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I have hepatitis c, genotype2. I have been juicing with fruit and veggies, but I don't know what veggies and fruits to drink. I also have chronic kidney disease. I don't know how much to drink. or how much. My doctor told me to cut out salt. Can I use a very little bit of fake salt.? Are there any other meat I can eat besides chicken and fish?. Thanks Bluebird305
I juice pretty much the exact same way, with my Jack Lalane which I love. Also, I have learned over the past 2 years a new technique. I reclaim the pulp and put that in my my Vita Mix. That way I get the best of both worlds. Juice and fiber that in combination make a smoothie. The fiber helps subdue the high impact of sugar in fruit. But even though natural raises the blood sugar, it is only briefly and returns to normal, especially when fiber is involved. Keep Juicing its healing enzymes are worth the trouble. Good Luck!
I did find I felt better, when Istill had the Hep C, when I ate artichokes. I also found some improvement in the way I felt, from using fresh tumeric root, sauted, in my food.
Right now I have been snacking on sesame seeds, which come organic, in the bin. The light ones and the dark ones, and I grind the flax seeds up in the Vitamix.
I am trying to use less fruit, and more veggies in the Vitiamix, but I found, when I still had the Hep, that my vegatables were easier to digest when they were lightly sauted.
Now, what I keep craving is Pesto sauce,all the time, so I have a crop of Sweet Basil in my back yard. I make the pesto by blending the basil (before I had the Vitamix, I used my coffee grinder) with fresh garlic, pine nuts (I also vary the nuts I add, I have added walnuts, almonds, sun-flower seeds, and even chia seeds) and then I add it to organic olive oil (olive oil is used with low heat) and I add lemon juice (tree in back-yard) and fresh parmesan...I make a huge batch.
I feel so relaxed after the fresh home-made pesto sauce,and it can be poured over many things, but I'm a Pasta addict. I think that's what keeps the ten extra pound on though~
Right now I have been snacking on sesame seeds, which come organic, in the bin. The light ones and the dark ones, and I grind the flax seeds up in the Vitamix.
I am trying to use less fruit, and more veggies in the Vitiamix, but I found, when I still had the Hep, that my vegatables were easier to digest when they were lightly sauted.
Now, what I keep craving is Pesto sauce,all the time, so I have a crop of Sweet Basil in my back yard. I make the pesto by blending the basil (before I had the Vitamix, I used my coffee grinder) with fresh garlic, pine nuts (I also vary the nuts I add, I have added walnuts, almonds, sun-flower seeds, and even chia seeds) and then I add it to organic olive oil (olive oil is used with low heat) and I add lemon juice (tree in back-yard) and fresh parmesan...I make a huge batch.
I feel so relaxed after the fresh home-made pesto sauce,and it can be poured over many things, but I'm a Pasta addict. I think that's what keeps the ten extra pound on though~
The reason organic is important is simple.
Your liver is a filter. When it is diseased, you want to make it able to function as easily as possible which is why you eat organic~ no pesticides or herbicides for the liver to filter out.
It's also why to avoid food with additives.
Stick to fresh, organic and freshly prepared food as much as possible.
BTW: Milk thistle is reported to be good for the liver though some claim it does nothing. When I was cirrhotic I took a whole slew of supplements including milk thistle, omega 3 fish oil, bromelian, turmeric and more.
Your liver is a filter. When it is diseased, you want to make it able to function as easily as possible which is why you eat organic~ no pesticides or herbicides for the liver to filter out.
It's also why to avoid food with additives.
Stick to fresh, organic and freshly prepared food as much as possible.
BTW: Milk thistle is reported to be good for the liver though some claim it does nothing. When I was cirrhotic I took a whole slew of supplements including milk thistle, omega 3 fish oil, bromelian, turmeric and more.
You got some more good info. I didn't tell you that organic is a must because depending where you live it can be difficult to find them or they will be very experience.
But Advocate is right, organic is the way to go.
It is easy for me, in California w/the abundance of organic produce.
I would add that meat too should not have hormones or anything else injected into it. You will get all the toxins from the animals.
The main thing is I don't want to overwhelm you with these important rules and cause you to just throw your hands up. Just do what you can do.
All the best to you.
But Advocate is right, organic is the way to go.
It is easy for me, in California w/the abundance of organic produce.
I would add that meat too should not have hormones or anything else injected into it. You will get all the toxins from the animals.
The main thing is I don't want to overwhelm you with these important rules and cause you to just throw your hands up. Just do what you can do.
All the best to you.
