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This recipe is from an IC Safe Cookbook.Ingredients 4 slices IC friendly bread1 tbsp IC friendly pear jam (optional)6 slices nitrate free ham 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced2 dashes ground black pepper to taste and tolerance 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 tbsp butter Directions Spread pear jam on bread slice. Layer each with 3 slices ham, half of the pear slices, a dash of pepper, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining bread. Lightly spread butter on the outer side of each sandwic

Entering the world of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) can be overwhelming. You see a list of supplements you can try to alleviate symptoms, but what exactly do they all do? Do you need one or multiple? I’m going to try to make things a little easier for you to understand in this post.Why do I need supplements? Dietary supplements are considered a type of complementary therapy for managing symptoms of IC. For example, one of the simplest supplements recommended by some doctors is drinking 8-16 oz wate

Recipe created by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u). Makes 8-12 balls Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (or gluten-free oats) 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if tolerated) A pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup creamy almond butter 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, optional 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. 2. Place the almond butte

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This recipe is from an IC Safe Cookbook.Ingredients 2 cups nomato sauce (recipe is in a past post)1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup raw sugar 1 tsp salt 2 heaping tsp allspice 1 garlic clove crushed 3 tbsp onion finally chopped 2 tsp lemon oil flavoring vegetable oil Directions Saute onion and garlic in a little vegetable oil until translucent. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat for about 1/2 an hour, stirring occasionally so doesn't stick, until mixture thickens and darkens. Puree in blender,

If you have recently received an interstitial cystitis diagnosis, you may or may not have heard of the interstitial cystitis diet. You can try following the interstitial cystitis diet; it should help you. A holistic approach to the IC diet would also speak to what foods to include for optimal…

This recipe is from an IC Safe Cookbook.Ingredients 3 cups sliced Portobella mushrooms 4 skinless chicken breast halves 2 eggs beaten Egg noodles (or the kind of noodles of your choosing) 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tbsp butter 6 oz Mozzarella cheese 1 cup mushroom broth (can use the "Pacific Natural Foods" Brand)1/2 cup block cream cheese Spices if making bread crumbs: garlic, basil, salt, oreganoDirections Pre-heat oven 350 degrees F. Place halt of the mushrooms in a 9"x 13" baking pan. Dip

Recipe was created by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u).Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, shredded or chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped small 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4’of a sweet red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste slivered almonds (optional) Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.2. Serve on toasted bread, pita, or a wrap.*For a lower carb option, serve wrapped in lettuce or on a bed of greens.

Do you ever go from your bladder feeling happy & healthy to it being extremely angry and painful? Or do you go to bed feeling fine and waking up in the middle of the night to find yourself unable to leave the toilet due to a crazy urge to pee? We all know from firsthand experience that with Interstitial Cystitis comes those painful, inconvenient flares that can last from minutes to days to even weeks.If you haven’t read my blog post about root causes of flares, read it here and if you want to ch

This recipe was created/modified by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u).Ingredients: Salad:shredded romaine cucumbers Shredded purple cabbage shredded carrots chicken (rotisserie or grilled with marinade below) almonds, toasted 🌟 Peanut Dressing: 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond or cashew) 2.5 tablespoons coconut aminos 1 tsp sesame oil 2 T brown sugar, honey, or agave a clove of fresh garlic, peeled (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder) 3 T of hot water (or more for desired consistency) 1/4 tsp ginger (if you can han

Very easy, IC-friendly shrimp & corn stir fry recipe that the whole family will love!

This recipe is modified to be IC friendly from @skinnytaste by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u).Ingredients:✨Salad: 3 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (nitrate-free) 2 cups cubes butternut squash, 3/4 inch dice olive oil spray 1/8 tsp kosher salt 3 cups spring mix lettuce 3/4 oz crumbled feta 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 Tbsp dried blueberries ✨Dressing 1/4 cup pear juice (from can of organic sliced pears) 1/4 cup light olive oil 1-1/2 tsp sugar pinch of salt Directions: 1. Preheat the

This recipe was created/modified by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u). Make sure to buy the nitrate-free ham! Ingredients:1/2 small onion (omit if sensitive) 3 carrots 3 ribs celery 2 cloves garlic 1 nitrate-free ham slice 1 Tbsp EVOO 3-15oz. cans great northern beans 1/4 tsp dried thyme chicken boullion, to taste (msg-free) freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups chicken broth​Directions: 1. Dice the onion, peel and slice the carrots, slice the celery, and mince the garlic. 2. Dice the ham into bite-siz

Recipe was created by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u).Ingredients:1 lb chicken tenderloins 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp garlic powder Pita bread (I like Atoria’s) Tzatziki (I like Cava) Lettuce, chopped (for serving) Feta cheese, for serving Directions: 1. Place chicken tenderloins in a bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, sea salt, and garlic powder. Toss to combine.2. Grill until the chicken is cooked and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.3. Slice chicken into thin strips

Recipe was created by Kerri Cole (@icfood4u).Ingredients:1 lb chicken tenderloins 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp garlic powder Pita bread (I like Atoria’s) Tzatziki (I like Cava) Lettuce, chopped (for serving) Feta cheese, for serving Directions: 1. Place chicken tenderloins in a bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, sea salt, and garlic powder. Toss to combine.2. Grill until the chicken is cooked and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.3. Slice chicken into thin strips