Pasha just turned 17. She had pancreatitis before I did.
On 15 October my dog Pasha turns 17. You might have seen her in my photos: the small white dog with the brown and black head, usually somewhere near my pillow.
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Cinnamon Breakfast Sprinkle (sweet spice blend for oats and yogurt)
A sweet cinnamon breakfast sprinkle for oats and yogurt. No sugar bomb, no additives, just warm gentle spices you can keep in a jar.
Can I eat chicken with pancreatitis?
Yes. Skinless chicken breast was my main protein in Phase 1 and it still is on most days. Thighs and
EPI in chronic pancreatitis: why your result depends on which test you got
About 40% of people with chronic pancreatitis have EPI, but it swings from 21% to 52% depending on the test. What each test measures and what to ask.
The ginger lemonade story
Why a single good non-alcoholic drink can matter more than it should, and where to find our community’s signature ginger lemonade recipe.
Can I drink coffee with pancreatitis?
I drank coffee in Phase 1. The standard advice says wait until you’re pain-free, and my sheet has an honest
Cranberry and apple spritz
A tart, fizzy cranberry and apple spritz for the moment everyone else is holding a glass. Three ingredients, no alcohol, no fat.
Pumpkin spice steamer with real pumpkin and low-fat milk
A pumpkin spice steamer made with real pumpkin and low-fat milk. Coffee optional, no whipped cream, no vanilla extract. About 2 g of fat a mug.
Can I eat eggs with pancreatitis?
Yes. Whole eggs were back in my Phase 1, with a limit of 1 a day, and egg whites with