cheating?

[Guest guest]

THANK YOU so much everyone for all your input. I REALLY needed it. After

feeling so up beat last week and the great loss on day 14......well, I was

feeling very down yesterday. My intent was just to taste the food, not even eat

a whole brownie. I had pneumonia last week, persevered through P1 and I'm still

feeling weak and it just got to me last night. As most of you know, food is a

comfort, a celebration, a medicine! As you can tell food is my addiction!

Pam

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because of

> that one bite?????

>

Terri,

This is not a question we can answer. Small regressions can bring setbacks. We

know that.

The reaction could have been due to sensitivity to cheese, tomato, the grain

flour in the

crust. It's best not to take chances. SCD pizza we make ourselves is very tasty.

Carol F.

SCD 6 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because of

> that one bite?????

>

Terri,

This is not a question we can answer. Small regressions can bring setbacks. We

know that.

The reaction could have been due to sensitivity to cheese, tomato, the grain

flour in the

crust. It's best not to take chances. SCD pizza we make ourselves is very tasty.

Carol F.

SCD 6 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because of

> that one bite?????

>

Terri,

This is not a question we can answer. Small regressions can bring setbacks. We

know that.

The reaction could have been due to sensitivity to cheese, tomato, the grain

flour in the

crust. It's best not to take chances. SCD pizza we make ourselves is very tasty.

Carol F.

SCD 6 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

Well, Terri, I'm not sure that we can know for sure, but I wouldn't

recommend any more bites of cheese pizza unless you make the pizza

from scratch with SCD legal ingredients. I know that my nephew

screamed horribly when his nursing mother ate certain foods. So, I

think it is entirely possible that it is related.

You mentioned watching carefully for ingredients. To me this sounds

like you are using pre-made foods. I would caution against this.

I won't go into detail, but a conversation I had yesterday with a

manufacturer just makes me really want to tell you not to trust

labeling. A lot of manufacturers rely on that 2% rule to not include

ingredients. The conversation yesterday revolved around undisclosed

dairy in products.

But, needless to say, I think we'd all be surprised what we'd find out

the labels of foods if the manufacturers had to list ALL of the

ingredients.

But cut yourself some slack and don't do it again.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

Well, Terri, I'm not sure that we can know for sure, but I wouldn't

recommend any more bites of cheese pizza unless you make the pizza

from scratch with SCD legal ingredients. I know that my nephew

screamed horribly when his nursing mother ate certain foods. So, I

think it is entirely possible that it is related.

You mentioned watching carefully for ingredients. To me this sounds

like you are using pre-made foods. I would caution against this.

I won't go into detail, but a conversation I had yesterday with a

manufacturer just makes me really want to tell you not to trust

labeling. A lot of manufacturers rely on that 2% rule to not include

ingredients. The conversation yesterday revolved around undisclosed

dairy in products.

But, needless to say, I think we'd all be surprised what we'd find out

the labels of foods if the manufacturers had to list ALL of the

ingredients.

But cut yourself some slack and don't do it again.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

Well, Terri, I'm not sure that we can know for sure, but I wouldn't

recommend any more bites of cheese pizza unless you make the pizza

from scratch with SCD legal ingredients. I know that my nephew

screamed horribly when his nursing mother ate certain foods. So, I

think it is entirely possible that it is related.

You mentioned watching carefully for ingredients. To me this sounds

like you are using pre-made foods. I would caution against this.

I won't go into detail, but a conversation I had yesterday with a

manufacturer just makes me really want to tell you not to trust

labeling. A lot of manufacturers rely on that 2% rule to not include

ingredients. The conversation yesterday revolved around undisclosed

dairy in products.

But, needless to say, I think we'd all be surprised what we'd find out

the labels of foods if the manufacturers had to list ALL of the

ingredients.

But cut yourself some slack and don't do it again.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

Jodi - I am making everything myself but as far as ingredients I

mean in things like even a frozen Butterball turkey breast for

goodness sake! I'm afraid to eat nearly everything I can get at my

regular grocery store!

>

> Well, Terri, I'm not sure that we can know for sure, but I wouldn't

> recommend any more bites of cheese pizza unless you make the pizza

> from scratch with SCD legal ingredients. I know that my nephew

> screamed horribly when his nursing mother ate certain foods. So, I

> think it is entirely possible that it is related.

