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Posted 12/3/2014 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Just wanted to ask those of you who use the SCD diet how strict you are with not eating ANY carbs? I mean there is gluten free and then there is SCD... No rice, or alternate gluten free flours of any type!!! That is tough... So far I have been following but have allowed small amounts of rice... How has this worked for you?
Thanks in advance...;)
Posted 12/3/2014 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
I just found this 3 week menu for the SCD diet... Looks awesome!

http://www.nomorecrohns.com/three-weeks-of-menus.html
Posted 12/3/2014 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
The whole point f SCD is zero tolerance for non allowed foods
That's their protocol so if you want to give it a chance you have to go 100%
Posted 12/4/2014 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Dawn
If you have not done so please read Breaking the Vicious Cycle. This provides the science behind the diet.
Unlike other diets to get the healing you are looking for you need to be 100% compliant 100% of the time.
As you are eating rice, although I am sure you are eating healthy, you are not yet on SCD. If things are working for you great, but if not, you may wish to try SCD, which means 100% compliance.
Also, it takes time to get sick and it takes time to heal. For some it is days or weeks, for me it was 8 months. Additionally for most it is two steps forward, one back, three steps forward, two back.... Typically it is not a straight line, although everyone is different. If the steps back are not expected it can be discouraging, that is why I mention it.
You are addicted to the white carbs, please know it gets much easier after about two or three weeks. We eat carbs, just not the grains and other stuff mentioned in the book. Right now I am in a smoothie phase, fruit, ice, SCD yogurt, kale, creamy goodness...
Hope you find something that works for you
Dave
Posted 12/5/2014 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not currently on the diet but i just wanted to say there are some good recipes on Google. look up scd cauliflower pizza, its simple, easy and probably one of the best scd recipes. also, the banana bread and carrot cake from "breaking the viscous cycle" book taste's really close to the real thing to. well, good luck and hope you have success.

Post Edited (Rango16) : 12/6/2014 5:41:02 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/6/2014 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I'm on SCD it has helped TREMENDOUSLY. Symptoms are almost 100% gone , not needing the medication either. Many stories similar to mine

Some on SCD may chastise me, and we're all different in how we respond treatments, that being said I follow around 80 to 90% SCD.(Since May 2014) The other day I even had a piece of sheet cake, full of gluten, frosting and lots of other tasty "no-no's". Barely a blip on my bowel movements. Doubt I'd do that again soon for the sole reason that I Want to fully heal my insides and not throw it any curveballs

SCD Lifestyle has a great website, separately there is also a really helpful SCD Group on Facebook with tons of recipes, support, place to ask questions - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215406763/?ref=br_tf
Posted 12/6/2014 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Beachlife
It sounds like SCD has helped you to heal and your guts can now tolerate some non SCD food. That is fantastic. This diet came from a mom who was looking to heal her dying child. That child was healed also, and now she is around 90% complaint like you.
No one should chastise you, but rather they should celebrate with you that you were able to heal your guts with food
If they admit it or not, every SCDer would like to eat some non SCD food without causing issues, including me. There are times where I would kill for a beer...hahaha
The only caution is for newbies. Breaking The Vicious Cycle says that you need to be 100% compliant until 6 months without symptoms if you have Crohn's.
Congrats on your success and sharing it
Dave
Posted 12/6/2014 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
If it helps any here's two cook books that make following 100% SCD a complete pleasure.

And like the others have said... if you don't fully commit 100% for a long time you will never know.

Anyway these will make your life far easier and tastier :)

Grain Free Gourmet
tinyurl.com/mvb8up7

Everyday Grain Free Gourmet
tinyurl.com/pzt6e73

And here is a link to some awesome pre-made products:
www.jkgourmet.com


PS Some have found copies of various SCD cookbooks at their library's.

Post Edited (Canada Mark) : 12/6/2014 9:15:34 PM (GMT-7)

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