Common SCD mistakes and hints

Honey: too much, and too early. Honey is high in carbohydrates, and it can feed candida and parasites. It is proven that manuka honey can help with bacteria and ulcers, but it should still be treated carefully at the beginning. 

Fruits: same as honey, plus they have acids. If  an ulcer or GERD is present, this should be limited.

Yoghurt and kefir: it is very, very important to make them yourself, to get the probiotic, immune modulating and wound healing effects but without lactose. And if dairy intolerance is unclear, it should be avoided at the beginning. Might be substituted with self made nut yoghurt, but only if  no nut allergy is present.

Coffee and black tea: they have acids that can aggravate the inflammation. Drink green tea instead, or Oolong tea, which is only half fermented, so it is between green and black tea. 

Eggs: often problematic. Try with care in a later stage, and start with raw eggs in soup or boiled. 

Nuts: should be ingested only in small amounts. They are rich in fibre, and fibre might aggravate SIBO. Especially troublesome seem to be cashew and peanuts, so delay the introduction of those. 

Supplements:  Helpful, but not necessary, depending on the underlying problem. Common are: digestive enzymes, Betaine HCL, bile salts, Vitamin B complex, multivitamins (no iron!), s. boulardii and L.acidophilus. Should have no carbohydrate fillers as starch, maltodextrin, lactose, sugar. 

Not doing the intro diet: the intro diet is a very important part of the diet. It should be done at least for two days, but not longer than 4. Best to start on the weekend due to possible side effects like fatigue, bone pains, headaches etc. 

Else: prepare food in batches and freeze. Plan ahead. Stay focused, and acknowledge your setbacks. Give it 3-4days time when new food is introduced: a small amount on day one, a bigger portion on day two, and on day three. If no adverse effects occur, try the next. If adverse effects are experienced,it is necessary to go back a step and to wait 2-3 days. Retry the offending food at a later stage. Additionally, try to introduce at least two new vegetables per fruit. This is to avoid overflowing your system with sugars.