Re: Problems Digesting Chicken?

[Guest guest]

" i have been barbequeing it, but it is not pureed. he tends to

stuff his mouth & swallow it almost whole... do you think that

could be the problem? "

Okay, here's that word " barbequeing " again.

What does this mean to you? Grilling it? Or putting barbeque

sauce on it?

I would look into what type of chicken and turkey you are using.

Most companies use broth and inject the chickens and turkeys.

If you are grilling it and the grill grate is not 100% legal (meaning

that you never cook non-SCD foods on it or you clean it 100%

before using it), then I would be there is some contamination

from the grill itself as well.

Also, I would NOT allow him to swallow his food unchewed.

Digestion begins in the mouth. If he won't chew it, then you are

going to need to puree it or sit with him and make him chew it

up. Our systems were not designed to break down huge pieces

of food.

Jody

mom to -5 and -8

SCD 19 months

[Guest guest]

thanks for the response jody!!!

as for " barbequeing " i meant grilling. also, we use the organic

chicken drumsticks from trader joes(the meat is a little tougher,

and a little different in flavor...).

i guess i'll try the pureeing then... not quite sure how it will

work out, but i'll give it a shot!! :-)

shannon.

> " i have been barbequeing it, but it is not pureed. he tends to

> stuff his mouth & swallow it almost whole... do you think that

> could be the problem? "

>

> Okay, here's that word " barbequeing " again.

>

> What does this mean to you? Grilling it? Or putting barbeque

> sauce on it?

>

> I would look into what type of chicken and turkey you are using.

> Most companies use broth and inject the chickens and turkeys.

>

> If you are grilling it and the grill grate is not 100% legal

(meaning

> that you never cook non-SCD foods on it or you clean it 100%

> before using it), then I would be there is some contamination

> from the grill itself as well.

>

> Also, I would NOT allow him to swallow his food unchewed.

> Digestion begins in the mouth. If he won't chew it, then you are

> going to need to puree it or sit with him and make him chew it

> up. Our systems were not designed to break down huge pieces

> of food.

>

> Jody

> mom to -5 and -8

> SCD 19 months

[Guest guest]

" i guess i'll try the pureeing then... not quite sure how it will work

out, but i'll give it a shot!! :-) "

You could make the chicken pancakes or cupcakes and serve

the chicken that way.

Or you could try cutting it up into small pieces and only give him a

few pieces at a time.

Jody

mom to -5 and -8

SCD 19 months

[Guest guest]

" do you think that this is merely a co-incidence, or that

there is some underlying bio-mechanical issue at play "

Nothing bio-mechanical, it's just the food i.m.o. Do consider making

fruit & vegetables more of a priority. As I recall, it did seem to me

that you were giving a lot of meat. If he is more focused on meat, it

may be an idea to give the food seperately: first eat the veggies,

then the meat. That way the diet will be more balanced (like it's

supposed to) and you'll have a chance to admire those trophies again.

Marjan

Netherlands

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

jacoboosmom wrote:

now we

> started the chicken/turkey again, and the poops are mushy, acidic,

> and foul!! do you think that this is merely a co-incidence, or that

> there is some underlying bio-mechanical issue at play? i am trying

> to figure it out. if it is the chicken, what can i do to help it? i

> have been barbequeing it, but it is not pureed. he tends to stuff

> his mouth & swallow it almost whole... do you think that could be

> the problem? would enzymes or another method of preparation help out

> with this?

First of all, I'd look at the chicken and turkey themselves. Are they

factory farm birds, and perhaps not very clean?

If the problem is simply with digesting *any* meat, you might try them

in bone broths, which help digestion in general, and especially aid the

body in digesting meat. They also can " stretch " the available protein,

so that if animal protein is problematic at first, less can be eaten

temporarily.

I like to roast the bird, taking care *not* to over do it, so the meat

won't be tough and hard to digest. As soon as it cools enough to

handle, perhaps with a pair of disposable gloves, take the meat off the

bones along with the skin, and store in the fridge. Put everything else

from the roasting pan, plus the giblets, into the stock pot along with

salt, celery, onion (the latter two to be removed and discarded before

serving), and carrots, and simmer gently for hours and hours. You do

have to remove the scum that forms when it first stars to simmer but

after that, the stock requires no attention if you have a stove that

keeps it at a steady temperature, except to replenish water if necessary.

Have you tried other meats, or only chicken and turkey? There's always

a possibility of an intolerance specifically to these two meats, and you

can make bone broths from beef, lamb or bison, in addition to other

types of poultry.

When the broths are done, strain, refrigerate, take the top fat off

(which can be rendered sand saved for cooking if desired), and serve the

broth with some meat in it - either minced, cut in small pieces, or

however Jake likes it. I would just make sure the meat is not

overcooked if you roast or grill it, as that can make it very hard to

digest even for normies.

Love and BouKisses,

Deborah and Max, SCD Poster Dog