The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is a nutritional regimen used to treat a variety of chronic and auto-immune disorders including Crohn's Disease, Celiac Sprue, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease, Autism and Cystic Fibrosis. Commonly compared to the Atkins Diet and other low-carbohydrate approaches, the SCD eliminates all starches, processed sugars, and complex carbohydrates. Popularized by Elaine Gottschall's book Breaking the Vicious Cycle, the diet is specifically designed to alleviate signs and symptoms of many of these chronic conditions. However, Gottschall makes it clear that if one is thinking about following the diet, one must do so with what she calls "fanatical adherence," meaning that it should be followed to the letter for best results.

excellent recipe book for people who follow the specific carbohydrate diet to manage their inflammatory bowel disease

Fairwinds press has launched a new Specific Carbohydrate Diet cookbook to help those with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

I met with Jill and she shared her experiences with Crohn's disease and the specific carbohydrate diet. Last year, she started a blog, the Dietary Adventures of Jilluck, to show how someone could follow the diet and still have a regular life--in her case that includes a happy marriage and thriving in a demanding professional environment.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is an excellent option in dietary intervention for celiac disease and was originally developed for that purpose over fifty years ago by Dr. Sydney Valentine Haas. Dr. Haas treated over 600 cases of celiac disease with his Specific Carbohydrate Diet . . .

Rochel Weiss speaks about her personal experiences with Crohn's disease and the specific carbohydrate diet. She also shares a few ideas for those just starting out on the SCD diet.