Article: Diet For Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Leaky Gut, And More

[RiceGuy]

I ran into this interesting article about a diet which is claimed to be effective on a number of gut related diseases. Seems to be gluten-free too, which is no surprise to me. It does however appear even more restrictive than just gluten-free, as it says no grains at all - not even rice or millet!

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Anyone already following a similar diet just by hit & miss?

[ArtGirl]

Looks like its a fairly healthy diet and would be gluten-free (except for the blue cheese), so if a person's intestinal problems were really undiagnosed celiac, then I could see how this diet would turn that around. There were some comments on the site, though, from people saying that the diet would not be good for Chron's, etc.

I followed a similar diet a few years ago that was supposed to allow people to recover from Chron's, IBD and IBS. It consisted of three or more weeks eating only a homemade vegetable/meat soup and then introducing plain fermented yogurt to reintroduce the good bacteria. I followed it for the three weeks and my IBS cleared up (of course, I was not eating any gluten or corn during this time.) When I began on the yogurt my skin began to itch badly (I'm casein intolerant) and then when I started taking the recommended supplements the IBS returned (they contained corn and gluten derivitaves). This return of symptoms was a puzzle to me until I came on this board and learned all the ins and outs of being gluten-free (and casein-free, etc.).

My personal opinion is that many of these diets are actually helpful to SOME people, but not all. Those that are basically a healthy, whole-food type diet are the most helpful, but even they don't address specific intolerances and allergies. Those diets that advocate going grain-free are certainly celiac-friendly and most likely some intestinal symptoms would clear for that reason alone.

By the way, the homemade soup was absolutely the most delicious soup I have ever had. I still make it often. And, it's gluten-free.

[lindalee]

There was an interesting article in there also about the oligosaccharides added to yogurt to boost bone building. I would be interested finding more on that. From what I have read on preventing leaky gut, calcium plays a major role.

[Fiddle-Faddle]

By the way, the homemade soup was absolutely the most delicious soup I have ever had. I still make it often. And, it's gluten-free.

Could you possibly post the recipe? Until this year, I always made soup from the bones of the rotisserie chicken that I got at the supermarket, but I can't do that any more, Giant Eagle has wheat starch in their marinade.

[lindalee]

I had costco chicken today. It is suppose to be gluten-free.

[ArtGirl]

Could you possibly post the recipe?

Well.... it'll have to be from memory, and I usually make only a half a recipe since my pan isn't big enough for a whole chicken, etc. I often freeze in 1-cup portions that I just can reheat slowly in a small pan for a quick meal. It's nice to have these handy. (Now that I'm writing this, I think I'll make some more soup this week).

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SOOTHING VEGETABLE/MEAT SOUP

Place meat in large pan, cover with water, and heat to boiling.

Skim off the foam.

--1/2 chicken, cut up (I take off skin)

--1 turkey leg/thigh (skin removed) - or two med-sized legs only

--approx the same amount of beef, with a soup bone

(It's important to have bone with the meat to provide gelatin and other nutrients)

Add vegetables:

(how small or large you chop your vegetables is up to you)

onions - 3 med-sized

carrots - 3-4

zucchini - what would make about 2 cups

garlic - one large clove

Add:

1 Tablespoon sea salt

1 Tablespoon cidar vinegar

Cook 12-24 hours on a low simmer.

Cool, remove meat and bones. Cut meat in small pieces and discard the bones.

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Note: I usually cook only 12 hours. Since I have a good soup pan (waterless cookware) I can leave cook overnight - I just be sure there's enough water so it won't go dry.

It's quite flavorful as is, but you could add some herbs for more flavor, depending on the meat you're using. I think the turkey soup is the best. I didn't much like the beef version but maybe the cut was too lean.

[ArtGirl]

There are two books with similar soup recipes in them. I started with The Maker’s Diet and when that failed (not from the diet but from the casein/gluten/corn in the foods and the supplements, but at the time I didn’t know this) I tried the Guts & Glory diet, which failed eventually for the same reason.

Restoring Your Digestive Health: How the Guts and Glory Program Can Transform Your Life by Jordan Rubin and Joseph Brasco

This is for seriously ill people and is much more of a restricted diet than the other one. The three weeks (or more) of soup only addresses the yeast overgrowth problem by starving them of any sugars/carbohydrates. Adding the yogurt re-introduces the good bacteria.

The Maker's Diet: The 40 Day Health Experience That Will Change Your Life Forever by Jordan Rubin

This is a very healthy diet and easy to follow, but those who do not like religion may be put off by the authors beliefs. The recommended supplements are pricey, but you don't have to use them and he gives some alternatives. From a nutrition standpoint, the diet is sound.

[Fiddle-Faddle]

Thanks for the recipe--it looks wonderful!! (I never thought of putting Zucchini in th soup--yum!)