Wine and whiskey are legal, brandy and sherry are not. For more information on individual alcoholic beverages, please see the legal/illegal list on the Breaking the Cycle website. Any fresh or frozen meat without illegal SCD ingredients. Carefully check labels for additives in solutions. Favorite organic. Canned tuna wrapped in water or its own juice is legal. Below is a list of allowed (legal) foods and foods that are not allowed (illegal) while following the specific carbohydrate diet™, as described in the book Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall. Sickle cell disease™ is a progressive diet and the introduction of many of these foods should be postponed until recovery has occurred, please read the book “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” for more information. Some general guidelines are not cereals (p.
e.g. rice, wheat, corn, oats, etc.), no processed foods, no starchy vegetables (e.g. potatoes, yams, etc.), no canned vegetables, no flour, no sugar, no sweeteners other than honey and saccharin, and no dairy products except homemade yogurt fermented for 24 hours and prepared according to the instructions in the book. Rum and tequila are not on the legal/illegal list of the pecan bread list. However, I found an old letter from Elaine saying that consuming light rum was fine, but not black rum, but I couldn`t find anything in the SCD world that talks about tequila. Based on the fact that Elaine has stated that she agrees with the occasional use of light rum, I think it`s fair to assume that light, golden rums are relatively safe to consume on the SCD diet. When evaluating dark and spicy rums, the picture becomes a little murkier unless you receive written confirmation from the manufacturer that these rums may contain artificial additives, making them SCD illegal. I would also like to warn people that rums are made with yeast that may or may not be entirely consumed during the fermentation process, making rum a riskier liquor to consume as part of the diet. An alcohol or spirit drink is a liquid containing at least 20% alcohol by volume (ABV) produced by a distillation process. A liqueur or cordial is an alcoholic beverage made with added sugar and flavored with spices, herbs and other aromatic flavor enhancers.
A liquor can have any alcohol content, with most spirits nationwide having to have at least 40% alcohol. Labeling laws in developed countries are the only clue we can use to decide whether an alcoholic beverage in the SCD diet is legal. If a bottle of alcohol does not explicitly state what type of product it is (whisky, vodka, etc.), it is probably certain that it is a liquor of some kind. To familiarize yourself with the many types of liquors, check out this list. Whisky is a distilled liquor made from grain must. Whiskies are strictly regulated worldwide and can be made from a variety of grains, including: barley, barley malt, rye, rye malt, wheat, and corn (corn). Whiskies are divided into sub-classifications according to the grain used. However, all whiskies are distilled to 80-90% ABV and then ground with water.
Whisky derives most of its aroma from the type of cask (usually wood) in which it is aged. Even without understanding the sub-classifications of whiskies, it is useful to know that all whiskies in the SCD diet are legal. Now you may be thinking, “Great, I`m free at home as long as I stick to the legal list!” Well, not so fast. I`m inclined to share a few details with you before making your final decision the next time you pick up a bottle. Brandy is considered a spirit and is made from the distillation of wine, but the problem is that most eaux-de-vie are refined with added sugar and caramel color. Cognac is actually a very heavily regulated type of brandy. Originally, I had high hopes, only to discover that it is usually refined with added sugar and caramel too (except probably some extremely expensive brands). Port wines are wines that are stopped prematurely during the fermentation process by adding a natural grape brandy called aguardiente. This leaves residual sugar in Port wine, making it illegal. Finally, sherry is a drink that starts as a fully fermented wine, but is then fortified with brandy, making it illegal.
I just got an email from Gay Bauer, the founder of SCDiet.net, about a new product on the market that might interest you: croissant-free sodas from a company called Green Bee. None with an illegal SCD starch coating or containing illegal ingredients used in the roasting process (as is the case with most commercial mixed nuts). Check the legal/illegal list on the Breaking the Cycle website for full details on each vegetable. Canned tuna wrapped in water or its own juice is legal. As always, check the list of ingredients before buying. For example, “Love Potion” would not be SCD-legal because of the Cocoa Nibs. Wine and whiskey are legal, brandy and sherry are not. For more information on individual alcoholic beverages, please see the legal/illegal list on the Breaking the Cycle website. Hi Kevin,I. I can`t believe they`re still tagging! Real? I`ll have to keep an eye on it. I think Tab still has natural/artificial flavors, which makes it fundamentally illegal. This is the legal/illegal SCD list with the most food and the latest information! TaB by Coca Cola Company is illegal.
