New recipe for chicken Pot Pie

In order to try to maintain a healthy diet I want to try new recipes. Because I am allergic to so many things at this time some things in the recipes must be substituted  and may change the texture a bit. but that doesn't matter. It is different! I have not tried this yet, but it should work. I am trying to find substitutes that would do well in the recipes, and would not take away from the textures the original foods would offer.

From Betty Crocker:

 

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 1/4

lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips(maybe substitute more kidney beans, less chicken)

1

medium red onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)

2

small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into slices (about 2 1/3 cups)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2

teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2

cup plain yogurt ( I can't have yogurt, so maybe tapioca starch)

2

tablespoons all-purpose flour (garbanzo flour)

1

box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box (millet flour based dough)

1Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet.

2Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion and zucchini; cook and stir about 6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet (discard chicken juices). Stir in garlic, chili powder, oregano and salt. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.

3In small bowl, beat yogurt and flour with wire whisk until blended; stir into chicken mixture. Spoon into ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate.

4Unroll pie crust over hot chicken mixture. Fold excess crust under and press to form thick crust edge; flute. Cut slits in several places in crust. Place pie plate on cookie sheet with sides.

5Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown (sauce may bubble slightly over crust). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Deep Depression

I have been slipping into allergic reactions all this past week. As I would get off the bus at work my skin itches, on work location I track itching across my shoulder blades. As the rainy weather from the hurricane increased so did my symptoms. Remember I am outside my entire work shift, except on break and lunch,
On the 16th I ate at Golden Corral. The reactions started after eating the canned kidney beans and olives. Then I ate the chicken and sweet pork. Included in the meal was steamed broccoli. The chicken was the first in a long time. I have suspected chicken before.
The results are as follows upon finishing the meal
7:30 gas, itchy eyes, 
8:00-8:15 sleepiness
10:00 to bed early
2:00 to 4:00 joint pain in fingers while up to the bathroom
6:00 popping ears
6:30 depression starts
8:30 blurry vision, depression intensifies
in work location
9:00 nose running
10:05 indigestion and itchy hands.
Throughout day the symptoms got less and less, but if rain came in, and unfortunately I did not make notes on late day weather, The symptoms would have gotten worse.
On the 24th I was outside in the rain, as always. On that day the anxiety increased throughout the afternoon and so did knuckle joint pain. I went on break into the interior break area. The cafeteria, a considerably drier place. The symptoms cleared in about one half hour. But when I went back to the work area the depression gradually returned as did the joint pain.
The next day, I am outside the entire time in rainy conditions.
3:40: the moment I came off the shuttle bus my skin itched on my left forearm, then in the tunnel on route to  location my armpit lymph glands start to hurt. But at that time I am in a happy mental state.
4:00 at the location.skin itching. Groin lymph glands started to ache. Headache starts. Runny nose is starting.
4:20 joint pain, feet itchy, knuckles are starting to pain me.
4:25 anxiety starts, indigestion-bubbly sounds starts as well.
Weather starts to dry up.
7:20 continuing gas, but no itching while off sage in a drier place.
As weather got direr the symptoms got better.

I am to be scratch tested today for food allergies, and supplements for mold problems will be discussed when I go to pick up the supplements for the low immunity:
GSH glutathion
DMSA
Vitamin emulsi-D-3
L-MTHF (activated B-5)
Digest All

More foods causing Problems

I am still using the chelator DMSA. I have the research that tells me that it is probable that my allergy problems and heavy metal problems could indeed be related. Once the levels of heavy metals go down then the body has a chance to start healing itself of the allergies that are stymieing it. At least get them to the point that they bother me less. I have hopes for this as noted in previous entries.
What I have been noticing since I have been reading Brain Allergies: Is this your Child? by Doris Rapp, is that yes indeed, most symptoms listed in the book are occurring to me and are attached to food, or environmental factors. I noticed some things that initially frightened me. More foods seemed to be causing the symptoms than I had noted before. But when I contemplated this, it only made more sense. I found that rice and chicken could be added to the "allergic to" list. But this only made sense since every time I ate these foods in the past I did indeed have problems. But rice? and chicken? But I tested it and yes indeed the depression and other symptoms did reoccur when the foods were eaten several different times.

The Diet for the Ultra Mind is working!

I have been following the Ultra Mind eating plan designed be Mark Hyman MD. He is on facebook, and youtube. Here is a copy of his newsletter.

The Key to Your Lifelong
Health and Vitality


The 7 Keys to UltraWellness: Discover Why You are Sick and How You Can Heal

"I didn't know how bad I was feeling until I started feeling better."

That is what my patients tell me every day. They go from being ill or just okay to experiencing UltraWellness.

Most people don't know how poorly they feel until they feel better. In fact, most of us don't recognize that fatigue, digestive problems, aches and pains, allergies, headaches, and more aren't just annoying symptoms. They are early clues to impending diseases that can disable and kill us.

Most heart disease starts in the womb. You can detect brain changes in teenagers that can predict the development of Alzheimer's disease. Blood tests in children can predict who will develop diabetes later in life. Most cancers take more than 30 years to grow to the size where they can be detected.

How can we address problems that we don't even know we have?