If you have cirrhosis, then you do need to avoid salt. I was told not to eat any red meat as it tends to increase ammonia levels.
Besides, chicken and fish, you can eat tofu and eggs. And I ate pork too.
Try adding flax seed meal to your smoothies.
I ate tons of ginger while I was sick and still do. Chili peppers are fine as is garlic and various herbs for flavor. Turmeric is good for our livers as well. I used to take capsules as well as add it to my food.
But do avoid sodium. You don't want ascites, I can assure you of that. I kept mine at bay for 3 years simply by avoiding sodium. Read labels.
And remember to eat solid food along with your juicing. You need it for digestion and overall health.
Good luck.
Besides, chicken and fish, you can eat tofu and eggs. And I ate pork too.
Try adding flax seed meal to your smoothies.
I ate tons of ginger while I was sick and still do. Chili peppers are fine as is garlic and various herbs for flavor. Turmeric is good for our livers as well. I used to take capsules as well as add it to my food.
But do avoid sodium. You don't want ascites, I can assure you of that. I kept mine at bay for 3 years simply by avoiding sodium. Read labels.
And remember to eat solid food along with your juicing. You need it for digestion and overall health.
Good luck.
Blue, I don't know anything about kidney disease, but as far as your liver goes, because you have cirrhosis, you should avoid or limit to once a week red meat, you should not take any supplements or herbs without permission from your hepatologist, and you should avoid iron rich veggies like spinach or kale. So far as I know, any other veggies or fruit should be fine for juicing, but I would buy fresh and organic if you can. Since you have HE (you're on Lactulose for that), you probably need to restrict sodium, but ask your hepatologist to be certain. You might try other seasonings like fresh herbs. I like frsh juice, but I also like smoothies w non fat Greek yogurt, fresh OJ, blueberries, and protein powder.
The pineapple romaine and beets sounds great. But for cirrhotics and ppl with hemochromatosis,steer clear of the spinach and kale or at least keep it down to a minimum.
Spinach and the like is something I frequently eat but never have in concentrated juice form.
Spinach and the like is something I frequently eat but never have in concentrated juice form.
I juice every day. I wish I had a Jack LaLanne or Vitamix juicer but settled for a Ninja. It works alright but sometimes I dont get a smooth blend unless I steam the veggies first. Anyways, Im not sure what veggies are harmful (if any) for those that are cirrhotic so keep in mind the veggies I use are because my liver is alright.
Beets are a must! I use beets (including stems), lots of Kale, pineapple, carrots, romaine, with a splash of tobacco sauce at the end. Some days I use spinach along with other things, but for the most part I juice what I just posted and I feel Tony the Tiger Grrrrrrreat!
Beets are a must! I use beets (including stems), lots of Kale, pineapple, carrots, romaine, with a splash of tobacco sauce at the end. Some days I use spinach along with other things, but for the most part I juice what I just posted and I feel Tony the Tiger Grrrrrrreat!
I am juicing twice a day now and usually add about 3/4" piece of ginger root with a varying combination of at 6 other types of fruit and vegetable. Lately it's been beet (including stems), carrot, apple, red grapes, cucumber. I change though and delete one or two and replace with something different but no celery because my husband cannot take sodium. Have not found any other vegetables high in sodium apart from celery. I commend you, I would defend my Jack LaLanne juicer with my life if need be. Cannot recommend juicing highly enough.
Hi Blue,
I don't know what your Hepa instructed you, but I would run it by him/her or the nurse. I am giving you just my opinion based on my own experience so dble check w/ the doc.
I don't know about meat except that beef is not considered good but you do need protein so if you feel you need more I would try a good quality Whey protein as it is more easily digestible. I like it with almond milk-really good stuff.
About juicing I would not juice spinach or high iron greens.
With fruits, berries are the best, watermelon and maybe add a half an apple to your veggie drink to make it tasty. Fruit juice is very high in sugar and if you can, it is better to avoid it, even the natural fruit juice.
Hope it helps and I hope you are doing well.
Riv
I don't know what your Hepa instructed you, but I would run it by him/her or the nurse. I am giving you just my opinion based on my own experience so dble check w/ the doc.
I don't know about meat except that beef is not considered good but you do need protein so if you feel you need more I would try a good quality Whey protein as it is more easily digestible. I like it with almond milk-really good stuff.
About juicing I would not juice spinach or high iron greens.
With fruits, berries are the best, watermelon and maybe add a half an apple to your veggie drink to make it tasty. Fruit juice is very high in sugar and if you can, it is better to avoid it, even the natural fruit juice.
Hope it helps and I hope you are doing well.
Riv
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