Nids Diet

[Guest guest]

Sadly my daughter can not handle any wheat or gluten.  We discovered an

improvement in her behavior while we were on vacation and realized that Rice

Krispies had been removed from her diet.  She was more focused and actually

behaved better than the other 6 children on vacation.  So my advice would be to

go completely GF/CF and then add back in items slowly watching for changes.  If

it weren't for us cooking breakfast everyday on vacation I may have never have

known that my daughters behavior could be so easily improved.  Sheri

From: gabrieladevelbiss <gabrieladevelbiss@...>

Subject: DIET

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 4:27 PM

The Do's and Don'ts of the Diet

Avoid all dairy, chocolate, whole wheat and whole grains - limit

sugars

All dairy means any product that has milk or bovine protein listed as

a " major " ingredient. This includes cheese, yogurt, chips with cheese

on them (Doritos's, Cheeto's etc.)

Don't deprive your child however. Substitutes are always available

for almost any product. Children seem to really enjoy " Rice dreams "

in place of milk available at most heath food stores and more and

more markets depending on where you live. Easier to find are soy

milks and sometime goats milk. Mocha mix non-dairy milk

substitute is available at most supermarkets, as well as Mocha mix

ice cream. Don't let them overdue this one because of sugar content.

Fake cheeses are also readily available .. Tofurella comes in

cheddar, Mozzarella and Jalepeno for the brave.These actually melt

and make a reasonable fake pizza or fake grilled cheese sandwich.

There are many other brands of Soy cheeses - make sure there is no

added milk protein in them.

Chocolate is an offender because most chocolate is " milk chocolate. "

An occasional treat made with cocoa powder is permitted. Some of

these children can tolerate Carob some cannot. With any " new " food

watch for a reaction, if your child has a reaction, that product is

not for them. Breakfast should consist of some " processed " (meaning

not whole grain) cereals such as " Rice Krispies " , Cheerio's, or Corn

Flakes unsweetened served with one of the fake milks. Some children

have a problem with the preservatives put in cereal especially BHT,

if this is your child, then a preservative- free cereal like " puffed

rice " from the health food store is appropriate. (if necessary, you

can add Nutrasweet or Sweet and Low for added sweetness or another

approved sweetener as listed below (try to minimize or avoid, but

whatever works.).

A lot of these children also have problems with Red and Yellow food

dyes. Pay

attention to your child if they consume these in cereal or fake

candy. If there is a negative reaction it is not to be used for them.

Eggs are also okay, French toast or pancakes (not buttermilk) in

moderation with fake (not sugar sweetened) syrup. Vermont makes a

great tasting one, also check the diabetic aisle of the supermarket

as diabetics need to watch grams of sugar many products are made with

sugar substitutes.

A " diet " soda is a great reward as long as your child does not react

to Nutrasweet. Most sugarless candies can now be found sweetened with

saccharin or Nutrasweet Of the ones sweetened with Sorbital, be

careful as this also works as a laxative so keep an eye out for loose

stools.

Limit sugars. The average American consumes over 120 pounds of sugar

a year. For example a hamburger bun has three teaspoons of sugar, a

regular non-diet 12 ounce soda has nine teaspoons of sugar (regular

Coke, Seven-up, Sprite etc.).

Other names for Sugar " NO NO's " are:

Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Fructose, Fruit Juice, Galactose,

Glucose, Jam, Jelly, Lactose, Maltose, Maple Syrup.

Keep fruit consumption to two pieces of fruit per day, this includes

juice. Avoid strawberry, cherry most " berries " as these can be very

allergic. Water down juices, start with half water half juice and

work down to ¼ juice the restwater. Be creative, if your child loves

those juice boxes pour them out when the child is asleep, refill with

diluted juice and put a piece of scotch tape over the top. You'll get

away with it. Kids love the new Crystal light drinks that come in

sport bottles, while expensive buy them once then re-fill the bottles

with the Crystal light you can mix-up at home.

Lunch is a good time for leftovers, we are trying to push extra

protein into them.

Protein supplies necessary Amino Acids " the building blocks of the

body " . No supplement can do as well as the real thing. A sandwich is

really okay as long as some protein is in the middle. Bread is really

where the controversy begins. As long as your child is not gluten

sensitive or has a positive titer to what is called gliadian

antibodies " processed " white bread is okay. The word wheat is okay as

long as the word " whole " is not in front of it. The reasoning is,

most people are allergic to whole grains so a processed product is

really okay and removes most of the allergy causing

ingredients/ properties. For this reason often the stores cheapest

white bread is a good choice because when it cost's less it is less

likely to have better (meaning less allergic) ingredients in it.

