Guest guest Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > > > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > > 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 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. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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