Re: To Elaine Gottschall, thanks michelle & helen

[Guest guest]

> Hi,

I really need to hear those encouraging words. It is so hard to be

strong.

That idea of giving non-edible treats is beautiful. We have been

doing that for years on Halloween. They trade in the candies for a

nice toy or hobby item. I never thought of extending that to an

every day thing. Maybe hotwheel cars or something once in a while...

Mine keep asking me when they will be well enough to eat...french

bread, or macaroni and cheese. It seems like such a modest

request. I keep myself strong by not eating those things myself.

When I give them up, I don't feel so bad asking them. I am getting

used to saying that these foods just don't agree with them. They

seem to interprete that as they will never get well. I hate to send

that message. I try to put a positive spin on things, by saying

that we are lucky to have discovered how much better these foods

are. It is a hard sell though.

Thanks again.

Kathy in GA

[Guest guest]

> Hi,

I really need to hear those encouraging words. It is so hard to be

strong.

That idea of giving non-edible treats is beautiful. We have been

doing that for years on Halloween. They trade in the candies for a

nice toy or hobby item. I never thought of extending that to an

every day thing. Maybe hotwheel cars or something once in a while...

Mine keep asking me when they will be well enough to eat...french

bread, or macaroni and cheese. It seems like such a modest

request. I keep myself strong by not eating those things myself.

When I give them up, I don't feel so bad asking them. I am getting

used to saying that these foods just don't agree with them. They

seem to interprete that as they will never get well. I hate to send

that message. I try to put a positive spin on things, by saying

that we are lucky to have discovered how much better these foods

are. It is a hard sell though.

Thanks again.

Kathy in GA

[Guest guest]

I totally understand your pain. I am going through the same thing.

People treat my son as if he has got a " problem " because he cannot

eat the JUNK they are eating. I just try to view it for what it

is...JUNK food, unless it is something like a baked potato or

something, which he never asks for anyway. Anything worth doing is

going to be hard, and it is going to be a struggle. In this " I want

it fast and easy and now " society we live in, we are the oddballs,

yet in reality, I find it quite ironic that our children will be or

may already be healthier than many of their peers. Certainly with a

healthy eating lifestyle, they will be.

I try to tell my son the truth about some foods, such as anything

fried, candy, junk snacks, etc. I just tell him it is not good for

us and we don't eat things that will hurt our bodies. I try to say

that God wants us to keep our bodies healthy and to take care of

ourselves, and we don't have to be like every body else. Then I tack

on the " because you are special " kind of thing. A little biased, I

know, but he is special!!!

Anyway, I am becoming so used to all of it, even after only a few

short months, that it doesn't hardly phase me. Sometimes, I do get

down and wonder, am I really doing the right thing? Then, it seems

that the Lord always sends someone to encourage me that I am. He's

so good to me.

I hope this helps you to know that you are not alone. We are all

going through similar things. Many times, I think others are even a

bit jealous of our eating habits, because they know that they are a

good and positive change, yet they are not willing to do it

themselves, so they get very defensive, which I totally understand.

It still hurts to see Abraham clinging to his " snacks " when all the

other kids run around eating their stuff together, especially when

someone brings something yucky for the whole class, like at a

mother's day out or something. I always find myself getting edgy and

irritated, although I can't blame them, they just don't understand,

and neither would I had I not gone through all of this. But now, I

will NEVER take junky snacks to a group of kids EVER again. Lots of

times, I take fruit for the whole group of kids, like apples or

grapes, just so Abraham will feel more involved. The kids seems to

love it too! A nice change from their sugar/starch fixes!

Well, God bless you. You are doing a marvelous thing for your

children. We would not let our children run into a busy street and

play, even if they gave us the most pitiful look in the world, or

they begged and pleaded. We would not think twice. And while they

are under our care, we are entrusted to do our very best for their

well-being, and likewise we must be resolved. I firmly believe

healthy eating habits will come about from all of this. And a much

brighter and better future for all our precious ones.

Tina

SCD over 1 month with family

> > Hi,

>

> I really need to hear those encouraging words. It is so hard to

be

> strong.

>

> That idea of giving non-edible treats is beautiful. We have been

> doing that for years on Halloween. They trade in the candies for a

> nice toy or hobby item. I never thought of extending that to an

> every day thing. Maybe hotwheel cars or something once in a

while...

>

> Mine keep asking me when they will be well enough to eat...french

> bread, or macaroni and cheese. It seems like such a modest

> request. I keep myself strong by not eating those things myself.

> When I give them up, I don't feel so bad asking them. I am getting

> used to saying that these foods just don't agree with them. They

> seem to interprete that as they will never get well. I hate to

send

> that message. I try to put a positive spin on things, by saying

> that we are lucky to have discovered how much better these foods

> are. It is a hard sell though.

>

> Thanks again.

