his book serves as a comprehensive guide for the Dairy-Free version of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet(tm) (SCD-DF). The original SCD, introduced by Elaine Gottschall in Breaking the Vicious Cycle, has been further researched and developed to help people with autism and ADHD. Most children (and adults) with autism or ADHD also suffer from digestive issues ranging from constipation and reflux to diarrhea and low vitamin/mineral levels. These issues may seem minor but addressing them through the SCD-DF can play a pivotal role in improving behavior, mood, cognition, and language.This book gives readers the information they need to successfully start and stay on the SCD-DF. Drawing on over a decade of a nurse's clinical experience with the SCD-DF, the first part of the book: > Explains the scientific research that supports the SCD-DF (in a way that families understand) > Answers frequently asked questions > Describes how conditions-from anxiety and eczema to reflux and motor coordination-are also tied to autism and ADHD > Gives clear information on supplements > Guides families on how to start the SCD-DF: from building a support network and setting up the kitchen to what to expect on the first days of the diet.The second half of the book contains over 150 SCD-DF recipes, and includes a transitional shopping list, weekly meal plans, and themed menu ideas.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the rate of autism has now increased to 1 in 68 children in the US. It is imperative that we find a better way in which to address this health challenge faced by so many in our next generation. Most children (and adults) with autism or ADHD also suffer from digestive issues ranging from constipation and reflux to diarrhea and low vitamin/mineral levels. These issues may seem minor but addressing them through the SCD-DF can play a pivotal role in improving behavior, mood, cognition, and language.The SCD for Autism and ADHD draws on over a decade of a nurse s clinical experience with the SCD-DF and written in collaboration with an established SCD author. The first part of the book explains the scientific research that supports the SCD-DF dietary intervention. It describes how conditions from anxiety and eczema to reflux and motor coordination are also tied to autism and ADHD. It guides families on how to start the SCD-DF from building a support network and setting up the kitchen to shopping lists, meal plans, and what to expect on the first days of the diet.The second part of this book contains over 30 SCD-DF recipes organized into categories such as Bakery, Breakfast, Snacks, Meats, Drinks, and Desserts; with child-friendly recipes ranging from Grandma s Basic Pancakes and SCD Chicken Nuggets to Tater Tots and Lemon Vanilla Cake. It also includes a sample transitional menu, weekly meal plans, and themed menu ideas.

The ѕресіfіс carbohydrate diet (SCD) was dеvеlореd іn the 1930ѕ as a dіеtаrу protocol іntеndеd fоr раtіеntѕ wіth сеlіас disease but hаѕ since bееn employed to trеаt Crоhn'ѕ dіѕеаѕе, ulсеrаtіvе соlіtіѕ, diverticulitis and сhrоnіс diarrhea. The SCD рrоtосоl саllѕ fоr ѕtrісt аvоіdаnсе and еlіmіnаtіоn оf аll grains, lасtоѕе, and ѕuсrоѕе derived саrbоhуdrаtеѕ frоm a реrѕоn'ѕ dіеt wіth thе direct аіm оf restoring and maintaining a healthy intestinal mісrоbіаl рrоfіlе. While bасtеrіа іn thе іntеѕtіnаl trасt naturally оссur, аnd are, іn fасt, nесеѕѕаrу for healthy and adequate dіgеѕtіvе funсtіоn, an overabundance оf any ѕіnglе bасtеrіаl ѕресіеѕ саn hаvе profound еffесtѕ іnсludіng: (і) thе production оf аn excess of ѕhоrt chain оrgаnіс асіdѕ (thuѕ lowering thе pH оf the соlоn); (іі) an increase in thе production of metabolic bурrоduсtѕ оf fеrmеntаtіоn аѕ wеll аѕ bасtеrіаl tоxіnѕ; аnd (ііі) a роѕѕіblе mutаtіоn of ѕоmе hаrmlеѕѕ bacteria іntо раthоlоgісаl fоrmѕ. Suсh buіlduрѕ have been аѕѕосіаtеd wіth еріthеlіаl іnflаmmаtіоn of thе іntеѕtіnаl mucosa, mаlаbѕоrрtіоn of vitamin B12 in thе іlеum, and lіріd mаlаbѕоrрtіоn in the ileum and jеjunum, whісh соuld реrреtuаtе deficiencies іn fаt ѕоlublе vіtаmіnѕ. Bacterial оvеrgrоwth mау also dаmаgе іntеѕtіnаl vіllі, lіmіtіng thе ѕurfасе аrеа wіthіn thе іntеѕtіnе thаt іѕ capable оf аbѕоrbіng nutrіеntѕ рrореrlу rеѕultіng іn gаѕ, blоаtіng, аbdоmіnаl сrаmріng, dіаrrhеа аnd steatorrhea.

