Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Eating socially is a big no no. Once you've adjusted to the diet and can tolerate raw foods, fruit and veggie trays are good options. Also, salad with a squeeze of lemon juice. Some people are on the diet a really long time before they can tolerate anything raw. Also, watch out for shredded cheese as it always has added starches to keep it from sticking. If a place shreds their own cheese, it should be ok. I am also a social drinker. Red wine is permitted but it has to be dry and no added sugars. From this group, I've learned that reds from california, italy, and austrailia don't have sugar added after the wine making process due to laws against it so I stick with wines from those places. Vodka, gin, and white rum are definately permitted. My new fave is to mix the juice of 1 lemon with a tablespoon of honey until combined, fill the cup up with ice and top off with club soda. I've been to several social events at my friend's houses and bring my own mixes and mix onsite. In bars, I'll sometimes drink a vodka and diet coke (I'd rather diet sprite or fresca but they are hard to find) since a diet coke is permitted on the diet very occassionally. If you go to a bar where they make their own mojitos, you could get them to make you one without sugar and add an artificial sweetener. Keep in mind though, that the sweetener packs have illegals and you'll need to bring a bottle of sweet and low. I drink my mojitos with no added sweeteners but I love sour. As for food, bring your own in the beginning. You can never trust that food doesn't have added illegals. I always eat before an event and bring snack foods in my purse to snack on. Now that I'm a little more advanced, I will eat fruit. Your friends will know why you've brought the food and for everyone else, just tell them you have allergies. My biggest piece of advice is to take it slow. Start off with the intro and then add a new food every 3 days or slow. Very well cooked peeled and deseeded veggies. Pecanbread.com has a stage list that works for some but not others. It's just a guideline but very helpful and with easy recipes. Don't overdo the yogurt. Start slow with that too. I was able to tolerate about a tablespoon after a couple months on the diet. What situation are you in? Knowing your diagnosis, will help other give advice too. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 19 months > > Hi Everyone! It will be my first time on scd-I am a bit nervous but feel I am ready and have exhausted all medical options. I am slowly adjusting this month and being mindful of what I eat but will officially start Sept. 1st. Do you have any advice that would help me get through the first few months-I love food and drink socially and wonder if there are tasty options for both that you all love. I've been reading all the great e-mails and am thankful that there are so many people in my situation that have benefited so much from the diet. Thanks again and I look forward to checking in with all of you. Jules > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks so much for the alcohol info-I like my drinks occasionally and was afraid I had to give up red wine. Also, appreciate the little tips-I will need all the help I can get!To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2009 11:00:28 AMSubject: Re: first time SCD Eating socially is a big no no. Once you've adjusted to the diet and can tolerate raw foods, fruit and veggie trays are good options. Also, salad with a squeeze of lemon juice. Some people are on the diet a really long time before they can tolerate anything raw. Also, watch out for shredded cheese as it always has added starches to keep it from sticking. If a place shreds their own cheese, it should be ok. I am also a social drinker. Red wine is permitted but it has to be dry and no added sugars. From this group, I've learned that reds from california, italy, and austrailia don't have sugar added after the wine making process due to laws against it so I stick with wines from those places. Vodka, gin, and white rum are definately permitted. My new fave is to mix the juice of 1 lemon with a tablespoon of honey until combined, fill the cup up with ice and top off with club soda. I've been to several social events at my friend's houses and bring my own mixes and mix onsite. In bars, I'll sometimes drink a vodka and diet coke (I'd rather diet sprite or fresca but they are hard to find) since a diet coke is permitted on the diet very occassionally. If you go to a bar where they make their own mojitos, you could get them to make you one without sugar and add an artificial sweetener. Keep in mind though, that the sweetener packs have illegals and you'll need to bring a bottle of sweet and low. I drink my mojitos with no added sweeteners but I love sour. As for food, bring your own in the beginning. You can never trust that food doesn't have added illegals. I always eat before an event and bring snack foods in my purse to snack on. Now that I'm a little more advanced, I will eat fruit. Your friends will know why you've brought the food and for everyone else, just tell them you have allergies. My biggest piece of advice is to take it slow. Start off with the intro and then add a new food every 3 days or slow. Very well cooked peeled and deseeded veggies. Pecanbread.com has a stage list that works for some but not others. It's just a guideline but very helpful and with easy recipes. Don't overdo the yogurt. Start slow with that too. I was able to tolerate about a tablespoon after a couple months on the diet. What situation are you in? Knowing your diagnosis, will help other give advice too. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 19 months > > Hi Everyone! It will be my first time on scd-I am a bit nervous but feel I am ready and have exhausted all medical options. I am slowly adjusting this month and being mindful of what I eat but will officially start Sept. 1st. Do you have any advice that would help me get through the first few months-I love food and drink socially and wonder if there are tasty options for both that you all love. I've been reading all the great e-mails and am thankful that there are so many people in my situation that have benefited so much from the diet. Thanks again and I look forward to checking in with all of you. Jules > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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