Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 We received a bottle of Dutch Gin (Genever) as a gift. It was given to me as it is a great digestive aid- elders drink it in The Netherlands for the health properties.. They thought it would do me good. I actually bought 3 bottles of this stuff (in the original clay bottles) when I was in Holland years ago. On the legal/illegal list it says Gin is occasional. What does occasional mean? I don't really drink- but sometimes it would be nice after a meal or like some fatty meat or something. It would be nice to break open this bottle when I am ready to drink a bit and try some post surgery. I haven't been able to tolerate alcohol in like forever. I used to be a wine enthusiast. Argh. Jodi Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi Jodi, My 89 year old grandfather likes his Bombay Sapphire Gin – he’ll make a drink, take a sip, smack his lips and say, “Ahhhhh, mother’s milk!” I don’t have the heart to tell him I’m lactose intolerant. J S. SCD 6/19/07, IBD 1988, NO MEDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi Jodi, My 89 year old grandfather likes his Bombay Sapphire Gin – he’ll make a drink, take a sip, smack his lips and say, “Ahhhhh, mother’s milk!” I don’t have the heart to tell him I’m lactose intolerant. J S. SCD 6/19/07, IBD 1988, NO MEDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 > We received a bottle of Dutch Gin (Genever) as a gift. > It was given to me as it is a great digestive aid- elders drink it > in The Netherlands for the health properties.. They thought it > would do me good. > > I actually bought 3 bottles of this stuff (in the original clay > bottles) when I was in Holland years ago. > > On the legal/illegal list it says Gin is occasional. What does > occasional mean? > > I don't really drink- but sometimes it would be nice after a meal or > like some fatty meat or something. that's what it means. sometimes. occasionally. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hi Jodi - I would be very cautious about this. I used to work for a company that had an office in Belgium and genever was a big favorite when we visited. From my experience, genever is usually flavored (apple, pear, etc.) - and you know what that means. I'm not sure if there is a " plain " version, but I would do some extensive research before trying it. With regard to alcohol in general, I've consumed both hard alcohol and wine from my very first days on SCD, usually several times a week, and unless I really overindulge (to where I feel bad like a hangover the next day), I haven't noticed that it bothers my gut. But given your history, I agree with Mara, that I would take it slow and see how you react. Kathy > > We received a bottle of Dutch Gin (Genever) as a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hey Kathy, Thanks for the warning.. This Genever is plain. But I will totally pay attention! I love some wine with dinner but when my upper GI issues got bad I had to cut it out. I had a sip of alcohol the other night and it was ok but I still feel I am not ready... Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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