According to wikipedia, The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is a nutritional regimen that is promoted as treating a variety of chronic and auto-immune disorders including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, coeliac disease, autism, cystic fibrosis, schizophrenia, dyslexia, depression, dyspraxia, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder and more.
The SCD eliminates complex carbohydrates (disaccharides and polysaccharides) and refined sugars, as well as lactose above a significant amount. Popularized by Elaine Gottschall's book Breaking the Vicious Cycle, the diet is specifically designed to alleviate symptoms of many of these chronic conditions. According to Gottschall, for best results the diet must be strictly followed for an adequate period of time.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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