Only Evil Empire TaB is legal and I have never been able to find that. Homemade spices and illegal SCD food-free salad dressings are legal. Recipes are available online and in specialized cookbooks Do not use commercial products containing additives, preservatives, sugar and other illegal foods affected by sickle cell disease. Most vinegars are legal, with the exception of balsamic vinegar (except homemade; some recipes exist online). Most teas and coffee are allowed. For more information, see the legal/illegal list on the Breaking the Cycle website. Below is a list of allowed (legal) foods and foods that are not allowed (illegal) while adhering to the specific carbohydrate diet™, as described in the book Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall. Sickle cell anemia™ is a progressive diet and the introduction of many of these foods should be postponed until recovery has taken place, please read the book “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” for more information. Some general guidelines are, no grains (e.g. rice, wheat, corn, oats, etc.), no processed foods, no starchy vegetables (potatoes, yams, etc.), no canned vegetables of any kind, no flour, no sugar, no sweeteners except honey and saccharin, and no dairy products except homemade yogurt fermented for 24 hours and prepared according to the instructions in the book. Swiss chard (red, green, rainbow and Swiss).
Sauerkraut, kimchi, cucumbers and other fermented foods are allowed as long as they are made without illegal SCD foods or added sugar. Most teas and coffee are allowed. For more information, see the legal/illegal list on the Breaking the Cycle website. If you opt for one or two glasses on the SCD diet, you probably won`t have a significant effect on digestion. In my opinion, however, there are two important points that we can take away from our discussion on alcohol. The first is that moderation is key; Stick to one or two drinks once or twice a week. The second is to educate yourself and carefully choose a type of SCD legal alcohol. Do not use commercial products containing additives, preservatives, sugar and other illegal sickle cell foods. Tab is legal and always has the same reaction when I walk into a room and taste the old lemonade: “I didn`t know they were doing Tab!” So I don`t mention SCD and pretend I just want to be eccentric. Unflavored gelatin, baking soda (but not powder) and cellulose (only in supplements) are allowed.
All types of eggs are allowed, preferably organic and free-range. None are allowed, including chocolate, carob, licorice and marshmallows. The only caveat is that some families have done well with pure honey candy for all processed and breaded products such as chicken nuggets and canned foods. No artificial sweeteners except Sweet`N Low (saccharin is allowed, but it may not be healthy). Hi Kristen, No, Izze drinks are made from juice concentrates. The FDA allows companies not to list sub-ingredients if they wish. The concentrates could therefore contain added sugar, which does not need to be disclosed. Swiss chard is similar to spinach/celery, so it is legal. It also reminds me a bit of the cabbage family, so use it with caution when gas is still a problem – Elaine Any fresh or frozen meat without illegal SCD ingredients. Carefully check labels for additives in solutions. Favorite organic. Sauerkraut, kimchi, cucumbers and other fermented foods are allowed as long as they are made without illegal SCD foods or added sugar.
Thanks for the info, we started the SCD implementation regime today. I had read in BTVC that diet sodas were fine, but I didn`t really think they could be legal for sickle cell anemia. Your blog seems to be very informative and I can`t wait to discover more! I appreciate a tab while reading this helpful article. In Part II, we discussed the legal SCD wine produced by the fermentation process. This guide examines SCD legal spirits, which are drinkable liquids containing ethanol produced by distillation of fruits, grains or vegetables. If you missed a game, I`ll make sure you go back and reread it to better understand how alcohol affects your digestive system. If you`re like me, you`ll want to better understand why certain types of alcohol were illegal.