>

> Kathy in GA

[Guest guest]

Kathy, it really is a hard sell to try and convince the kids that

they should be somehow happier with these new food choices - they are

used to sweet, creamy foods. I don't think they will like it easily

but there are other things we can do to make the transition easier.

I have learned that the fewer words repeated the better: I tell my

son, " food is meant to nourish our bodies, treats don't have to be

food. "

Our favorite non-edible treat is " picnic suppers. " Basically, the

kids get to eat burgers on the floor over the table cloth in front of

the t.v. They think it's great - who wouldn't love Popeye and

supper! I also try to spend a lot more time with my kids and a lot

less time folding laundry, dusting, grocery shopping. I try to act

like the babysitter - play with the kids and get a nourishing meal on

the table. I try to stay away from tangible treats because A) the

cost adds up, they get bored with them and C) I don't want my kids

to be dependent on new " things. "

You CAN be strong in this. If you would like to email me personally,

please feel free. Sometimes its good to have a comrad in arms in

this crazy ride!

Helen, mom to three great kids, including (9 y/o, ASD, SCD 6

weeks)

> > Hi,

>

> I really need to hear those encouraging words. It is so hard to

be

> strong.

>

> That idea of giving non-edible treats is beautiful. We have been

> doing that for years on Halloween. They trade in the candies for a

> nice toy or hobby item. I never thought of extending that to an

> every day thing. Maybe hotwheel cars or something once in a

while...

>

> Mine keep asking me when they will be well enough to eat...french

> bread, or macaroni and cheese. It seems like such a modest

> request. I keep myself strong by not eating those things myself.

> When I give them up, I don't feel so bad asking them. I am getting

> used to saying that these foods just don't agree with them. They

> seem to interprete that as they will never get well. I hate to

send

> that message. I try to put a positive spin on things, by saying

> that we are lucky to have discovered how much better these foods

> are. It is a hard sell though.

>

> Thanks again.

>

> Kathy in GA

[Guest guest]

> > Hi,

>

> I really need to hear those encouraging words. It is so hard to be

> strong.

>

> That idea of giving non-edible treats is beautiful. We have been

> doing that for years on Halloween. They trade in the candies for a

> nice toy or hobby item. I never thought of extending that to an

> every day thing. Maybe hotwheel cars or something once in a while...

>

> Mine keep asking me when they will be well enough to eat...french

> bread, or macaroni and cheese.

Try them on zucchini noodles and cheese. It is a delicious casserole. The shaved

strips of zucchini taste so much like pasta. I make both match stick chips and

round chips from turnips, beets and squash. My NT grandchildren like them better

than potato fries.

Carol F.

SCD 3 yrs, Celiac

[Guest guest]

I make both match stick chips and round chips from turnips, beets and squash. My

NT grandchildren like them better than potato fries.

>

> Carol F.

> SCD 3 yrs, Celiac

I forgot to mention:

Turnips were once legal but not well tolerated by others so were removed from

the approved vegetable list. I have continued to use them and it is something

that requires personal discretion. If just beginning i would not advise trying

them. This could be one of the foods to take back way on down the line when

healing has taken place.

Carol F.

SCD 3yrs, Celiac

[Guest guest]

Do they get crispy, how do you cook them?

My son loves fried zuchini, but I use a fry pan with olive oil and they

are always limp?

>>> c.frilegh@... 05/26/04 06:14AM >>>

I make both match stick chips and round chips from turnips, beets and

squash. My NT grandchildren like them better than potato fries.

>

> Carol F.

> SCD 3 yrs, Celiac

I forgot to mention:

Turnips were once legal but not well tolerated by others so were removed

from the approved vegetable list. I have continued to use them and it is

something that requires personal discretion. If just beginning i would

not advise trying them. This could be one of the foods to take back way

on down the line when healing has taken place.

Carol F.

SCD 3yrs, Celiac

For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book

_Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the

following websites:

http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info

and

http://www.pecanbread.com

[Guest guest]

Several times this year, on special occasions, I made treats for the

whole class. And believe me, I'm no great cook - but the kids always

said they really liked the things I took and asked when I would bring

more. I think part of it was presentation - for Christmas I used a

Gingerbread Boy pan and made the peanut butter cake recipe. Of

course this was first grade and children that age are easier to

impress

Elaine B

Lots of

> times, I take fruit for the whole group of kids, like apples or

> grapes, just so Abraham will feel more involved. The kids seems to

> love it too! A nice change from their sugar/starch fixes!

[Guest guest]

Several times this year, on special occasions, I made treats for the

whole class. And believe me, I'm no great cook - but the kids always

said they really liked the things I took and asked when I would bring

more. I think part of it was presentation - for Christmas I used a

Gingerbread Boy pan and made the peanut butter cake recipe. Of

course this was first grade and children that age are easier to

impress

Elaine B

Lots of

> times, I take fruit for the whole group of kids, like apples or

> grapes, just so Abraham will feel more involved. The kids seems to

> love it too! A nice change from their sugar/starch fixes!