What about the SCD diet??? Anyone try that?

Thanks...my only issue was I had to get up through the night and check the heating pad because it has a ssaftey auto turn of mechanism...so it would turn off every so often. But other than that it was fine. And the Yoghurt is yummy....and smells delicious!

You might try experimenting with a crock pot (they often turn up at garage sales and thrift stores). Put the yogurt into a bowl inside the crock pot and maybe leave the crock pot lid ajar? The only drawback to the SCD that I have noticed is I have to eat a lot more food than I used to in order to feel full. Since I am eating vegetables and protein and not starches, that may be a blood sugar thing. I only lost about 12 pounds on the diet so no big deal - I had a bit to spare then anyway.

I'm not sure about the bowl "burning", but would suggest putting it in a small amount (2-3 inches) of water , in the crock pot.

=O) I have had a crockpot ever since we were married (21 years) and my Mom and Grandma each had one too...It's a staple here - couldn't imagine life without one (SMILE)

I think the heating pad is good at regulating the temp, but was concerned about a fire hazzard. I put it up on hot pads/trivets so my counter top doesn't get hot. I may try the crock pot. Has anyone out there tried it with success?

I also agree about eating more to feel full. We also noticed a lot of recipes are for smaller families =O)
I'm feeding four teenagers! I originally was feeding all of us the same way as "Dad", but (without research) was thinking about the affects on the children with no B vitamins. Plus, they are all slimmer than slims - they all need a belt to hold up there pants! Hubby and I are the only two that can afford the weight loss.
We still have the reduced sugar intake, and I have almost completely eliminated the processed/prepared foods (Hamburger helpers, canned chili (we used this for a lot of quick meals), etc), and reduced milk consumption drastically.
The milk consumption alone has been a benefit for all. (We were going through 1 1/2 gallons a day!) We read about the wasting disease affecting the milk, and it was easy to cut back.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/91386.php

Anyway, I love to cook, so the new recipes have been great. I have lost 10 pounds which is even better! And Hubby is in remission.

There have been a few obsticles. It has been a little time consuming on some days, plus realizing I needed twice the ingrediants to feed our flock AFTER I started the cooking!! But, I have no regrets. It has been beneficial for all of us!

I have added some of the carbs back in for the kids, but have greatly reduced our consumption overall. We have rarely ate out (used to weekly), and I am very concsious of perservatives and sugars addded to the foods I buy.
Nope, no regrets!

EMOM has been a great support, and I am thankful for the friends from this forum. It has given me a lot of mind food - things to think about in the approach for Hubby to get well.

Doc, keep trudging! Glad you are doing well! EMOM should be able to get you some great recipes - we have been sharing and experimenting with alterations to some.

but what kind of container do I put my yoghurt in?

Oh, EMOM, I use 1/2 gallon whole milk and 1/2 gallon half and half....YUMMMYYYYYY

Doc, did you know you can substitute plain yogurt for sour cream? I have never tasted any sour cream as creamy nor as yummy as this.

I got "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" at the library today, got a SD cookbook in the mail, and ordered a yogurt maker which should be here in a day or two. I'm starting to get psyched about my diet change, and hope to be following it 100% by December. In the meantime, I'm going to eat some of my favorite treats for the last time. Like one more Funfetti cake with cream cheese frosting. I'm going to miss that cake *sniff*. I don't know what I'm going to do with all my illegal stuff though. I still have a case of Scandi-shakes, lots of Boost, and a several month supply of various vitamins, supplements, and probiotics.

Miguel,

   I have enough joint and soft tissue pain that I rarely notice GI pain, even when I was DX'd and the Doc said my scope showed Crohn's damage. What they told me first was "No NSAIDS" or pain meds except Tylenol which does nothing for pain.  I turned to the SCD as a only/last resort. It saved my life. I was praying to die daily. In about a week to 10 days most all joint and soft tissue pain was gone. It is very difficult to follow and learn, but once I got it down, it was awesome. I have a nephew who was DX'd at 4 years old, had Crohn's Arthritis all his life, 2  GI surgeries, but got his first relief from the joint pain this year with the SCD. Some think the joint symptoms are a result of genetics combined with undigested foods. I think he is even beginning to gain some weight back. Good luck and my prayers are with you.

If you think it's too hard to do the SCD diet because of lack of energy, you will be surprised to know that once you start the diet, you actually will REGAIN energy.

Crazy I know, but it's true.

mommaduck said...
Why would you prop the top of the crock? .

I just thought it would get too hot if you didn't prop the top. Maybe not...

spookyhurst said...
I got "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" at the library today, got a SD cookbook in the mail, and ordered a yogurt maker which should be here in a day or two. I'm starting to get psyched about my diet change, and hope to be following it 100% by December. In the meantime, I'm going to eat some of my favorite treats for the last time. Like one more Funfetti cake with cream cheese frosting. I'm going to miss that cake *sniff*. I don't know what I'm going to do with all my illegal stuff though. I still have a case of Scandi-shakes, lots of Boost, and a several month supply of various vitamins, supplements, and probiotics.

This is great, spookyhurst! I chuckled when I read about your Funfetti cake... Oh yes, and cream cheese frosting. Is there anything on earth as heavenly as cream cheese frosting?

I only just recently completed cleaning out my pantry of all the stuff we no longer use. I donated it to the local food pantry. But why would you want to get rid of your probiotics? Unless, of course they have one of the illegal strains... and your vitamins and supplements? They'd be okay as long as they don't have illegal fillers/additives, wouldn't they?

Happy reading! I just got "Life Without Bread" from our library, and I am really enjoying it!

What about people who don't want to put on any weight. Can you do SCD without gaining weight? Also, someone mentioned cheese and whole milk... what about those that are lactose intollerant? Just curious. I'm really not that sick but my husband has IBS too and I just think it might benefit both of us to pick up more SCD ideas. Maybe Ill buy/borrow the book and read it over Christmas break. I'm mostly concerned about surviving lunch. I'd have to make things the night before to bring with me and I barely have time to make a sandwich now.

Spooky, that IS a good price on the Yogourmet yogurt maker! And you're right, I doubt the SCD cream cheese frosting is quite the same. I'll try it soon and let you know! I think I have that recipe, too.

Don't worry about your sweet tooth. Once you get totally "on board" you really don't miss the sweets. Really!!! Christmas is tough, though, if the addiction isn't yet broken. Now that I no longer crave sweets (and I had a BAD BAD sweet tooth) it's really not difficult. And you have the added benefit of not putting on those yearly (at least for me) holiday pounds.

Okay so called around and the stores all say they are out! I broke down and bought one on ebay...it is brand new and will be here in 2 days...Im cool with that...I just hope it really is new and it works...My partner was laughing at the whole Heating pad thing! LOL