>

> You mentioned watching carefully for ingredients. To me this

sounds

> like you are using pre-made foods. I would caution against this.

>

> I won't go into detail, but a conversation I had yesterday with a

> manufacturer just makes me really want to tell you not to trust

> labeling. A lot of manufacturers rely on that 2% rule to not

include

> ingredients. The conversation yesterday revolved around

undisclosed

> dairy in products.

>

> But, needless to say, I think we'd all be surprised what we'd find

out

> the labels of foods if the manufacturers had to list ALL of the

> ingredients.

>

> But cut yourself some slack and don't do it again.

>

>

> Jody

> mom to -7 and -9

> SCD 1/03

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Well, Terri, I'm not sure that we can know for sure, but I wouldn't

> > recommend any more bites of cheese pizza unless you make the pizza

> > from scratch with SCD legal ingredients. I know that my nephew

> > screamed horribly when his nursing mother ate certain foods. So, I

> > think it is entirely possible that it is related.

> >

> > You mentioned watching carefully for ingredients. To me this

> sounds

> > like you are using pre-made foods. I would caution against this.

> >

> > I won't go into detail, but a conversation I had yesterday with a

> > manufacturer just makes me really want to tell you not to trust

> > labeling. A lot of manufacturers rely on that 2% rule to not

> include

> > ingredients. The conversation yesterday revolved around

> undisclosed

> > dairy in products.

> >

> > But, needless to say, I think we'd all be surprised what we'd find

> out

> > the labels of foods if the manufacturers had to list ALL of the

> > ingredients.

> >

> > But cut yourself some slack and don't do it again.

> >

It seems to me that if someone who has been on the diet for six years manages

without

many store bought products, others may come around too. It became exhausting to

correspond with the companies to discuss their ingredients versus our protocols.

They are

stuck in the " Gluten Free " mindset and fail to understand that our diet goes

further by

excluding rice, spelt , potatoes and other starches and sugars. all things that

the greater

population believes belong on a diet for celiacs and those with other gastric

issues.

In the time it takes to spin your wheels with this stuff you could be making a

delicious

cheesecake, a batch of muffins, a pizza or SCD spaghetti and meat balls. But

time after

time, I see the primary issue of newcomers is to find storebought food for SCD.

ly

even if I could, I'd bet you dollars to Krispy Kremes it doesn't taste as good.

BTW: I have never tasted a Krispy Kreme and doubt that I ever will and life is

still pretty

good thanks to SCD!

Carol F.

SCD 6 years, celiac

[Guest guest]

I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I was

not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

We had duck for Thanksgiving.

I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that it says

that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I was

not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

We had duck for Thanksgiving.

I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that it says

that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I was

not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

We had duck for Thanksgiving.

I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that it says

that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

>

> I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

> Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I was

> not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

>

> We had duck for Thanksgiving.

>

> I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that it says

> that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

>

>

And injected with margarine.

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

>

> I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

> Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I was

> not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

>

> We had duck for Thanksgiving.

>

> I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that it says

> that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

>

>

And injected with margarine.

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

>

> Jodi - I am making everything myself but as far as ingredients I

That's " Jody " with a " y " . Jodi with an " i " is the one with the cookbook.

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

The bumps under the eye are a likely IgE reaction to an allergic

food in your slice of cheese pizza. I'm guessing milk, soy, wheat or

tomato.

I've been nursing a child on a restricted diet for 3 years now -

he's now a 40 month old preschooler. He had allergies right after

birth, was allergic to all formulas (Neocate, you name it), and I

had to relactate along with being on a total elimination diet (2

months eating 4 foods) to make my milk safe for him and to identify

what his allergens were.

For much of this period I moderated a food allergy board for babies

and nursing mothers. I have coached many moms through the various

stages of elimination diets, and the occasional " cheat " is something

that almost all of us have done from time to time. It's not the end

of the road, and it's a pretty human (and probably physical at some

level) reaction to the severe restriction of foods.

In my experience, cheating on a diet (any diet - allergy elimination

or SCD) and then observing the baby's response to the cheat has two

silver linings:

1) Helps you identify the baby's reactions to the illegal foods

(easier to do if it was just one, rather than multiple foods, but in

this case you can probably narrow down his pizza reaction to either

one or more of the following culprits: milk, soy, wheat, or

tomato ... the allergy potential is in that order).

