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Posted 4/11/2013 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have been making my own yogurt using the brand yo'gourmet as the starter. The box states that it is a Freeze-dried yogurt starter that contains bacteria. I thought that probiotics need to be refrigerated in order to be effective. I'm wondering if this is a waste of money.

Does anyone know if I could just use my VSL#3DS as a starter for the yogurt? I looked back at some old posts and someone said you can just use some of the homemade yogurt as a starter but I'm not sure I like that idea.

I have been happy with how the yogurt has turned out. The consistency is good and I use it to make smoothies that my kids enjoy. Just unsure on the best thing to use for a starter.

Thanks!
Posted 4/11/2013 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Yes you can use it as a starter but it wouldn't be scd legal. If you use old yogurt as a starter it won't be as effective. The yogurmet will be fine, we've used it many times with no issues (and vsl too)
Posted 4/11/2013 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Do you think the VSL#3DS would be better to use? It would be cheaper for me and I have a lot of it.

I'm going to start trying the SCD diet with my son as soon as he is on less prednisone and his colon has healed enough to eat the almond flour. It seams the meds he is on aren't doing enough for him. He only stays in remission for about 3-4 months and then starts flaring. I'm afraid his doctor is going to suggest stronger meds soon and I really don't want him on Remicade. I'm really not expecting the diet to work, but have no other ideas on what to do.
Posted 4/11/2013 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's a tolerance issue. If he does well with it then I'd use it but then it's not 100% scd legal and the scders will tell you that if the diet doesn't work. So, for SCD it's illegal. If you're doing more GAPS, it might be legal (I don't know what she says about yogurt starters, have to double check). As for expecting it to work, it works better on CD and especially that in the SI and upper GI. Having said that, it might. It helped us in the beginning but then stopped. We're now doing paleo/gaps with some success so far (knock on wood!). PM me if you want about this and good luck!
Posted 4/11/2013 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
yes, I have always thought that the diet is more for people with Crohn's. I have also read about people that have UC that try the diet and get into remission. Then I wonder, did they really have UC or just think they had UC and it was really Crohn's! LOL!!

I didn't know that VSL#3DS is SCD illegal. I just looked at the ingredients and it must be the Silicone Dioxide in it. I'm about ready to lose my mind with this diet.
Posted 4/11/2013 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Susan bifidus is scd illegal. DO you have the book written by Elaine Gottscall? Have you joined the yahoo btvc/scd group (serious adherants there, can drive you crazy but very knowledgeable) and the FB alternatives group (not sure if I sent you the link to that, if not and you want to join let me know). Yeah, it's hard but if it works it's all worth it right? Good luck!
Posted 4/11/2013 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
The easiest legal starter for SCD is plain Dannon yogurt from the grocery store. Just make sure it's the really basic plain kind with the short ingredient list.

And... yeah, SCD never did anything for me. I had a temporary reduction in symptoms by virtue of eating a lot less. Also the yogurt is really tasty. Otherwise, no.
Posted 4/11/2013 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
i think the yogourmet is great. that's what i use, too. i get mine in the refrigerated section of the health food stre so i'm pretty sure the bacteria is still good.

if you use the VSL, it won't technically be yogurt anymore. but if you don't care about what strains are in it, then try it out. it might work. i've only used the yogourmet though.
Posted 4/12/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
KillColitis, I do have the book and read through it fast. I forgot about the bifidus. I will look into the SCD yahoo group, that could be helpful. You did send me the link to the facebook page with alternative treatments for IBD; I am on there.

I have way too much going on right now. Homeschooling my three boys, dealing with my youngest son's flare and just started doing some engineering consulting work part-time from home to bring in some extra income.

I have been making some of the SCD recipes and they have actually tasted pretty good. I think the diet is worth a try although probably a long shot.

Thanks for the tip bananagirl. I will check at the health foods store for the refrigerated kind of yogourmet. The kind I have been using is that same brand but comes freeze dried in packets.

Also might look into the kind that Danon makes.

Thanks everyone!
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