Lots of Issues-want to try SCD

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I have an almost 12yr old boy who is severely autistic. He is

limited in what he can eat. He's been GFCF for several years &

doesn't eat anything that requires using a spoon (texture issues I

believe).

My second son (8) has mild asperger's & sensory issues & is not on a

special diet. May have environmental allergies (stuffy nose; snores).

My 4yr old daughter has severe tree nut allergies & is intolerant to

dairy, but is okay with coconut & almonds. She seems to have

environmental allergies as well (dark circles; stuffy nose at times).

The baby is 1 & had severe eczema his first year. He is still

nursing, eating very few solid foods which are just baby mush foods

yet & basic ones, & cannot tolerate dairy, *any* grains, potatoes, &

takes certain vitamins every day (they all do). A big help for him &

my daughter & myself has been cod liver oil.

I am on the restricted diet above which I started because of nursing

my son. However, I have epstein barr, chronic fatigue & have tested

positive for candida & bacteria issues. It was recommended I try

SCD, since I'm " almost " on it already, instead of a typical candida

diet or raw food plan (I eat a lot of raw foods right now). I use

coconut oil a lot in cooking & raw.

I know this will be challenging. The biggest question I have is what

are the staple ingredients - like I believe almonds & almond flour

are big ones. How do you keep the amount needed in? I'm in the

country with limited access to a decent health food store. Sometimes

when I get there the bulk almonds are almost gone. I'm concered

about being able to keep up with it.

Any words of advice or wisdom, encouragement etc welcome & needed.

Thanks very much,

Michele

(mom to 4)