https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:49:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253606 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:20:04 +0000 Anagram 1253606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: oooh! I don't know how clean you are trying to eat, but I LOVE Trader Joe's kettle corn. It is DELICIOUS. And I just checked and it only has 4 ingredients: Popcorn, sunflower oil, sugar, and salt </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253534 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:03:52 +0000 jhd 1253534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: wow! i can't imagine going through all the tiredness/craziness of the first tri with all those allergies. i had a hard time finding things to eat in the first tri, but things have gotten better in the second tri and i do feel more like cooking etc. i try to put snacks in baggies as soon as i get home from the store so that they are always available to grab. this helps DH too. we also try to cook things in bulk and freeze portions for later. i don't have many great suggestions for you but i hope you can find something that works and know that things will get better! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253481 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:53:00 +0000 spaniellove 1253481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Haha, that's what makes it tough - if it's not one thing it's another. We do have a Trader Joe's a few minutes away and I never thought to try there instead of WF! Thanks so much for the suggestion! And you're right that when "vegetable oil" is listed they mean palm oil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253472 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:50:35 +0000 Anagram 1253472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: oh crap! You already said nuts and I forgot. So HARD!. My little sister is super allergic to nuts, but luckily she can eat everything else.</p> <p>Hard boiled eggs? cheese cubes? I don't know about the Palm Oil, but Trader Joe's uses canola oil for a lot of their junk foods/processed foods where most other brands use vegetable oil, so a lot of their things I can eat---do you have one near you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253454 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:44:54 +0000 spaniellove 1253454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I can't, they have nuts :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253452 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:43:37 +0000 Anagram 1253452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I assume you already eat Lara bars? I actually think a lot of them taste gross, but when they go on Sale, I still buy a million of them because, gross or not, it's something I can quickly shove into my pie hole when I'm hungry and since I'm still an exclusive pumper, I am ravenous all day long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253441 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:40:41 +0000 spaniellove 1253441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: It's an allergy...it showed up on my allergy test and any trace of palm or palm derivatives gives me hives.</p> <p>ETA: You'd think that and the breathing issues would be enough to make me avoid it 100% but I grew up conditioned to feeling this way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253428 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:36:51 +0000 Anagram 1253428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I can't imagine how hard it must be to find foods that are all-of-those-allergens-free! I'm doing just dairy and soy free right now for my LO and I HATE it, and I figure my food grief is maybe only 25% of what you have to go through. ALL my favorite dairy and soy free go-to processed foods either have coconut oil or palm oil in them, which you can't have! </p> <p>How serious is the palm oil allergy? is it a full-on allergy or an intolerance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253415 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:32:16 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1253415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I don't see it that way :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253388 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:18:23 +0000 mrs. wagon 1253388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Try Vanilla!! still tangy but the sweetness really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253379 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:16:49 +0000 spaniellove 1253379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Does it really? I'm going to have to try that! I don't always love the tanginess of Greek yogurt but I do like mixing fruit into it so that would be great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253362 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:10:28 +0000 mrs. wagon 1253362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: ugh, that is awful :( can you find a greek yogurt brand that doesn't have anything and just stock up on those? you can freeze them too, and it tastes just like ice cream! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253354 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:05:19 +0000 spaniellove 1253354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: Sorry, I feel like all I do is complain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253122 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:40:23 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1253122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I feel for you! I don't have any good advice, other than making things in large batches and freezing/preserving it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253032 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:06:44 +0000 spaniellove 1253032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: Haha, that's nice of you to say though :happy: </p> <p>@blackbird: Yes I know! I've thrown out bags of snacks before when I felt bad about eating them and this morning I felt like it might be time. And NO I don't let my ILs know I eat that stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253020 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:00:09 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1253020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: :( I can imagine how rough that is. But I bet there must be something online at least-- I hope you find a good source for some meals/snacks/treats because there are some times in life where cooking everything yourself just isn't feasible. I'd offer to make some things, but I don't think that would work well for you because we aren't tree nut free and I imagine it'd be contaminated :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253015 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:56:16 +0000 spaniellove 1253015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: That's what I find frustrating...I