RE: why is buckwheat a no-no?

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen...

For purposes of SCD, buckwheat is technically not allowed.

It may not be a grain in the same way that other grains are (individual kernals

of wheat *are* called " berries " , though! Hmmmm....), but is considered a starch

of the sort that will feed bad gut pathogens.

Patti, mom to Katera

why is buckwheat a no-no?

Buckwheat is technically a fruit, so why is it included in the " illegal "

grains list?

Thanks!

Ellen

day 2 of SCD for 8 y/o dd who has Crohn's

[Guest guest]

In the same way that potatoes and corn are veggies but are not allowed

either. They are starchy.

Becky

mom to Noah (6, HFA) and (3, NT)

SCD 3 months

> It may not be a grain in the same way that other grains are

(individual

> kernals of wheat *are* called " berries " , though! Hmmmm....), but is

> considered a starch of the sort that will feed bad gut pathogens.

[Guest guest]

>

> Buckwheat is technically a fruit, so why is it included in the " illegal "

grains list?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Ellen

I'm guessing here that it contains disaccharide starch. It's a guess.

Carol F.