Magna Chicken Soup
This SCD inspired chicken soup has quickly become the soup hit of the family. FODMAP. This is truly the best chicken soup I ever made.
A Really Bad Week on Travel
Looking back to that tragic day in late June when we had an unexpected death in the family, it’s becoming clear I lost a lot of ground in my IBD recovery efforts. The general wisdom says that trauma created a lot of hidden stress which affected the IBD healing process. So the last two months have been a constant struggle. Foods that once worked were suspect and continuing attempts to … Read More
Johannes Famous Omelette (SCD)
This time tested omelette is wicked beyond my wildest dreams. Too big for one and too little for two as a breakfast item, it’s great for brunch or after a very late night on the town. Served with slices of Almond Loaf it is very filling. SCD Legal, it is. This time tested omelette is wicked beyond my wildest dreams. Too big for one and too little for two as … Read More
Roasted Italian Squash, Carrots And Green Bell Pepper with Boiled Chicken (SCD)
This vegetable and chicken recipe is not only easy, but tasty and budget friendly. It’s versatile and adaptable to most any meal plan. Make it one of your basic culinary weapons. SCD legal and Low FODMAP. Roasted vegetables are affordable, easy to make, and healthy. One of the best things about this is the beautiful mini-rainbow of colors.
Almond Loaf (SCD)
This low-carbohydrate, high-protein, gluten-free bread is quick and easy to make. Vary tasty for breakfast as toast with butter. Also good for sandwiches at lunch. SCD Legal. Low FODMAP This low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free bread is easy to make.
SCD Day One
Began day with my Vanishing Bun [non SCD] and a boiled egg. Baked an SCD compliant almond loaf. Created a roasted veggies dish with shredded boiled chicken. Added a sip of rum to end the day. Shared with non-IBD family members who wanted more!! Symptoms 90% gone evening and next morning!!!! This may be a winner …. revising recipes where possible and will mark each with SCD initials.
Changes Needed
I’ve taken the development of my diet to the next level beyond using the FODMAP. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™ has helped many with various forms of bowel disease. In many cases people consider themselves cured. So it makes sense to use all available knowledge, ‘meshing’ the FODMAP lists with the SCD™ Legal/Illegal list. Beginning today I will be modifying or identifying each recipe at it meets the FODMAP and SCD™ restrictions. Working … Read More
Corny Discovery (updated)
Note: This discussion has been overcome by events – see SCD. The revelations continue as new foods are added and old one discarded. I believe my system’s reaction to certain foods evolves and not always for the better. The most reecnt example of this is with corn chips and corn tortillas. Until last week I was able to tolerate these food products, but on our trip I have discovered that … Read More
Foods to Eat
There is an abundance of recommendations when it comes to foods to eat to keep colitis from flaring up or calming down and everything in between. The one thing I’ve found that’s certain is it is an individual thing. That’s why the approach I’m taking may work for others. Simply stated, find a starting point of foods that I know work for me and then add a food and do ‘live’ … Read More
Preparing to Travel
The past week has been a series of minor up and downs. While there has been some flare-like activity, it has been short lived. Unpredictable is the issue. Something is still causing the undesirable effects. So, what to do to take an airplane ride for several hours when the fasten seat belt sign is lit?? I’m going to have a fast-like day with minimal food intake: buns and boiled egg … Read More