have the everyday cookbook rice pudding minus the spices regularly.  I puree pears to go with it and its delicious, kids love it.
I do the Mushroom risotto with carrots and zuchinni instead of mushrooms.
Spag Bol, EDC, just substitute the tomato puree with equal weight of pear ketchup.  (Add in any safe veggies).
I use the spag bol with the EDC mashed potaot to make shepherds Pie.
The bread from EDC is made 4-5 times a week.
I modiefied the hot cross buns to suit us (although still used the spices not really sure how they would go without the cinemon).

There must be more, I only cook with thermie now, with the exception of lemon butter which I just cant get thermy to do like I want.