“This clever book is not just a great supplement to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet . . . but will also ensure the whole family enjoys a healthy . . . yummy diet.” —Mik Aidt, Founder and co-webmaster, www.scdiet.org The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is a strict grain-free, lactose-free, and sucrose-free dietary regimen intended for those suffering from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (both forms of IBD), celiac disease, IBS, cystic fibrosis, and autism. For those suffering from gastrointestinal illnesses, this book offers a method for easing symptoms and pain, and ultimately regaining health. Recipes for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet(TM) includes a diverse and delicious collection of 150 SCD-friendly recipes and more than eighty dairy-free recipes. The easy-to-make and culturally diverse recipes featured in the book include breakfast dishes, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, such as Hazelnut-Vanilla Pancakes, Olive Sandwich Bread, Chicken Satay, Roasted Bass with Parsley Butter, Thin Crust Pizza, Gretel’s Gingerbread Cookies, and Mango Ice Cream. Full-color photos will inspire you to get cooking again. In addition, personal anecdotes accompany each section of this book. Find out more at www.scdrecipe.com/cookbook/. “Raman Prasad shares his personal experience in this comprehensive cookbook. It is a wonderful contribution and tribute to Elaine Gottschall and it will be an invaluable resource for those suffering with gastrointestinal issues. He provides a comprehensive overview of the science behind the diet, menus, holiday traditions, and gourmet recipes. This book will give families the confidence they need to heal.” —Pam Ferro, R.N., Founder of The Gottschall Autism Center

The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, 3rd Edition explains the best diets for children with food intolerances and hypersensitivities that stem from altered biochemistry and which may be causing problems in learning, behavior, development, attention, sensory responses, sleep, and digestion. The authors provide guidelines to help parents determine which diets may be helpful for their child’s specific symptoms and needs. One of the challenges that parents face is coping with children who have picky appetites and crave the very foods that negatively affect their behavior, focus, and development. Linked to this is the challenge of finding ways to get their children to eat the healthy foods that will improve their nutrition. This book provides suggestions for feeding picky eaters, including those with texture issues. The 3rd edition of The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook provides a current and greatly expanded review of the most commonly used diets that are important in the treatment of ADHD and autism. There are recipes appropriate to specific diets as indicated by icons and descriptors with each recipe. The authors share details about just how and why each diet works, examine specialty ingredients in-depth, and provide extensive resources and references. The specialty diets covered include: Gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free Feingold diet: low phenol, low salicylate diet Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) Anti-yeast/candida diets, or Body Ecology Diet Low Oxalate Diet (LOD) FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-, Di- and Mono-saccharides, And Polyols) Anti-inflammatory diet Rotation diet Despite the restrictions of these diets, this cookbook offers an array of tasty choices that kids and the whole family will love, including shakes, muffins, breads, rice and beans, vegetables, salads, main dishes, stews, and even sweets and treats. You’ll also find recommendations for school lunches and snacks. This comprehensive guide and cookbook is chock-full of helpful info and research, and includes more than 150 kid-friendly recipes, suitable to the variety of specialty diets.

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