2) Helps us realize that the scale of the baby's reaction is high,

while our momentary enjoyment of the food is relatively low. This is

really effective in convincing ourselves the next time we're tempted

that " The food tastes good for a moment, but then my baby's going to

be in pain ... it's not worth it! "

Elimination diets are a fabulous tool to accurately identify food

allergies and sensitivities. The SCD is similar to an elimination

diet. Even if you fell off the wagon briefly, you can use the

experience to learn how to stay back on next time you're tempted.

A few tips for managing food cravings:

- Have plenty of cooked, prepared food ready on hand for when the

munchies hit. Broil a bunch of chicken breasts, steam plenty of

broccoli florets and have a big batch of lemon-garlic-oil dip on

hand (if these are safe foods, or find some that are).

- Be prepared to eat often, more frequently than normal. Eat

whenever you're hungry, don't wait for mealtimes. You'll be more

tempted to cheat with illegals that way.

- Clean out your house and pantry of illegals, if possible. I made

my husband hide his cookies and cakes and chocolates out in the

garage!

- If you must have illegal foods in your house, be prepared to get

out of the house to safe non-food-friendly locations where you won't

be tempted when the cravings hit ... the library is one such good

place.

- Make sure you have finger-food at the ready for when you have to

be out and about. Broccoli spears, raw fruit (if you're at that

stage), squash chips.

One other note - if you're nursing an allergic child, I recommend

avoiding peanuts and tree-nuts and seeds of all kinds. I want to

stress that this is NOT an SCD recommendation, but it's the position

of the AAP and the major national allergy organizations, and most

pediatricians and allergists recommend it for all nursing mothers.

The risk of the child developing a truly dangerous allergy is too

great. Peanut and tree-nut allergies are rarely outgrown and have

the highest potential of any food for developing anaphylactic

reactions. 80% of all deaths from anaphylaxis result from peanut

allergies.

It's not worth the risk. With a history of allergies, you should

wait til your child is at least 3 (some say 5) to introduce peanuts

and tree-nuts.

Suzanne

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning

has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because

of

> that one bite?????

>

> Now I feel awful!

>

> ~Terri

> scd 1mo.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

The bumps under the eye are a likely IgE reaction to an allergic

food in your slice of cheese pizza. I'm guessing milk, soy, wheat or

tomato.

I've been nursing a child on a restricted diet for 3 years now -

he's now a 40 month old preschooler. He had allergies right after

birth, was allergic to all formulas (Neocate, you name it), and I

had to relactate along with being on a total elimination diet (2

months eating 4 foods) to make my milk safe for him and to identify

what his allergens were.

For much of this period I moderated a food allergy board for babies

and nursing mothers. I have coached many moms through the various

stages of elimination diets, and the occasional " cheat " is something

that almost all of us have done from time to time. It's not the end

of the road, and it's a pretty human (and probably physical at some

level) reaction to the severe restriction of foods.

In my experience, cheating on a diet (any diet - allergy elimination

or SCD) and then observing the baby's response to the cheat has two

silver linings:

1) Helps you identify the baby's reactions to the illegal foods

(easier to do if it was just one, rather than multiple foods, but in

this case you can probably narrow down his pizza reaction to either

one or more of the following culprits: milk, soy, wheat, or

tomato ... the allergy potential is in that order).

2) Helps us realize that the scale of the baby's reaction is high,

while our momentary enjoyment of the food is relatively low. This is

really effective in convincing ourselves the next time we're tempted

that " The food tastes good for a moment, but then my baby's going to

be in pain ... it's not worth it! "

Elimination diets are a fabulous tool to accurately identify food

allergies and sensitivities. The SCD is similar to an elimination

diet. Even if you fell off the wagon briefly, you can use the

experience to learn how to stay back on next time you're tempted.

A few tips for managing food cravings:

- Have plenty of cooked, prepared food ready on hand for when the

munchies hit. Broil a bunch of chicken breasts, steam plenty of

broccoli florets and have a big batch of lemon-garlic-oil dip on

hand (if these are safe foods, or find some that are).

- Be prepared to eat often, more frequently than normal. Eat

whenever you're hungry, don't wait for mealtimes. You'll be more

tempted to cheat with illegals that way.

- Clean out your house and pantry of illegals, if possible. I made

my husband hide his cookies and cakes and chocolates out in the

garage!

