SCD Yoghurt

I  want to make the SCD yoghurt and was wondering what is the best machine to use to make it? Do you use your crockpot on low heat like the book suggests or did you buy a commercial brand yoghurt maker? If commercial, which brand is best for making large batches? Also, did you use a starter from a box or from a commercial brand of unsweetened yoghurt, if so, what brand was best?

Thanks,

Debbie 

Thanks cupcakespinkgal! That was the maker I was looking at. Did the temperature go above 110F?

Was the dimmer easy to install? I have very little mechanical skills, LOL

You are awesome!! Thanks so much!

dfdavedf- Thanks! Do you know if GI proStart is sold in stores such as WHole Foods or is it online order only?

Also, do not get worried about the price. 1/8 of a teaspoon makes 1 batch of yogurt, so it is reallly quite cheap. Much cheaper than yougourmet.

First good for you. Please keep us posted on how you are making out.
I was doing SCD for almost 6 months with a couple of non compliant things. I was taking melatonin and too much coffee. I was up and down. I then stopped the melatonin and limited my coffee and right at that time everything turned for me. So for me, it is really working. I am so glad I did not get discouraged and stayed with it. The book says 30 days but it took me lots longer. I was sick everyday and now I am feeling great almost everyday. I just got back from a 2 week trip to India and felt strong everyday (except 1). So do not get discouraged if it does not work for you right away.

Read Life without bread. For me it was combining SCD and low carb that made it work.

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Bread-Low-Carbohydrate-Diet/dp/0658001701

Go through the phases outlined on pecan bread site.
http://www.pecanbread.com/p/how/stages.html
Go slow. After about 8 months I am still in phase 3 to 4. Still no deep fried or beans. I would rather be very careful and feel great. I might be able to do a full phase 4 but I do not want to mess up a good thing.

Seek support. It is tough to begin. I had lots of questions, complaints... Folks here were great with info and support.

It is easy to eat illegal foods. Assume everything is illeagal until you check. How can dried cranberries be bad? I eat them, felt poorly, looked them up and they are illegal. Check everything at first that goes into your mouth.

At first only eat things you prepare. No canned or frozen prepared foods. basically they all contain sugar or other bad stuff.

I always make large quantaties and freeze them. ALways use a machine in the kichen to lighten the work load. Food processor, blender, good knife,....

Use great herbs. I might eat a limited food list but my food tastes great.
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html

Read and use Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon, incorporate stocks for taste and health everyday.



Get a treat that works for you. The cheese cake with pinapple topping tastes great, but the honey does not work for me. I eat frozen cooked apples with penzeys cinnomon every day and for me it tastes fantastic.

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html

Here is a start. Ask and we will try to answer
Dave

dfdavedf- Thanks for the info! I will definitely put it to use. I ordered the starter you recommended and I am ready to incorporate the eating plan with my new supplements! Thanks again and I will keep you informed on my progress. I already miss bread but I do feel better already and it has only been 2 days without it.

Spookyh- The yogormet machine I just ordered comes with a pack of the yogormet starter so I will taste both types and go from there on future purchases! Thanks for replying!

I use a tribest yogurt maker but i don't think temperature is necessary for all strains of bacteria. The thicker yogurts require heat, greek and bulgarian, the thinner, traditional ones can culture at lower temps but it takes longer. I like my yogurt maker but I notice it has trouble with the greek yogurt sometimes, not sure if it is the cultures I've used or if the heat is too high or too low. I have done temp tests and it seems to stay around 110. Very frustrating. Greek and bulgarian are my favorites.

I would like to try the starter from GI Prostart but it's expensive. i buy from www.culturesforhealth.com

I like the tribest because it comes with 2 tops, one is high and one is low. It also comes with glass cups which are great for individual servings but you can also use your own larger jar and the tall top for a larger batch. I do both depending. Sometimes I use the tall top and do a large batch of plain and i'll flavor a few small cups with vanilla or green tea.
http://www.tribestlife.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=31&idproduct=233

Pmedic - good for you, you are already doubting every product. I tiook a quick look and I can tell you it is not. The SCD yogurt bacteria is very specific. I can not have Bifidum/Bifidus and the ones I looked at contained these strains. If it does not say SCD complient assume it is not. Even if others tell you a product is compliant, double check as products go from compliant to non all the time. Last one I saw that was off the list was dole pinapple jiuce.
Dave

notsosicklygirl - I also went the site you referenced. It looks awesome!. Although i am not eating flour, my family is and I have never seen sprouted organic whole grain flour. That is just one product that will be in my house soon. Thank you!!
Dave

pmedic, there are 2 kinds of Yogourmet yogurt starters. One is SCD legal, one isn't (it contains bifidus). Be sure and look at what active strains are in the yogurt before buying. Also, I forgot to mention how I make yogurt...with a dehydrator! Yep, my family goes through yogurt so fast that we had to buy one of these expensive things (it's an Excalibur). We can fit 10 quarts of yogurt in at once.

Dave, I don't think the GI Prostart has any acidiphillus. I think it has casei. However, I've read that some people open a capsule of acidophilus and pour it into the yogurt with the starter so that they can have both beneficial strains.

Hey Spooky - I just looked and you as usual are correct. It does contain Casi and does NOT contain Lactobacillus acidophilus (optional). As you can tell I really like the texture and flavor of the ProStart yogurt, however this is medicine not dessert. So, can you think of any reason not to take Casi ? If you really feel the ProStart is good, can you recommend the best source of Lactobacillus acidophilus to add to yogurt? Any tips as to how to add to the yogurt? As always thanks for your insight

Pmedic - FYI, I have been doing SCD for 6 to 8 months and as you can see I am still learning. Spooky has been a great supporter and provider of information. Like everything with this DD, you have to determine what works for you, but for me, when spooky talks I really listen. I have changed lots in what I eat and work the SCD program, based on insight provided by Spooky.

Dave