While this may sound horrible for nutrition, the idea is not for a

child to eat a loaf of bread, but to use it as a way to sneak in the

protein (as part of a sandwich).

Dinner can be any meat, chicken, fish (if tolerated) with some

vegetables and a little starch (small serving of rice, or potato, or

pasta). Try to remember the body converts starch to sugar within 6-12

hours, so that is why we limit the consumption.

We know your child may be stubborn at first and only eat the starch

on the plate. ACT DUMB

Don't fight them, if they do not want to eat the rest do not force

them. But do not let them fill-up on junk food / starches / sugar

either. When they want more food present what they have not finished.

Again " act dumb " .

Believe it or not their pattern of eating will change. Too often we

just " give in " afraid they will starve to death. As a Pediatrician I

have really learned " No child offered food has ever starved to

death " . As parents we just feel too guilty and give in. We are not

helping them to get the necessary nutrition they need. But, Do Not

fight with them or they will go on a hunger strike You cannot make a

child eat (or go to the bathroom), but " nature " will work for you if

you let it.

Install a " good " water filter in your hme that removes metals and

chlorine's. Many areas around the country have water with toxic

levels but nobody wants to talk about it!!!

Recipes given to us from parents that seem to work:

Easy Rice Milk *

A good way to make rice milk is to use fresh rice that is still hot.

1 cup rice

4 cups hot water

1 tsp vanilla

Put all in blender, puree for about 5 minutes (until smooth) let sit

for 1/2 hour pour into container being careful not to let the

sediments at the bottom pour into the new container.

7 grams fat; 102 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 0.30 gram

fiber.

Almond Milk *

This delicately flavored milk is a great addition to many foods. It's

good on cereal and as a topping for waffles and pancakes. Made

thickly, it can be used as a spread or thickener for soup. The ratio

of almonds to water varies in our recipe to allow you to choose

between a spread or milk-like consistency.

1 cup of almonds, freshly roasted

2 1/4 to 4 cups water.

Place the almonds and water (2 1/4 cups for topping or spread, 4 cups

for drinking) in a tightly closed jar and store in the refrigerator

for 1 to 2 days at the most. Pour into a blender and blend until the

mixture is smooth. To use it as a drink, strain first. The remaining

almond paste is delicious and an be tossed on cereal, vegetables or

rice.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE *

3 (12-ounce) bottles nondairy rice milk (or equivalent)

1/2 cup cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine 1 cup rice milk and cocoa in small saucepan. Heat and stir

until cocoa is dissolved. Stir in remaining rice milk and vanilla.

Let cool then freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer' s

directions.

Makes 8 servings.

Each serving contains about: 551 calories; 121 mg sodium; 0

cholesterol.

HYPOALLERGENIC COOKIES*

Preheat 325 degrees

1/8 cup canola oil

1 cup instant baby rice cereal (Beechnut or Earth's Best, not Gerber)

2 oz. (1/2 jar) strained baby fruit (pears)

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. GF baking powder

1/2 tsp. GF vanilla

Mix ingredients to blend, then squeeze into small balls (1 " ). Flatten

with the oiled bottom of a drinking glass. They will not spread, so

small and flat comes out the best. Bake on oiled cookie sheet for 15

minutes. These are much tastier than they look! Note: Bake on an

Airbake cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Try not to over-bake !

Besides artificial sweeteners:

Stevia Powder -- From a South American plant called Stevia. It is 300

times sweeter than sugar so it is used in extremely small amounts. It

is used by diabetics in many parts of the world.

You can purchase it from:

Cheryl's Herbs

836 Hanley Industrial Court

St. Louis, MO 63144

(314) 963-4449

(800) 231-5971

(314) 963-4454 (FAX)

Consumer Direct

640 South Lane

Suite #2

Tempe, AZ 85281

(800) 899-9908

(602) 921-2160

Sells liquid concentrate of Stevia

from Paraguay.

Body Ecology Diet

1266 West Paces Ferry Road

Suite 505

Atlanta, GA 30327

(404) 266-1366

(800) 896-7838

Sells Stevia powder from China.

