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I use almonds as my primary "snack" food to deal with the need for something to munch on between meals without going for the fruits every time. Being that fruits are high in sugars, even though they are "legal" on the SCD because they are simple to digest, I don't want to over do them. Almonds are also something I can add to salads or other foods to add crunchy...

Fruits are going to give a more immediate energy boost because the fruit sugar is more quickly digested than fats. But fats are going to last longer, slower digestion and have twice the calories per gram as fruit sugars. A fruit smoothie with a tablespoon of Walnut Oil for instance will be a very good energy boost. I recommend Walnut Oil because it is...

I know what you mean about a Biblical moment! <smile> It's hard to believe it could be this simple. I had heard for a long time that anyone who is blood type O should not eat grains but I never recognized the symptoms of sensitivity. Like most people I thought food allergies caused rashes or symptoms so severe they could not be missed. At first the...

Changing my diet has been easier than I thought it would be too. The idea of giving up so many of the foods that I love, that I thought made me feel good seemed overwhelming when it was suggested to me. I had an irrational fear that I would feel deprived and depressed, but in fact I feel more clear and energetic most of the time. Any depression or fatigue...

I have been gluten free for only 5 days and realized today I need to go dairy free as well. I felt better in the first 24 hours but after eating ice cream twice and drinking more milk, probably due to the gluten withdrawal, I felt depressed and lethargic. That is when I figured I needed to go off of dairy as well. My primary reason for going gluten-free is...