- If you must have illegal foods in your house, be prepared to get

out of the house to safe non-food-friendly locations where you won't

be tempted when the cravings hit ... the library is one such good

place.

- Make sure you have finger-food at the ready for when you have to

be out and about. Broccoli spears, raw fruit (if you're at that

stage), squash chips.

One other note - if you're nursing an allergic child, I recommend

avoiding peanuts and tree-nuts and seeds of all kinds. I want to

stress that this is NOT an SCD recommendation, but it's the position

of the AAP and the major national allergy organizations, and most

pediatricians and allergists recommend it for all nursing mothers.

The risk of the child developing a truly dangerous allergy is too

great. Peanut and tree-nut allergies are rarely outgrown and have

the highest potential of any food for developing anaphylactic

reactions. 80% of all deaths from anaphylaxis result from peanut

allergies.

It's not worth the risk. With a history of allergies, you should

wait til your child is at least 3 (some say 5) to introduce peanuts

and tree-nuts.

Suzanne

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning

has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because

of

> that one bite?????

>

> Now I feel awful!

>

> ~Terri

> scd 1mo.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

The bumps under the eye are a likely IgE reaction to an allergic

food in your slice of cheese pizza. I'm guessing milk, soy, wheat or

tomato.

I've been nursing a child on a restricted diet for 3 years now -

he's now a 40 month old preschooler. He had allergies right after

birth, was allergic to all formulas (Neocate, you name it), and I

had to relactate along with being on a total elimination diet (2

months eating 4 foods) to make my milk safe for him and to identify

what his allergens were.

For much of this period I moderated a food allergy board for babies

and nursing mothers. I have coached many moms through the various

stages of elimination diets, and the occasional " cheat " is something

that almost all of us have done from time to time. It's not the end

of the road, and it's a pretty human (and probably physical at some

level) reaction to the severe restriction of foods.

In my experience, cheating on a diet (any diet - allergy elimination

or SCD) and then observing the baby's response to the cheat has two

silver linings:

1) Helps you identify the baby's reactions to the illegal foods

(easier to do if it was just one, rather than multiple foods, but in

this case you can probably narrow down his pizza reaction to either

one or more of the following culprits: milk, soy, wheat, or

tomato ... the allergy potential is in that order).

2) Helps us realize that the scale of the baby's reaction is high,

while our momentary enjoyment of the food is relatively low. This is

really effective in convincing ourselves the next time we're tempted

that " The food tastes good for a moment, but then my baby's going to

be in pain ... it's not worth it! "

Elimination diets are a fabulous tool to accurately identify food

allergies and sensitivities. The SCD is similar to an elimination

diet. Even if you fell off the wagon briefly, you can use the

experience to learn how to stay back on next time you're tempted.

A few tips for managing food cravings:

- Have plenty of cooked, prepared food ready on hand for when the

munchies hit. Broil a bunch of chicken breasts, steam plenty of

broccoli florets and have a big batch of lemon-garlic-oil dip on

hand (if these are safe foods, or find some that are).

- Be prepared to eat often, more frequently than normal. Eat

whenever you're hungry, don't wait for mealtimes. You'll be more

tempted to cheat with illegals that way.

- Clean out your house and pantry of illegals, if possible. I made

my husband hide his cookies and cakes and chocolates out in the

garage!

- If you must have illegal foods in your house, be prepared to get

out of the house to safe non-food-friendly locations where you won't

be tempted when the cravings hit ... the library is one such good

place.

- Make sure you have finger-food at the ready for when you have to

be out and about. Broccoli spears, raw fruit (if you're at that

stage), squash chips.

One other note - if you're nursing an allergic child, I recommend

avoiding peanuts and tree-nuts and seeds of all kinds. I want to

stress that this is NOT an SCD recommendation, but it's the position

of the AAP and the major national allergy organizations, and most

pediatricians and allergists recommend it for all nursing mothers.

The risk of the child developing a truly dangerous allergy is too

great. Peanut and tree-nut allergies are rarely outgrown and have

the highest potential of any food for developing anaphylactic

reactions. 80% of all deaths from anaphylaxis result from peanut

allergies.

It's not worth the risk. With a history of allergies, you should

wait til your child is at least 3 (some say 5) to introduce peanuts

and tree-nuts.

Suzanne

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning

has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because

of

> that one bite?????

>

> Now I feel awful!