* With any recipe check for specific allergies in your child !

SUBSTITUTIONS IN RECIPES

Instead of 1 Cup Milk

substitute 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Beverage + 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup

juice + 1/2 water or 1 cup water

For baking:

Instead of 1 Cup Milk use 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons dairy-free

margarine

Instead of 1 Cup Buttermilk use 1/2 Cup Non-Dairy Beverage + 1/2 cup

water + 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

Instead of 1 Cup Sour Milk = Same as Buttermilk substitute

Instead of Light Cream use Non-Dairy Beverage

Instead of Cream Cheese for baking use Mayonnaise

SUGARLESS TREATS

HEIDE GUMMI BEARS Sugar-free, Fat-free, Cholesterol- free.

INGREDIENTS: Hydrogenated starch hydro-lysate, gelatin, citric acid,

natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors (including Red 40,

Yellow 5 and Blue 1). Polished with vegetable oil and carnauba wax.

Excess consumption may have a laxative effect. 1 lb for $5.99

Fax orders to (407) 496-7017 - Not for those sensitive to dyes.

Estee Corporation

1-800-526-5051. 169 Lackawanna Ave, Parsippany, NJ 07054-1094. Hard

candy, gumdrops, gummibears, cake mixes, preserves, syrups, gelatins,

salad dressings.

Stop Sugarless Shop

800-898-7571, or Fax 410-817-4636 or Email at SUGARLES @erols.com to

get your

free catalog of the over 700 SUGARLESS PRODUCTS

[Guest guest]

I have noticed there are a couple of items missing from the diet on

that list. In addition to what was listed, here is what I was

instructed to keep my daughter away from:

No Melons

No Tropical Fruits (except bananas are ok - avocados are not)

No Berries (yes that means strawberries, cherrries, etc.)

No Nuts

No Cinnamon

No Honey

No Tapioca (which I believe includes tapioca flour)

No Brown Rice (it is a whole grain and could trigger a reaction - that

means no rice milk made from brown rice, however I believe someone

said he was ok with the rice milk if the brown rice was previously

milled).

Some questionable items that I wasn't sure about so if anyone can

answer this for me as well that would be great:

Seafood

Carrots - I swore I read someone said he was unsure about carrots

I hope this is useful. Also if there is anything else I am missing,

could you respond. I'm trying to create a list and am going to email

at the office and see if there are any new additions. I

know the list is constantly changing (which is why I'm guessing there

isn't a master list).

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I'm not trying to disagree with you at all, just wondering if you

considered the possibility that she may have a rice sensitivity? The

amount of gluten in RK is really low so that might be something else

to think about. Certainly it could be the gluten but just throwing

that out there.

Cheryl

On Aug 12, 2008, at 3:05 PM, Sheri wrote:

> Sadly my daughter can not handle any wheat or gluten. We

> discovered an improvement in her behavior while we were on vacation

> and realized that Rice Krispies had been removed from her diet.

> She was more focused and actually behaved better than the other 6

> children on vacation. So my advice would be to go completely GF/CF

> and then add back in items slowly watching for changes. If it

> weren't for us cooking breakfast everyday on vacation I may have

> never have known that my daughters behavior could be so easily

> improved. Sheri

>

>

>

> From: gabrieladevelbiss <gabrieladevelbiss@...>

> Subject: DIET

>

> Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 4:27 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> The Do's and Don'ts of the Diet

>

> Avoid all dairy, chocolate, whole wheat and whole grains - limit

> sugars

>

> All dairy means any product that has milk or bovine protein listed as

> a " major " ingredient. This includes cheese, yogurt, chips with cheese

> on them (Doritos's, Cheeto's etc.)

>

> Don't deprive your child however. Substitutes are always available

> for almost any product. Children seem to really enjoy " Rice dreams "

> in place of milk available at most heath food stores and more and

> more markets depending on where you live. Easier to find are soy

> milks and sometime goats milk. Mocha mix non-dairy milk

> substitute is available at most supermarkets, as well as Mocha mix

> ice cream. Don't let them overdue this one because of sugar content.

> Fake cheeses are also readily available .. Tofurella comes in

> cheddar, Mozzarella and Jalepeno for the brave.These actually melt

> and make a reasonable fake pizza or fake grilled cheese sandwich.

> There are many other brands of Soy cheeses - make sure there is no

> added milk protein in them.

