First week on the diet; where to next?

[Guest guest]

This is my fifth day on the intro diet and I believe I have been following it

very close. The only mistakes I may have made are that the past two days I have

used a little olive oil to grease the pan I cook my eggs in and also on some of

the meat I have grilled. I also used some herbs (herbs de providence) on the

pork I made yesterday. I hope that was acceptable.

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease about a year ago. It has also been

suggested that I have Crohn's Colitis. I think this is because of my continual

blood loss and that I do not have diarrhea frequently. Although, all stools are

" loose " and there is quite a lot of blood present. The only medication I have

been on is four Lialda a day. I never thought I would be discussing this a year

ago...life is interesting.

My questions are concerning the introduction of other legal foods. I increased

my intake of homemade goat yogurt today and I did experience some diarrhea,

which was a little worrying. I am really looking forward to introducing some

cooked fruit, vegetables and nut bread. I think I am going to have some steamed

green beans with my meat for dinner tonight. I will probably stick to green

beans for the next few days and then maybe add another vegetable suggested on

the pecan bread site for stage one.

How long should I wait on the nut bread? How do you cook fruit? How do you

peel small fruit like blueberries, blackberries, cherries, dates, strawberries,

etc? Any advice on the use of spices and herbs? I would really like to add

some flavor to my meat. I am so used to using spice mixes but I know that is no

longer possible. I have read that we can use spices, just not mixes, but I am

still a little hesitant after I read that store bought garlic powder is

unacceptable because starch is used to keep it separated. Does that mean that

all powders are " illegal " ? If someone could provide me with a list of

acceptable spices and herbs I would really appreciate it!!!

This is my first post and I apologize for its length. I have been really

excited since I found the SCD and I am happy to have been given some hope. Let

me know how you think I have been doing following the diet so far and if you can

answer any of the questions I have asked I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

in advance for your support!

Ron