>

> ~Terri

> scd 1mo.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

The bumps under the eye are a likely IgE reaction to an allergic

food in your slice of cheese pizza. I'm guessing milk, soy, wheat or

tomato.

I've been nursing a child on a restricted diet for 3 years now -

he's now a 40 month old preschooler. He had allergies right after

birth, was allergic to all formulas (Neocate, you name it), and I

had to relactate along with being on a total elimination diet (2

months eating 4 foods) to make my milk safe for him and to identify

what his allergens were.

For much of this period I moderated a food allergy board for babies

and nursing mothers. I have coached many moms through the various

stages of elimination diets, and the occasional " cheat " is something

that almost all of us have done from time to time. It's not the end

of the road, and it's a pretty human (and probably physical at some

level) reaction to the severe restriction of foods.

In my experience, cheating on a diet (any diet - allergy elimination

or SCD) and then observing the baby's response to the cheat has two

silver linings:

1) Helps you identify the baby's reactions to the illegal foods

(easier to do if it was just one, rather than multiple foods, but in

this case you can probably narrow down his pizza reaction to either

one or more of the following culprits: milk, soy, wheat, or

tomato ... the allergy potential is in that order).

2) Helps us realize that the scale of the baby's reaction is high,

while our momentary enjoyment of the food is relatively low. This is

really effective in convincing ourselves the next time we're tempted

that " The food tastes good for a moment, but then my baby's going to

be in pain ... it's not worth it! "

Elimination diets are a fabulous tool to accurately identify food

allergies and sensitivities. The SCD is similar to an elimination

diet. Even if you fell off the wagon briefly, you can use the

experience to learn how to stay back on next time you're tempted.

A few tips for managing food cravings:

- Have plenty of cooked, prepared food ready on hand for when the

munchies hit. Broil a bunch of chicken breasts, steam plenty of

broccoli florets and have a big batch of lemon-garlic-oil dip on

hand (if these are safe foods, or find some that are).

- Be prepared to eat often, more frequently than normal. Eat

whenever you're hungry, don't wait for mealtimes. You'll be more

tempted to cheat with illegals that way.

- Clean out your house and pantry of illegals, if possible. I made

my husband hide his cookies and cakes and chocolates out in the

garage!

- If you must have illegal foods in your house, be prepared to get

out of the house to safe non-food-friendly locations where you won't

be tempted when the cravings hit ... the library is one such good

place.

- Make sure you have finger-food at the ready for when you have to

be out and about. Broccoli spears, raw fruit (if you're at that

stage), squash chips.

One other note - if you're nursing an allergic child, I recommend

avoiding peanuts and tree-nuts and seeds of all kinds. I want to

stress that this is NOT an SCD recommendation, but it's the position

of the AAP and the major national allergy organizations, and most

pediatricians and allergists recommend it for all nursing mothers.

The risk of the child developing a truly dangerous allergy is too

great. Peanut and tree-nut allergies are rarely outgrown and have

the highest potential of any food for developing anaphylactic

reactions. 80% of all deaths from anaphylaxis result from peanut

allergies.

It's not worth the risk. With a history of allergies, you should

wait til your child is at least 3 (some say 5) to introduce peanuts

and tree-nuts.

Suzanne

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning

has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because

of

> that one bite?????

>

> Now I feel awful!

>

> ~Terri

> scd 1mo.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

The bumps under the eye are a likely IgE reaction to an allergic

food in your slice of cheese pizza. I'm guessing milk, soy, wheat or

tomato.

I've been nursing a child on a restricted diet for 3 years now -

he's now a 40 month old preschooler. He had allergies right after

birth, was allergic to all formulas (Neocate, you name it), and I

had to relactate along with being on a total elimination diet (2

months eating 4 foods) to make my milk safe for him and to identify

what his allergens were.

For much of this period I moderated a food allergy board for babies

and nursing mothers. I have coached many moms through the various

stages of elimination diets, and the occasional " cheat " is something

that almost all of us have done from time to time. It's not the end

of the road, and it's a pretty human (and probably physical at some

level) reaction to the severe restriction of foods.

In my experience, cheating on a diet (any diet - allergy elimination

or SCD) and then observing the baby's response to the cheat has two

silver linings:

1) Helps you identify the baby's reactions to the illegal foods

(easier to do if it was just one, rather than multiple foods, but in

this case you can probably narrow down his pizza reaction to either

one or more of the following culprits: milk, soy, wheat, or

tomato ... the allergy potential is in that order).