>

> Chocolate is an offender because most chocolate is " milk chocolate. "

> An occasional treat made with cocoa powder is permitted. Some of

> these children can tolerate Carob some cannot. With any " new " food

> watch for a reaction, if your child has a reaction, that product is

> not for them. Breakfast should consist of some " processed " (meaning

> not whole grain) cereals such as " Rice Krispies " , Cheerio's, or Corn

> Flakes unsweetened served with one of the fake milks. Some children

> have a problem with the preservatives put in cereal especially BHT,

> if this is your child, then a preservative- free cereal like " puffed

> rice " from the health food store is appropriate. (if necessary, you

> can add Nutrasweet or Sweet and Low for added sweetness or another

> approved sweetener as listed below (try to minimize or avoid, but

> whatever works.).

>

> A lot of these children also have problems with Red and Yellow food

> dyes. Pay

> attention to your child if they consume these in cereal or fake

> candy. If there is a negative reaction it is not to be used for them.

> Eggs are also okay, French toast or pancakes (not buttermilk) in

> moderation with fake (not sugar sweetened) syrup. Vermont makes a

> great tasting one, also check the diabetic aisle of the supermarket

> as diabetics need to watch grams of sugar many products are made with

> sugar substitutes.

>

> A " diet " soda is a great reward as long as your child does not react

> to Nutrasweet. Most sugarless candies can now be found sweetened with

> saccharin or Nutrasweet Of the ones sweetened with Sorbital, be

> careful as this also works as a laxative so keep an eye out for loose

> stools.

>

> Limit sugars. The average American consumes over 120 pounds of sugar

> a year. For example a hamburger bun has three teaspoons of sugar, a

> regular non-diet 12 ounce soda has nine teaspoons of sugar (regular

> Coke, Seven-up, Sprite etc.).

>

> Other names for Sugar " NO NO's " are:

> Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Fructose, Fruit Juice, Galactose,

> Glucose, Jam, Jelly, Lactose, Maltose, Maple Syrup.

>

> Keep fruit consumption to two pieces of fruit per day, this includes

> juice. Avoid strawberry, cherry most " berries " as these can be very

> allergic. Water down juices, start with half water half juice and

> work down to ¼ juice the restwater. Be creative, if your child loves

> those juice boxes pour them out when the child is asleep, refill with

> diluted juice and put a piece of scotch tape over the top. You'll get

> away with it. Kids love the new Crystal light drinks that come in

> sport bottles, while expensive buy them once then re-fill the bottles

> with the Crystal light you can mix-up at home.

>

> Lunch is a good time for leftovers, we are trying to push extra

> protein into them.

>

> Protein supplies necessary Amino Acids " the building blocks of the

> body " . No supplement can do as well as the real thing. A sandwich is

> really okay as long as some protein is in the middle. Bread is really

> where the controversy begins. As long as your child is not gluten

> sensitive or has a positive titer to what is called gliadian

> antibodies " processed " white bread is okay. The word wheat is okay as

> long as the word " whole " is not in front of it. The reasoning is,

> most people are allergic to whole grains so a processed product is

> really okay and removes most of the allergy causing

> ingredients/ properties. For this reason often the stores cheapest

> white bread is a good choice because when it cost's less it is less

> likely to have better (meaning less allergic) ingredients in it.

> While this may sound horrible for nutrition, the idea is not for a

> child to eat a loaf of bread, but to use it as a way to sneak in the

> protein (as part of a sandwich).

>

> Dinner can be any meat, chicken, fish (if tolerated) with some

> vegetables and a little starch (small serving of rice, or potato, or

> pasta). Try to remember the body converts starch to sugar within 6-12

> hours, so that is why we limit the consumption.

>

> We know your child may be stubborn at first and only eat the starch

> on the plate. ACT DUMB

>

> Don't fight them, if they do not want to eat the rest do not force

> them. But do not let them fill-up on junk food / starches / sugar

> either. When they want more food present what they have not finished.

> Again " act dumb " .

>

> Believe it or not their pattern of eating will change. Too often we

> just " give in " afraid they will starve to death. As a Pediatrician I

> have really learned " No child offered food has ever starved to

> death " . As parents we just feel too guilty and give in. We are not

> helping them to get the necessary nutrition they need. But, Do Not

> fight with them or they will go on a hunger strike You cannot make a

> child eat (or go to the bathroom), but " nature " will work for you if

> you let it.

