Ic recipes

This post was made in partnership with Depend® brand. All opinions are my own. I’m crazy about cooking (and snacking), but one thing I like to do is make sure that the recipes I make don’t irritate my bladder. It’s the reason why I limit myself to one cup of coffee a day (even though...Read More »

Whether you're new to IC or an IC veteran, finding IC-friendly recipes can be difficult. You'll find that once you're diagnosed and told about the IC diet, you'll go to the grocery store and find that food companies LOVE to hide problematic ingredients in their food. Things like soy, vinegar, and citric acid are just a few ingredients that you can find anywhere in the ingredient list on a food label. Here are 8 IC-friendly swaps and a variety of recipes that you can try while conducting an…

Ever wonder what is actually causing your Interstitial Cystitis flare? Are you living in constant fear/worry that you will eat something or do something that will cause your symptoms to flare? First, let’s review what a bladder flare is. It is considered a “period of extreme pain with increased urinary frequency/urgency across several days or weeks”, or simply, a “sudden increased intensity of symptoms. There are many theories as to what causes bladder flares. Here are the four leading…

This recipe is from an IC Safe Cookbook. Ingredients 6 oz angel hair pasta or fettuccine 2 chicken breasts, cut in pieces 3 tbsp olive oil 2 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper (to taste) 1/3 cup milk (optional) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (garnish) Directions Cook angel hair pasta in salted water until al dente stage and drain well Cook broccoli florets in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain. in…

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Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cut into bite sized chunks Seasonings: Salt and oregano to taste 2 Tablespoons butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 roasted red pepper, finely diced 2 cups chicken broth 7 oz cream cheese (block cream cheese) 2 cups freshly cooked pasta (or sub zoodles, rice, or quinoa) Directions: 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter. 2. Season the chicken and cook at medium high heat until browned and fully cooked Add the garlic and roasted red peppers. Season with salt and…

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, oregano Directions Pre-heat oven 350 degrees F. Place halt of the mushrooms in a 9"x 13" baking…

IC-Friendly Recipe adapted from: nikicooks.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken 2 cans white cannellini beans (one regular, one mashed for thickness) 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (if tolerated) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 chopped red bell pepper 1/2 chopped yellow bell pepper 2 cups chicken stock (without problem ingredients) 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp all purpose flour 1 tsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp olive oil salt & pepper to taste (if tolerated) *Garnish with friendly cheese (Mild…

Here is a yummy recipe provided by one of our IC support group members to share with all of you!! 3 cups quick oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon water salt to t…

This recipe is from an IC safe cookbook. Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal 1 stick of oleo/butter 1 1/4 cup boiling water Mix and let stand for 20 minutes Cream together: 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla Mix together and then add to above: 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg (if tolerated) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Pour into 9" x 13"pan and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes Topping: 6 tbsp butter/oleo 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup hot milk 1/2 tsp…