SCD

Specific Carbohydrate Diet. No grains, no sugar, no lactose. Simply that. Except it's not that simple.
Mama and I have been doing this diet for a while, in fact we are coming up on a month. Yes, we do eat lots of fruit, veggies, and did I mention fruit?! Nuts are wonderful, along with carrying around fruit leathers for snack time. We eat some cheeses (it's a life saver!),  and there is a special almond flour that allows us to eat bread and such, but sometimes it's hard to feel "full" without the normal carbs that round out every meal for the rest of the family.
It is hard and long, but overall it will help the colitis, the  unexpected tummy aches, as well as that pesky "mind" grogginess we all experience with sugar consumption.  No one else in the family is interested in trying it at this time, but those of us with "tummy troubles" are looking for good things from this eating regime!                                                                                                                           

                                             We are learning to appreciate REAL FOOD!

Within maybe a year (or two), we should be doing just fine. But for now, we are taking it day by day, resisting temptations by the truckload, and redefining celebrations to mean more than just food!  In another month we'll check back in and let you know how we're doing!

by Willow