>

> Install a " good " water filter in your hme that removes metals and

> chlorine's. Many areas around the country have water with toxic

> levels but nobody wants to talk about it!!!

>

> Recipes given to us from parents that seem to work:

>

> Easy Rice Milk *

> A good way to make rice milk is to use fresh rice that is still hot.

>

> 1 cup rice

> 4 cups hot water

> 1 tsp vanilla

> Put all in blender, puree for about 5 minutes (until smooth) let sit

> for 1/2 hour pour into container being careful not to let the

> sediments at the bottom pour into the new container.

> 7 grams fat; 102 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 0.30 gram

> fiber.

>

> Almond Milk *

> This delicately flavored milk is a great addition to many foods. It's

> good on cereal and as a topping for waffles and pancakes. Made

> thickly, it can be used as a spread or thickener for soup. The ratio

> of almonds to water varies in our recipe to allow you to choose

> between a spread or milk-like consistency.

>

> 1 cup of almonds, freshly roasted

> 2 1/4 to 4 cups water.

> Place the almonds and water (2 1/4 cups for topping or spread, 4 cups

> for drinking) in a tightly closed jar and store in the refrigerator

> for 1 to 2 days at the most. Pour into a blender and blend until the

> mixture is smooth. To use it as a drink, strain first. The remaining

> almond paste is delicious and an be tossed on cereal, vegetables or

> rice.

>

> MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE *

> 3 (12-ounce) bottles nondairy rice milk (or equivalent)

> 1/2 cup cocoa

> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

> Combine 1 cup rice milk and cocoa in small saucepan. Heat and stir

> until cocoa is dissolved. Stir in remaining rice milk and vanilla.

> Let cool then freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer' s

> directions.

>

> Makes 8 servings.

>

> Each serving contains about: 551 calories; 121 mg sodium; 0

> cholesterol.

>

> HYPOALLERGENIC COOKIES*

> Preheat 325 degrees

> 1/8 cup canola oil

> 1 cup instant baby rice cereal (Beechnut or Earth's Best, not Gerber)

> 2 oz. (1/2 jar) strained baby fruit (pears)

> 1/4 cup sugar

> 1 tsp. GF baking powder

> 1/2 tsp. GF vanilla

>

> Mix ingredients to blend, then squeeze into small balls (1 " ). Flatten

> with the oiled bottom of a drinking glass. They will not spread, so

> small and flat comes out the best. Bake on oiled cookie sheet for 15

> minutes. These are much tastier than they look! Note: Bake on an

> Airbake cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Try not to over-bake !

>

>

> Besides artificial sweeteners:

>

> Stevia Powder -- From a South American plant called Stevia. It is 300

> times sweeter than sugar so it is used in extremely small amounts. It

> is used by diabetics in many parts of the world.

>

> You can purchase it from:

>

> Cheryl's Herbs

> 836 Hanley Industrial Court

> St. Louis, MO 63144

> (314) 963-4449

> (800) 231-5971

> (314) 963-4454 (FAX)

>

> Consumer Direct

> 640 South Lane

> Suite #2

> Tempe, AZ 85281

> (800) 899-9908

> (602) 921-2160

>

> Sells liquid concentrate of Stevia

>

> from Paraguay.

>

> Body Ecology Diet

> 1266 West Paces Ferry Road

> Suite 505

> Atlanta, GA 30327

> (404) 266-1366

> (800) 896-7838

> Sells Stevia powder from China.

> * With any recipe check for specific allergies in your child !

>

> SUBSTITUTIONS IN RECIPES

>

> Instead of 1 Cup Milk

> substitute 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Beverage + 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup

> juice + 1/2 water or 1 cup water

>

> For baking:

>

> Instead of 1 Cup Milk use 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons dairy-free

> margarine

> Instead of 1 Cup Buttermilk use 1/2 Cup Non-Dairy Beverage + 1/2 cup

> water + 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

>

> Instead of 1 Cup Sour Milk = Same as Buttermilk substitute

>

> Instead of Light Cream use Non-Dairy Beverage

>

> Instead of Cream Cheese for baking use Mayonnaise

>

> SUGARLESS TREATS

>

> HEIDE GUMMI BEARS Sugar-free, Fat-free, Cholesterol- free.

