Re: Questions from a very newbie - please don't shoot me :-)

[Guest guest]

At 06:05 PM 2/10/2008, you wrote:

1. Are sunflower sprouts (the

green sprouts made at home ) legal?

Yes, the very tops of the sprouts are legal, but be careful of the lower

parts and the seed coats.

>> If I make vegetable juice from legal vegetables in my own juicer

at home, is it legal? <<

You bet! Best juice there is -- but don't forget to dilute it half and

half with water in the early stages of the diet.

>> Are all algae illegal or only the ones with carrageenan? (I

studied cooking with a Japanese master many years ago, and algae has been

part of my diet since then - but I can easily do without it)

<<

Algae are illegal. Regrettably.

Ooh, ooh! a JAPANESE cook. Once you get your feet on the ground with the

diet, you're going to have to help up with some good SCD-style

stuff!

>> I just want to know, I do not intend to start arguing about any

of these products. I also understand that of in doubt one is better to

avoid the product. <<

Check. " When in doubt, there's no doubt, leave it

out! "

>> I guess some of us are new and we do have newbie questions.

That's what newbies do... <<

Yep, and I remember all the questions I peppered Elaine and and

with.... they didn't kill me, so I guess it's possible for us

old-timers to survive.

I will point you to

www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info

which is Elaine's official site, and which has a legal / illegal

list, the knowledge base, and other useful pieces of

information.

www.pecanbread.com

which is the children's web site, mostly about children with autism,

but also with other gut-related issues. They have an amazing amount of

information there, as well.

If you've checked those sites and can't find the information there, ask

here.

Just as a request, if you, or anyone else, is asking about a specific

product, please post the exact name and the URL if the maker has a web

site, so that it will be easier for old timers to find things.

Welcome to the list!

—

Marilyn

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

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