shop at Whole Foods and because I have such a crazy combination of allergies there is no "allergy-friendly" special food for someone like me. Like the nut-free foods have palm or coconut and all of their store brand foods are made in a facility with nuts and coconut. Sometimes I think it would be easier to have Celiac because there's a ton of properly labeled food for that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253012 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:55:25 +0000 blackbird 1253012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. twine, haha, I order everything I can online! iherb.com has lots of food options, especially more natural ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253009 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:54:09 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1253009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Good call! Considering we live in the butt of nowhere and I have to order EVERYTHING online, I am surprised I didn't think of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1253004 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:52:57 +0000 blackbird 1253004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Throw the shit out! It's wreaking havoc on your body. Order allergen-free options online</p> <p>eta: it'll also be hard for your in-laws to take your allergies seriously if you keep eating things with allergens in them. Can't really expect them to avoid allergens in their meals they serve if you keep eating them yourself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252996 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:48:36 +0000 LovelyPlum 1252996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about making up a big batch of trail mix with safe foods? I do this and will put it in baggies to snack on all day. Also, Lara bars- are they safe? They have become a staple here, too! </p> <p>Are rotisserie chickens safe? That has become a go-to for us.</p> <p>I'm so sorry, dealing with allergies on top of being tired is the worst. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252995 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:48:36 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1252995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I know that one of our grocery stores has a section that is for people who have allergies/celiac/etc. and has a decent selection of foods that are prepared and packaged differently to take those into account. It's not health food exactly, but most of the snacks and such are healthier that what you are mentioning wanting to avoid-- less additives, less artificial ingredients, etc. I feel for you, because, being pregnant, it can be trickier to eat "clean" because of the time aspect. Do you have any friends or family members who would be willing or able to help prepare some freezable meals for you? I'm thinking a Whole Foods or other grocery like that might have some additional options for store-bought for you. It was hard for me even a while after Lorelei was born to get much cooking done, so if you can find some solutions that can be longer-term that would be great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252985 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:41:54 +0000 spaniellove 1252985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I like them cooked, also something I need to get back to doing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252984 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:41:31 +0000 singingbee 1252984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: that was my prob when pregnant, except I could eat out without allergy problems. The only times we ate home cooked meals was when I could do a crockpot meal or cooked a bunch ahead. But, oh, it took so much planning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252979 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:38:43 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1252979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I don't blame you! I know you can also call the factory and ask about how they handle foods/cross-contamination. </p> <p>Same with bakeries! We have one in town whose son has a peanut allergy, so all their baked goods (including bread) aren't made in a factory with nuts. </p> <p>Do you like veggies? I'm more likely to eat them if I cut them up ahead of time. Is that an option too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252978 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:38:02 +0000 spaniellove 1252978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: That's something I need to get back to doing...I used to make a lot of food at once and then I always had something to eat when I got hungry. Now that I'm not doing that I'm just grabbing whatever's around or when I go to the store I'll just get whatever looks good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252976 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:36:02 +0000 spaniellove 1252976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I think those are safe, thanks! I'm just very wary about introducing processed foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252961 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:28:40 +0000 singingbee 1252961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you make some up ahead of time for the week? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252960 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:27:56 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1252960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes!</p> <p>Do you have a list comprised of safe foods? That might help. </p> <p>My cousin has a severe peanut allergy and at the top of my head, I know Lays potato chips are safe for him. Can you eat those? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-i-need-to-get-more-strict-about-my-eating#post-1252953 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 08:22:19 +0000 spaniellove 1252953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have a ton of food allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, palm, etc). I've known vaguely since I was a little kid, but a few years ago I got them properly identified and really cleaned up the way I ate. This means I have to cook everything from scratch and can't eat anything processed. Baked goods, cookies, and crackers usually have palm, ice cream is almost always made in a shared facility with nuts, and it's almost impossible these days to find anything that isn't made in a shared facility with an allergen. </p> <p>But ever since I got pregnant I have zero motivation to cook, so I've gradually been sneaking in snacks...dried mangos even though they're contaminated with coconut...rice crackers even though they're contaminated with peanuts/tree nuts...and now I'm paying the price. :sad: Every day I'm stuck in an endless cycle of waking up with hives and having to take Benadryl. Help me stop! I'm so hungry but I can't keep eating things that make me (and I assume the baby) miserable. </p>