>

> INGREDIENTS: Hydrogenated starch hydro-lysate, gelatin, citric acid,

> natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors (including Red 40,

> Yellow 5 and Blue 1). Polished with vegetable oil and carnauba wax.

> Excess consumption may have a laxative effect. 1 lb for $5.99

> Fax orders to (407) 496-7017 - Not for those sensitive to dyes.

> Estee Corporation

>

> 1-800-526-5051. 169 Lackawanna Ave, Parsippany, NJ 07054-1094. Hard

> candy, gumdrops, gummibears, cake mixes, preserves, syrups, gelatins,

> salad dressings.

>

> Stop Sugarless Shop

> 800-898-7571, or Fax 410-817-4636 or Email at SUGARLES @erols.com to

> get your

> free catalog of the over 700 SUGARLESS PRODUCTS

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In regard to seafood, high mercury levels in top of the food chain seafood

(Tuna, shark, swordfish, cod) should be avoided but the need for Omega -3 acids

should encorage the use of various sources of Omega including lower food chain

fishes (sardines, herring, ETC) or use supplements such as the Smart Balance

oils and vegan butters with Omega - 3. Do watch for fresh water fishes

particularly in southern climes. Many states including mine, Florida, have

health restrictions on fresh water fishes. ( If pregnant women should not eat

it, children with compromised immune systems probably should avoid it as well)

Look to the web site of Oceana.org

www.oceana.org/north-america/what-we-do/stop-seafood-contamination/reports-resou\

rces/hold-the-mercury/ - 76k -

Another concern is most battered and frozen fish products contain dairy. For

fast food locations check the website and for mass produced fish dinners read

the package ingredients.

Re: DIET

I have noticed there are a couple of items missing from the diet on

that list. In addition to what was listed, here is what I was

instructed to keep my daughter away from:

No Melons

No Tropical Fruits (except bananas are ok - avocados are not)

No Berries (yes that means strawberries, cherrries, etc.)

No Nuts

No Cinnamon

No Honey

No Tapioca (which I believe includes tapioca flour)

No Brown Rice (it is a whole grain and could trigger a reaction - that

means no rice milk made from brown rice, however I believe someone

said he was ok with the rice milk if the brown rice was previously

milled).

Some questionable items that I wasn't sure about so if anyone can

answer this for me as well that would be great:

Seafood

Carrots - I swore I read someone said he was unsure about carrots

I hope this is useful. Also if there is anything else I am missing,

could you respond. I'm trying to create a list and am going to email

at the office and see if there are any new additions. I

know the list is constantly changing (which is why I'm guessing there

isn't a master list).

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

For my son soy gets the same reaction as milk. This is a difficult one

becasue soy lecithin is in practically everything. Also Dr G told us to

remove malted barley flour.

>

> In regard to seafood, high mercury levels in top of the food chain

> seafood (Tuna, shark, swordfish, cod) should be avoided but the need

> for Omega -3 acids should encorage the use of various sources of Omega

> including lower food chain fishes (sardines, herring, ETC) or use

> supplements such as the Smart Balance oils and vegan butters with

> Omega - 3. Do watch for fresh water fishes particularly in southern

> climes. Many states including mine, Florida, have health restrictions

> on fresh water fishes. ( If pregnant women should not eat it, children

> with compromised immune systems probably should avoid it as well) Look

> to the web site of Oceana.org

>

www.oceana.org/north-america/what-we-do/stop-seafood-contamination/reports-resou\

rces/hold-the-mercury/

> - 76k -

>

> Another concern is most battered and frozen fish products contain

> dairy. For fast food locations check the website and for mass produced

> fish dinners read the package ingredients.

>

> Re: DIET

>

> I have noticed there are a couple of items missing from the diet on

> that list. In addition to what was listed, here is what I was

> instructed to keep my daughter away from:

>

> No Melons

> No Tropical Fruits (except bananas are ok - avocados are not)

> No Berries (yes that means strawberries, cherrries, etc.)

> No Nuts

> No Cinnamon

> No Honey

> No Tapioca (which I believe includes tapioca flour)

> No Brown Rice (it is a whole grain and could trigger a reaction - that

> means no rice milk made from brown rice, however I believe someone

> said he was ok with the rice milk if the brown rice was previously

> milled).