There is an answer. It lies in the revolution that is happening in medicine today. That revolution is called ... read more



Kick-start Your Metabolism by Eliminating Harmful Toxins

Discover how to safely lose up to 10 pounds in 7 days with The UltraSimple Diet. Receive step-by-step instructions, specific recipes, and checklists. Buy online and get instant access to Dr. Hyman's support videos and online guide. Only $7.99.
Additional Articles for Your Health...

Is This Fungus Hidden Inside You Making You Ill
Could hidden fungus be making you ill? Let me tell you about a patient who came to my office recently. She was just 35 but suffered from a laundry list of health problems. Were her problems related? You bet! You see, they're all related to an overgrowth of yeast. This patient had such a fungus problem that she was practically a walking mushroom!

Why Supplements are a Waste of Money ...
"Vitamins are a complete waste of money." That's a common refrain among some conventional doctors. Is it true? Well, yes! BUT... There's more to this story. More than 92 percent of Americans are deficient in at least one vitamin or mineral -- and that's in the minimum amounts needed to prevent disease caused by deficiencies!

How Soy Can Kill You AND Save Your Life
I have reviewed reams of research and many claims for and against soy foods. What have I discovered? Well, there's some good news and some bad news. From the studies available, I can tell you that soy is neither as good as the proponents say, nor as evil as the critics claim. The key is to take all the available evidence together and see what shakes out. I have done that for you.

5 Simple Steps to Cure IBS Without Drugs
Imagine having a condition with symptoms so severe that you can't leave the house. Yet your doctor calls it a functional, or psychosomatic, disease -- meaning that it's all in your head. Frustrating? You bet! But it's a very real problem for the 60 million people -- that's 20 percent of Americans -- who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Tools for Transforming Your Health
Is Your Thyroid Broken?
Pinpoint the hidden causes, activate your body's natural healing system and reverse hypothyroidism for good. Download Dr Hyman's 7-step approach to healing your thyroid.
7 Enemies that Clog Your Body's Detoxification System
Many in the medical community think of toxins as something invented by new age or fringe healthcare practitioners. Despite opinions, there are medical, environmental, and scientific reasons to consider a detoxification program. Learn how to restore your system in just 7 days.
Acheive a Sharp, Focused and Happy Brain
By fixing your body FIRST, you will awaken your body's natural intelligence allowing it to automatically heal your brain... all by fixing the 7 core systems at the root of all health and disease. Discover foods, supplements, and relaxation techniques that will help you transform your brain
See the Whole List

Click above to watch the video
version of today's featured blog



Connect with Dr. Hyman
Twitter – Get quick daily health tips to keep your engine running.
LinkedIn – Become part of Dr. Hyman's professional network.
Blog –Stay updated on Dr. Hyman's quest to change medicine.
Youtube – See Dr. Hyman's latest videos on how to reclaim yourhealth.
Facebook – Become a friend of Dr. Hyman's and connect with others.


Featured Success Story
"I have been up and down in my weight for years, but the more pressing issue for me was my chronic vertigo. Today, I've lost 12 pounds, my vertigo is 98% gone, and all my other symptoms have disappeared ... in only 7 weeks my life completely changed ..."

Before my vertigo started 5 years ago, I was an active young woman--an adventure traveler and hard-working advertising executive who had fun with life. Vertigo turned me into someone who barely made it through the day and longed for weekend ... my body rocked all day long I felt like was on a raft at sea every day, and the hardest part was that I couldn't sleep because as soon as I laid down I would rock awake.

I had MRI's, vestibular therapy, and acupuncture 4 times a week for years ... but still no relief.

I was literally on my knees and knew I was going to have to figure this out myself. That's when I heard a presentation by Dr. Hyman, and something clicked in me. I thought, "If inflammation could cause so many health problems, then why couldn't it cause the fluid in my ears to swell? Maybe that's what's causing my vertigo." I had obvious signs of inflammation in my hands. I got so excited to try something new, something I had never heard of before ...

In only 7 weeks my life completely changed ...

The vertigo is 98% gone, I have lost 12 pounds, and I can now do light exercise, something I haven't been able to do for years. I have energy now and am usually awake before the alarm goes off in the morning. My sugar cravings and cravings for high carb and high fat foods have decreased. And I feel better than I have a long time.

The UltraSimple Diet is easy-breezy. What have you got to lose? You can have your whole life back in 2 weeks. Small risk. BIG Reward!
See more success stories... Jill Griffin,
New York, New York
Have a Success Story
You Want to Share?



See more about
The UltraSimple Diet...
This is the experience of this particular user of the program, although not all results were this striking. All before and after medical conditions are self-reported, and have not been verified.

Highlights from the UltraWellness Community...
Featured Forum Posts...

Mercury testing -- by sweetlemon
How can I find a lab that will test me for mercury poisoning?

Olive oil allergy? -- mightyminimo
Can someone tell me whether there is such a thing and if so, what alternatives there are for salad dressings?

Blood tests -- miriamjames
Where can I find a comprehensive list of all the bloodwork tests I need to have done?

See more forum posts...

Featured Recipe...

Chicken and White Bean Stew

Related Program/Phase: UltraMetabolism Phase II: Rebalance

Cuisine: Italian

Main Ingredient: Chicken

Meal / Course: Main Course

Special Considerations: One Dish Meal

Food Allergies: Dairy-free, Soy-free, Corn-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free, Tree Nut-free, Shellfish-free

Instructions: In large skillet or saucepan, saute the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, artichokes, basil, salt and pepper. Read more...

See more recipes...

Click here for the blog