2) Helps us realize that the scale of the baby's reaction is high,

while our momentary enjoyment of the food is relatively low. This is

really effective in convincing ourselves the next time we're tempted

that " The food tastes good for a moment, but then my baby's going to

be in pain ... it's not worth it! "

Elimination diets are a fabulous tool to accurately identify food

allergies and sensitivities. The SCD is similar to an elimination

diet. Even if you fell off the wagon briefly, you can use the

experience to learn how to stay back on next time you're tempted.

A few tips for managing food cravings:

- Have plenty of cooked, prepared food ready on hand for when the

munchies hit. Broil a bunch of chicken breasts, steam plenty of

broccoli florets and have a big batch of lemon-garlic-oil dip on

hand (if these are safe foods, or find some that are).

- Be prepared to eat often, more frequently than normal. Eat

whenever you're hungry, don't wait for mealtimes. You'll be more

tempted to cheat with illegals that way.

- Clean out your house and pantry of illegals, if possible. I made

my husband hide his cookies and cakes and chocolates out in the

garage!

- If you must have illegal foods in your house, be prepared to get

out of the house to safe non-food-friendly locations where you won't

be tempted when the cravings hit ... the library is one such good

place.

- Make sure you have finger-food at the ready for when you have to

be out and about. Broccoli spears, raw fruit (if you're at that

stage), squash chips.

One other note - if you're nursing an allergic child, I recommend

avoiding peanuts and tree-nuts and seeds of all kinds. I want to

stress that this is NOT an SCD recommendation, but it's the position

of the AAP and the major national allergy organizations, and most

pediatricians and allergists recommend it for all nursing mothers.

The risk of the child developing a truly dangerous allergy is too

great. Peanut and tree-nut allergies are rarely outgrown and have

the highest potential of any food for developing anaphylactic

reactions. 80% of all deaths from anaphylaxis result from peanut

allergies.

It's not worth the risk. With a history of allergies, you should

wait til your child is at least 3 (some say 5) to introduce peanuts

and tree-nuts.

Suzanne

>

> Hi everyone,

> I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

all &

> I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

>

> Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

cheese

> pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this morning

has

> those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

>

> I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this because

of

> that one bite?????

>

> Now I feel awful!

>

> ~Terri

> scd 1mo.

>

[Guest guest]

Ughhh. . . .where do you all buy your meats?

> >

> > I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

> > Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I

was

> > not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

> >

> > We had duck for Thanksgiving.

> >

> > I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that

it says

> > that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

> >

> >

> And injected with margarine.

>

> Carol F.

>

[Guest guest]

Ughhh. . . .where do you all buy your meats?

> >

> > I'd be afraid of your Butterball turkey too.

> > Last time I tried to find a turkey with no added ingredients, I

was

> > not able to do so in a regular grocery store.

> >

> > We had duck for Thanksgiving.

> >

> > I'd read your Butterball label very carefully. My bet is that

it says

> > that it's in " broth " or a " solution " .

> >

> >

> And injected with margarine.

>

> Carol F.

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I will stop eating peanut butter right away! What about the almond

flour? Is that okay?

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

> all &

> > I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

> >

> > Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

> cheese

> > pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this

morning

> has

> > those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

> >

> > I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this

because

> of

> > that one bite?????

> >

> > Now I feel awful!

> >

> > ~Terri

> > scd 1mo.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I will stop eating peanut butter right away! What about the almond

flour? Is that okay?

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

> all &

> > I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

> >

> > Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

> cheese

> > pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this

morning

> has

> > those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

> >

> > I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this

because

> of

> > that one bite?????

> >

> > Now I feel awful!

> >

> > ~Terri

> > scd 1mo.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I will stop eating peanut butter right away! What about the almond

flour? Is that okay?

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I've been on the scd for almost a month without any cheating at

> all &

> > I'm trying to pay strict attention to hidden ingredients, etc.

> >

> > Well, yesterday at noon I had A bite - only one - of a peice of

> cheese

> > pizza and my daughter was up all night last night and this

morning

> has

> > those tell-tale red bumps under her eye this morning!

> >

> > I really don't have to ask but I will anyway . . . is this

because

> of

> > that one bite?????

> >

> > Now I feel awful!

> >

> > ~Terri

> > scd 1mo.

> >

>