Motion testing your gut.

What food in a remission stage could or would I possibly eat before a bus or car journey?

Taking that your gut has been truly emptied. And knowing there are many moods to the gut. And the mood of the gut can be as changing as a person's mind.

Myself, knowing the symptoms and sensations inside out. Raw finely grated vegetables have fitted almost all the phases of my Crohn's. It slows the movement of food through my gut. Not in a stricture though. I'd never do this in a stricture. The type of grater that is used for Parmesan cheese, those really small holes. Get hold of a large one and get grating. The amount of grated vegetables makes all the difference. Start with a little. A palm full.

Make plenty and keep in your fridge for up to three days. Stored in a plastic or glass container.

I test my gut with a mouthful. I still often use this practice if my gut performance is offline. It's my gut test.

It's about finding your gut's sweet spot. On the day. Controlling your diarrhoea.

Anyway, very finely sliced or grated is the way.

I know it can be like walking on a knife edge. It takes practice.

But this trick, if you like, has gotten me through.

Written by Colin. Not AI.

The mix

Reds & purples, 4 parts-The anti-inflammatoriesBeetroot, purple carrots and or red cabbage are good enough for me. Red cabbage is top of the anti-inflammatory list.
Part 1. Grate your vegetables-Don't forget a very fine grater.
Fruit2 peeled and finely sliced apple pieces, or say peeled kiwi fruit. Try both if you like.
A little drizzle of organic virgin olive oilOver the mix.
Sauerkraut if you're in remissionA small amount.
Lemon juice or lime juice, and Himalayan sea saltMaybe.

When you get the hang of this try a little with some other food. A small plate from the FODMAP 195.

Toss it around a little.

Tip: Chew, chew & chew your food.

Teeth are not for decoration.
As always, take your time.

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This is my own experience, and general guidance, not medical advice. Keep taking your Crohn's or Colitis medicine, and talk to your care team before changing your diet.