So, starches are linked to AS? I haven't seen anything about that yet in my online searches.

But, if that's the case, then I guess I'm just going to have to suffer the effects. I have Crohn's Disease and I'm not able to eat a lot of fresh vegetables, nuts, anything with seeds, and I've got to limit dairy.

I also have heart problems and have to take a blood thinner. So, I've got to stay away from a whole host of foods and beverages that thin the blood or are linked to heart disease. Because of my heart arrhythmia, I'm also not allowed caffeine.

Just about the only things left are lean meats, fish, poultry, yogurt, canned fruit, and whole grains and rice. If someone tries to take away my rice and whole grain pasta, I will freak out.

I cook all of my meals from scratch and eat super-healthy. I buy organic produce, flours and grains, and wild-caught fish, and I research beneficial herbs and spices to use in my cooking. If that's not enough, oh well.