What is for Breakfast

[Jamberie]

Thanks Mcmich, that's a great idea for adding sweetness.
I'll try it once I figure out more about my migraine triggers. I'm trying to reduce the number of foods in my diet that are high in amines. Unfortunately dates (and lots of other tasty/flavoursome) foods are high   I don't avoid them completely I just seem to have a threshold of what I can handle

[mcmich]

Oh, so that was why you were adding pears? - low in amines - they would add sweetness too.

[Jamberie]

Yes, but you'll notice I added strawberries today. I'd not had many amines yesterday so had strawberries (moderate/high amines) today. I'm going to do the proper elimination diet in the next couple of months, I'm just sort of waiting til I get back into a routine (new job, buying/selling house etc). Meanwhile, avoiding foods that I know trigger such as chocolate, wine strong cheeses and only having small does of others. Seems a bit hypocritical but most people who are sensitive to food chemicals seem to have a threshold that they can handle (bit like some lactose intolerant people). I'll try your date tip when I've not had too many amines that day!

[EmeraldSue]

DS requested French toast for lunch yesterday. I gave him a sandwich instead with a promise of French toast for brekky this morning. I had mine with coffee:)

[mcmich]

Yes, but you'll notice I added strawberries today. I'd not had many amines yesterday so had strawberries (moderate/high amines) today. I'm going to do the proper elimination diet in the next couple of months, I'm just sort of waiting til I get back into a routine (new job, buying/selling house etc). Meanwhile, avoiding foods that I know trigger such as chocolate, wine strong cheeses and only having small does of others. Seems a bit hypocritical but most people who are sensitive to food chemicals seem to have a threshold that they can handle (bit like some lactose intolerant people). I'll try your date tip when I've not had too many amines that day!

Don't think I could give up wine and cheese, good luck with it.

[Amy :-)]

DS requested French toast for lunch yesterday. I gave him a sandwich instead with a promise of French toast for brekky this morning. I had mine with coffee:)

YUM!!

[mcmich]

Those strawberries look delicious ES.

[Kimmyh]

Yummy strawberries ES.
Toast and cereal today.

[Greyhoundmum]

Bannana and strawberry smoothie and plenty of coffee!

[astarra]

Bacon and eggs on toasted English muffins.
Water and Ice to drink. 

[Jamberie]

Don't think I could give up wine and cheese, good luck with it.

It's hard, but the headache/migraine is worse...I used to put up with the pain and drink wine before DD came along, now headaches are just not worth it with a little person who doesn't understand! -I still have coffee, it is the thing I'll struggle with most!

This morning, I tweaked my Weet-Bix smoothie (1min/speed9 worked a treat thanks Judy) for myself and made DD and DH piklets...ES you've inspired me to make French toast sometime soon

[judydawn]

Glad it worked better for you Jamberie.  Have you tried decaf coffee - would that be better for your headaches?

[Jamberie]

mmm, yes decaf. I have tried it. I think it's harder to find a decent decaf coffee than regular coffee. When I start the diet in full force I won't be able to have either for a while so I'll make the most of it while I can

Funny thing with today's smoothie was that there was no grittiness from the Weetbix, but I used frozen mixed berries and of course the raspberries made it a bit gritty!

[Amy :-)]

Funny thing with today's smoothie was that there was no grittiness from the Weetbix, but I used frozen mixed berries and of course the raspberries made it a bit gritty!

I get that grittiness in my green smoothies from the frozen blueberries

[johnro]

....have decided to be a bit spec for BIL and family visiting at present - soaked some bircher museli in apple juice for tomorrow, about to bake some rhubarb and served with sweet dukkah and greek yoghurt (it is delicious!!!!!)