Re: Celiac and returning to normal diet

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>> We gratefully welcome any more suggestions or stories. 

My 14 year old son is on the diet for UC. We know firsthand how hard the SCD

can be for a teenager. I'm doing it 100% with him for moral support and we have

kind of a challenge going - who will go the longest without cheating (even 1

bite).

Some things that I've found that have made it easier for him (but not

necessarily easier for me):

1) Keep LOTS of legal food around the house so he's never gets too hungry.

2) Be willing to " duplicate " party or special event food and deliver it when

needed. My son went to a football team party where they were having chili and

cornbread. I made chili with spiced ground turkey and tomato sauce and

applesauce muffins and took them to the party so he'd have something similar to

eat. Apple crisp for dessert too, which is what everyone else had. I've also

made pizza.

3) Help plan ahead and pack lunches that don't look " gross " . His favorite lunch

is 2 sirloin burgers, pecan flat bread to wrap them in (in a separate bag so it

doesn't get soggy), a baggy of ketchup, applesauce, juice and muffins or almond

butter " brownies " . The kids at school don't seem to think this looks too weird,

so he eats it and fills up. He also takes an after school snack - usually juice

and muffins.

Good luck!

Liz