Re: Kefir vs. Yogurt/ Ben's die-off over--yes!

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Sheila,

Thanks for the comments--I appreciate it.

Ben is continuing to do well and has adapted to the diet. Oddly,

the less I try to bake the happier he is! He is OK with simple

foods, some of my SCD concoctions, diluted juice. We have come a

long way. He looks terrific! Color is better, mood, I think, is

better over all. He is close to being back 100% energy wise.

I decided, for him and for our family, we are going with the kefir

for now. We are starting with almond milk, very slowly.

I will do yogurt as well, especially when I am ready to introduce

goat yogurt. I've done quite a bit of research. I don't think

lactose is an issue for us, the alcohol can be kept to a bare

minimum. I will fine tune that as we go--don't want that! lol

That is actually my biggest concern.

I'll let you know how we do.

Thanks again,

Lorraine

Ben 16 SCD 3 weeks--looking good!

>

> Hi Lorraine,

>

> >

> > So I come across kefir, from Healing Crow, then to Dom's site.

> There

> > is a lot to read there. Also, Healing Crow answered some good

> > questions I had on yogurt vs. probiotics. He is a biochemist as

> well,

> > there is no doubt that yogurt is better than probiotics. ....

> > Is there a reason we don't promote kefir?

>

>

> Kefir isn't for those just starting out on the diet. After

> fermentation it still retains about 5% lactose, it contains

alcohol

> (from the fermentation process) and it has yeast.

>

> Elaine wrote that it was okay for those who were well on the way

to

> being healed.

>

> for more details see:

> http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/knowledge_base/kb/kefir.htm

>

> Sheila, SCD 59 mos, 22 yrs UC

> mom of and

>