One of the major criticisms leveled against The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is that 99% of food must be prepared at home. There are hundreds of convenience products available in markets and specialty stores for other Gluten Free diets. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet suggests homemade food is safest to ensure better results on the diet. Why such strictness on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? There are a number of reasons why on the whole, homemade items are necessary for the Specific Carbohydrate
Rice has a reputation as a super food. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet excludes rice for adults. Children with weak digestive systems or Autism Spectrum Disorder should avoid rice. In her book "Breaking the Vicious Cycle," Elaine Gottschall quotes Juliano (1972) "Some kinds of rice contain small amounts of amylopectin starch and large amounts of amylose starch, other types contain only amylopectin starch." Rice is a grain which contains anti-nutrients. A portion of the grain's seed system is
Parent Ratings of Behavioral Effects of Biomedical Interventions Data on adverse effects and benefits of various diets for autism has been collected by the Autism Research Institute. More than 25,500 parents filled out reports. The information was gathered from questionnaires designed to collect such information. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet had 195 subjects and scored a percentage point higher than the Gluten Free Casein Free Diet which had 2208 subjects reporting. The entire study can be
Baked Pork Chops 2 boneless center cut pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup grape juice 1 red onion, sliced 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 3-4 sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 small bay leaf 2 tablespoons *Dijon Mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Rosemary salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350F Preheat a large heavy skillet, and add the oil. Brown onions, garlic. rosemary , raisins and mushrooms in skillet, and remove to a dish. Brown pork chops five minutes on each side.
For each serving: 1 thick loin lamb chop *1 teaspoon legal Dijon mustard Dried Rosemary to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper A few drops of honey 1 clove finely minced fresh garlic 1" cube of softened gluten-free blue cheese** 1 tablespoon almond flour 1 teaspoon capers 1 strip sugar free bacon or Prosciutto (trimmed so it is narrow about 1") Pre-soak 2 toothpicks . Preheat broiler. Slit chops horizontally right to the bone. Salt and pepper each outside surface. Set aside drained capers
Do I thank Al Gore for helping me understand celiac disease? Although Gore never claimed to have invented the Internet, he did discuss his role in Internet development in an interview with Wolf Blitzer of CNN. Claims that the former U.S. Vice President invented the Internet are an urban legend. The Internet has played a major role in arming me with coping skills for Celiac Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Latex Allergy. I jokingly tell my friends one of my favorite practitioners i
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is efficient at keeping weight stabilized once a normal weight is attained. Take my trusty Tanita weight scale before it becomes rusty. I still perch on the digital Tanita weigh scale the first thing every morning--jiggling a bit from side to side to push the number lower (Despite the fact the read-out rarely changes or wanders, bad habits die hard). Seeing the same number continues to surprise because my weight fluctuated wildly from 1944 until shortly before I
Celiacs Need An Exit Strategy. Eating is a very social activity. It plays an important role in cultures word wide. Did you know that Polynesians are more private about dining than about sex? Last week I listened to one of those provocative obnoxious radio talk show hosts that demonized those who have special diet requirements. He said we should just eat what's being served or stay at home. I let the station manager know how I felt about that! We will not allow our Celiac diagnosis to turn us
December 21, 2007 (shortest day of the year) Celiac Disease and the requirement for commitment to a long term restricted way of eating seemed like the end of the world but it quickly became a whole new beginning (When you love to eat you don't swallow defeat easily) I never imagined giving up many sugars and starches would turn me into a fast and imaginative cook, or find me sharing this "mandatory hobby" with thousands of others. I vowed to use my imagination to beat celiac disease and ch
Your approach, attitude and degree of personal commitment to lifelong dietary restrictions is so important.
You can make protecting your intestinal health a positive and creative experience rather than getting mired in regret or resentment over having to sacrifice certain foods. I have always viewed my diet as the glass more than half full and made every effort to maximize the appeal of permitted food. think my diet is fun and am not ashamed to say so!
The most difficult
