Nut Question Re: Newbie to the SCD

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Hi Louise,

I was glad to see this reco. This is the approach I am taking as I

need to transition my family to this. I am reading sites, and re-

reading BTVC, and beginning to order supplies. My doc wants us on

this ASAP, but I know myself - and my greatest chance for success is

gradual vs. cold turkey - So, long story short, Thank you!

Question, re: nut flours.

I need to experiment with " bread " and pancakes, and I am beginning to

understand that they are not all the same. Does anyone have

preferences as to where they buy them? Do they buy them pre-ground,

or grind themselves? If you want to respond to me off list, that

would be fine - I appreciate any and all info, including preferred

sources for issues like product quality, cost, coarse vs fine grind,

different types of flours, etc.

Thanks in advance,

Kim in NJ, New to BTVC - Transitioning to SCD

SBS/bowel resection Feb 03, GF since May 1 08

Two boys, ADHD, SPD, leaky gut, bacterial

overgrowth age 3.5; GFCF since July 1 -

Husband along for the ride and supportive, thankfully

> I spent almost two months studying the book, experimenting

> with SCD recipes and foods, and receiving e-mails from a group.

>

> I personally think that it's better to plan before jumping in,

> but when you're ready, yes, then go " cold turkey " .

>

> A few things helpful during the planning stage:

>

> *start going off some of your fav foods which are not SCD-

> compliant

> *experiment with chicken broth and soups

> *try " treat " recipes which use nut butter and nut flour. They

> are tasty and can motivate one to stick to the diet. [however,

> they are not the first thing to eat when you go " cold turkey " .

> And some people can only eat a small amount.]

> *read the book through and then read parts of it over and

> over again. :-)

> *start asking questions here concerning specific foods, if

> you are unclear what to eat, or how to prepare a recipe,

> or when to introduce a food, or where to buy a food.

> *spend more time in your kitchen, organize it, and " pretend "

> you are starting to do the diet.

> *think about what kinds of equipment you might need. I

> bought a cheap stainless steel stock/broth pot from a

> hardware store.

>