Several people have asked lately what diet we are following to help with Mark's diagnosis of Crohn's Disease and what he can and cannot eat.
Here is the basic rule: "No food should be ingested that contains carbohydrates other than those found in fruits, honey, properly-prepared yogurt, and those vegetables and nuts listed." (Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Ch 9 p61) The rationale is that the intestine is injured and we need to heal it. SCD attempts to heal the intestine by first removing foods that feed harmful bacteria and can't be digested by the injured intestine. (An injured intestine can't break down specific types of carbs.) And then restores the balance of beneficial bacteria through homemade yogurt.
So, that's the very basic rule and it's probably already more than you wanted to know. ;) Here's the link that I seem to use on a daily basis. It's the Legal/Illegal food list.
We no longer have any food that comes in a box, bag, can, jar, or envelope. It's all about fresh, baby. Fresh veggies & fruits. Nothing processed! We buy bricks of hard cheeses and slice it or shred it ourselves. No bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, or sugar. I thought it was going to be much more difficult than it really is. My recipes have become less complicated. I'm learning a new way to cook and we are both more healthy for it.
One more thing about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. It's not just for Crohn's Disease. It also helps with IBD, Celiac Disease, Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and more. Questions? Feel free to ask and I'll try to answer the best I can.
Be on the lookout for SCD friendly recipes. They're surprisingly delicious! There will be a new label on the right side of the blog to easily link to SCD recipes & other info.
Here is the basic rule: "No food should be ingested that contains carbohydrates other than those found in fruits, honey, properly-prepared yogurt, and those vegetables and nuts listed." (Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Ch 9 p61) The rationale is that the intestine is injured and we need to heal it. SCD attempts to heal the intestine by first removing foods that feed harmful bacteria and can't be digested by the injured intestine. (An injured intestine can't break down specific types of carbs.) And then restores the balance of beneficial bacteria through homemade yogurt.
So, that's the very basic rule and it's probably already more than you wanted to know. ;) Here's the link that I seem to use on a daily basis. It's the Legal/Illegal food list.
We no longer have any food that comes in a box, bag, can, jar, or envelope. It's all about fresh, baby. Fresh veggies & fruits. Nothing processed! We buy bricks of hard cheeses and slice it or shred it ourselves. No bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, or sugar. I thought it was going to be much more difficult than it really is. My recipes have become less complicated. I'm learning a new way to cook and we are both more healthy for it.
One more thing about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. It's not just for Crohn's Disease. It also helps with IBD, Celiac Disease, Autism, Cystic Fibrosis and more. Questions? Feel free to ask and I'll try to answer the best I can.
Be on the lookout for SCD friendly recipes. They're surprisingly delicious! There will be a new label on the right side of the blog to easily link to SCD recipes & other info.
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing -- I have indeed always heard either you pay your grocer now (with better things like fresh produce, etc) or pay your doctor later. This might actually be helpful for our household, as well.
best wishes to you!
The Sturms
I read through the legal/illegal list with great interest. Thanks for this piece.
DR
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