It takes guts!

Yesterday I received a comment from a reader who has given up a lot of beloved foods for the sake of her health. 

NJ said: ... After 6 months on the diet I stopped bleeding. Only eating meat, eggs and applesauce. I branched out to veggies and more fruit. But had to keep going back to just meat. Finally was feeling better and started the (almond flour) bread again. Too many veggies and bread did me in. I'm back to meat and eggs again.

Crohn's disease can really test your mettle.

Last weekend I met a young man... who just happens to be a professional chef... newly diagnosed with Crohn's. He has suffered for years with a touchy tummy, but 3 months ago, stricken with a major gut upset, he decided to get himself to the doctor. I spent the better part of Sunday afternoon with him, sharing information about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and how it has promoted intestinal healing in the case of my daughter, Amy.

As we spoke, I could see his inner wheels spinning as he tried to wrap his head around how his life has suddenly turned upside-down, how he will undoubtedly deal with this capricious and potentially life threatening disease for the rest of his days. A tall order for one not-yet-30.

As I said before it takes guts!

"Keep it Simple."

Comments

[Gretchen]

I just thought I should leave a comment since I've been lurking on your and your daughter's blog for a while now. I just turned 30 and I've had colitis for almost 10 years now. My flares were few and far between until the past couple years. I tried the SCD last year for a while and it really helped, but I "fell off the wagon" after a few months for a variety of reasons. I'm back on it now and doing great. I read your blogs for a little virtual camaraderie every now and then. I also tried some of your recipes last Thanksgiving!