>

> Some questionable items that I wasn't sure about so if anyone can

> answer this for me as well that would be great:

>

> Seafood

> Carrots - I swore I read someone said he was unsure about carrots

>

> I hope this is useful. Also if there is anything else I am missing,

> could you respond. I'm trying to create a list and am going to email

> at the office and see if there are any new additions. I

> know the list is constantly changing (which is why I'm guessing there

> isn't a master list).

>

> Thanks!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Same here - soy - especially soy lecithen are awful for my son.  Rage,

aggression, dilated pupils.  Soybean oil is ok - there is no soy protein in it.

Re: DIET

>

> I have noticed there are a couple of items missing from the diet on

> that list. In addition to what was listed, here is what I was

> instructed to keep my daughter away from:

>

> No Melons

> No Tropical Fruits (except bananas are ok - avocados are not)

> No Berries (yes that means strawberries, cherrries, etc.)

> No Nuts

> No Cinnamon

> No Honey

> No Tapioca (which I believe includes tapioca flour)

> No Brown Rice (it is a whole grain and could trigger a reaction - that

> means no rice milk made from brown rice, however I believe someone

> said he was ok with the rice milk if the brown rice was previously

> milled).

>

> Some questionable items that I wasn't sure about so if anyone can

> answer this for me as well that would be great:

>

> Seafood

> Carrots - I swore I read someone said he was unsure about carrots

>

> I hope this is useful. Also if there is anything else I am missing,

> could you respond. I'm trying to create a list and am going to email

> at the office and see if there are any new additions. I

> know the list is constantly changing (which is why I'm guessing there

> isn't a master list).

>

> Thanks!

>

>

[Guest guest]

What is the diet and is it diefferent for every child???

[Guest guest]

The diet is tailored for each child over time. The basic diet is posted on the

web page. The success of the protocol is that the monthly blood tests follow the

immune activation of his system among other things and in the monthly

teleconferences you review the results and try to ID the diet issues that may be

causing the increased activation. In time you " Cool " the immune system down and

allow the child's own immune system to over come the underlying issues. For my

child (The diet I posted is his) things like pineapple and/or Cinnamon have

caused regression and a less healthy child - it may not effect your child the

same. What I found interesting was when a problematic food was introduced not

only did he have the allergic reaction/increased immune activation but his viral

tiers when up as well (other underlying diseases increased due to the fact that

his immune system was being less effective caused by diet/gut issues). In the

end his overall immune

health depended on getting " ALL " the foods he is reacting to out of his diet

before the meds can be affective. Start with the Web Diet and log -ALL- foods so

you can ID the changes in his immune systems. With time you develop a diet that

allows your son to normalize and deal with his environment due to a healthy

immune system.

Nids Diet

What is the diet and is it diefferent for every child???

[Guest guest]

I must confess here. This is the area I feel like the most failure. My

sons EOS have only been down to 1 one month. I have tried so many things

to remove with no success. So many other things can cause reactions in

him also. We have been with DR G for 6 years and this is always a topic

of conversation. He does not react to an offending food much anymore

except milk but I can not get the EOS down. I'm sure this would help him

greatly but I think I would have to eliminate almost everything and now

that he is 11 it is harder to control everything he eats. Dr G did tell

me he needs to learn to do this himself and he doesn't want to eat milk

if he knows it's in food. Jerri

>

> The diet is tailored for each child over time. The basic diet is

> posted on the web page. The success of the protocol is that the

> monthly blood tests follow the immune activation of his system among

> other things and in the monthly teleconferences you review the results

> and try to ID the diet issues that may be causing the increased

> activation. In time you " Cool " the immune system down and allow the

> child's own immune system to over come the underlying issues. For my

> child (The diet I posted is his) things like pineapple and/or Cinnamon

> have caused regression and a less healthy child - it may not effect

> your child the same. What I found interesting was when a problematic

> food was introduced not only did he have the allergic

> reaction/increased immune activation but his viral tiers when up as

> well (other underlying diseases increased due to the fact that his

> immune system was being less effective caused by diet/gut issues). In

> the end his overall immune

> health depended on getting " ALL " the foods he is reacting to out of

> his diet before the meds can be affective. Start with the Web Diet and

> log -ALL- foods so you can ID the changes in his immune systems. With

> time you develop a diet that allows your son to normalize and deal

> with his environment due to a healthy immune system.

>

> Nids Diet

>

> What is the diet and is it diefferent for every child???

>

>