Prescriptions for interstitial cystitis need to be followed seriously if you want to free yourself from the pain, discomfort, and depression of having this disease. You must follow a strict diet religiously when you have interstitial cystitis (IC). Your diet should consist only of almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, panachia seeds, pistachios, hemp seeds, and pine nuts. You should avoid these foods such as alcohol, aspartame, bananas, avocados, cheese, spicy foods, carbonated drinks, chocolates, corned beef, coffee, grapes, guava, limes, citrus fruits, chicken livers, tea, onions, oranges, pineapple, sour cream, soy sauce and tomatoes.
By following these, you will experience fewer IC symptoms, who knows? This can lead to a permanent cure once you strictly follow the IC diet. It may be difficult at first, but you will get used to it as long as you have the goal in mind that these foods will help you heal and you will not experience the pain brought on by IC.
Below is a list of recipes you can try for IC:
Vegetable and salad recipe
Since fruits are limited in your diet, why not try an entirely new vegetable dish? Prepare dishes with carrots, squash, broccoli, corn, mushrooms, bell peppers, fennel, potatoes and other good-tasting vegetables that do not affect the bladder. Include potatoes when you’re making soups, salads, and even for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Try mixing in a variety of vegetables that your taste buds are sure to love. Opt for a dressing without tomatoes, citrus fruits and vinegar, instead opt for herbs and olive oil. There are unique lettuces available like radicco, butterhead, diamond gem and lamb’s leaf, you can add sunflower, almonds and dried cranberries.
Meat Recipes
IC patients are still lucky because most of the meat is suitable for IC. You just have to avoid canned, smoked or anything that contains nitrites (mortadella sausage). Whenever possible, you should only buy fresh deli meats (without preservatives), try to source organic or free-range meat, or from your local butcher you trust.
Fish and seafood recipes
These are great options for people with interstitial cystitis. Just make sure you wash them well to reduce any chemicals that may come in contact with them. Excellent options are sea bass, salmon, fresh tuna, swordfish, lobster, prawns, clams, squid, and some caviar. These are packed with a variety of healthy nutrients and oils. While preparing these meals, you can substitute herbs for lemon juice for a healthy recipe.
Pasta Recipes
Pasta that is from Italy is the best option and is less expensive compared to other countries. Just don’t add tomatoes when preparing this meal. Instead, you can try cream and vegetables for the sauce, and for the toppings, ginger, carrots, peas, chicken broth, lean meats, and sesame seeds are the best choice.
Although IC patients must follow a strict diet, you can get creative by trying some recipes that are good for you. Just use your imagination to make that perfect food made for gods and goddesses, after all they taste better too.