tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post7014352773066281477..comments2023-09-07T08:30:35.622-06:00Comments on Willowjak Boys: Gluten-Casein Free Diet ExplanationStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862459438694060262noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-9717577901538138822009-12-01T00:47:24.561-07:002009-12-01T00:47:24.561-07:00My son is autistic and finding food that he can en...My son is autistic and finding food that he can enjoy during the holidays has always been a nightmare. After a recommendation from someone in one of my support groups, I found out about a Nutrition Coach named Rose Cole, I went to her site and found loads of great gluten free recipes. Please make sure to check it out! http://www.RoseCole.com/HolidayCookBookStefhttp://www.wellnesswithrose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-48153247761855500152009-10-22T06:52:39.364-06:002009-10-22T06:52:39.364-06:00I was able to witness the before and after affects...I was able to witness the before and after affects of one of my students on the GFCF diet. It was amazing to see the differences in that little boy regarding his behaviour, articulation and rate of speech and language improvements. I always knew whenhe had had pizza at a birthday party because he would have many melt downs following. Kudos to you Stacey. It's not an easy or inexpensive diet to keep up with. Way to go Mama!Sarah Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049343694922415344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-5773109115701904912009-10-21T21:42:27.860-06:002009-10-21T21:42:27.860-06:00Ill testify to the changes in the boys...I was the...Ill testify to the changes in the boys...I was there when you started it and my Will actually watched the wiggles...and Ow stop itching...really to me it all comes back to if you're not feeling well physically how are you going to learn and behave? Proud of your boys and all their accomplishments! And you too!Courtenagrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330512677051792182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-37556445433917428162009-10-21T19:23:00.555-06:002009-10-21T19:23:00.555-06:00This was very informative. Thank you!This was very informative. Thank you!Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-40103939135616124702009-10-20T21:47:51.976-06:002009-10-20T21:47:51.976-06:00Thanks Stacey!Thanks Stacey!Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508647658368782915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-6419199008728105572009-10-20T17:31:31.157-06:002009-10-20T17:31:31.157-06:00I am so glad that this is working for you. I'm...I am so glad that this is working for you. I'm pretty ignorant about the specialized diets but you've really done a great job at explaining it.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-54212271002172464832009-10-20T16:41:25.780-06:002009-10-20T16:41:25.780-06:00I follow this blog, I don't know if you do or ...I follow this blog, I don't know if you do or if she follows you, but You might be interested. She is a good woman!<br /><br />http://myfivemen.blogspot.com/Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-81979791711688391572009-10-20T13:47:18.725-06:002009-10-20T13:47:18.725-06:00As a retired Special Ed. teacher I have had severa...As a retired Special Ed. teacher I have had several autistic blessings over the years. It is amazing what a difference diet can make.<br /><br />I popped over from Mrs4444's amn really enjoyed my read.<br /><br />As we say down here in the Ozark hills and hollers, "ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day!!!"Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-91436938329267394862009-10-20T12:28:07.508-06:002009-10-20T12:28:07.508-06:00This is fascinating. I'm tempted to try it on ...This is fascinating. I'm tempted to try it on my kids...and myself! :) I tried the candida diet for about six weeks and it was great at home, but very disruptive socially. I felt bad having to grill the wait staff at restaurants with my restrictive questions. And eating in a friend's home was impossible. But this night and day difference you describe is amazing. I am tempted to give it another try.<br /><br />--Oh, and I'm here via Half Past Kissin' Time.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703356045366140496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-19351936470549633292009-10-20T11:31:15.570-06:002009-10-20T11:31:15.570-06:00Debi, Caution Flag & Viv-
If you are all serio...Debi, Caution Flag & Viv-<br />If you are all serious about taking it on, I agree. It is a LOT of hard work and it's costly. We went cold turkey and I found that the easiest way. My biggest tips are to first figure out your kids' favourite foods/main food items. Write them out then do your research ahead of time to find their alternative GFCF versions. Look for recipes or GFCF websites that list products you can buy. The kids will most likely go into withdrawal the first few days and it is HELL! but worth it. If you have alternatives on hand, it won't be so difficult. <br />Great resources: <br /><br />http://gfcf-diet.talkaboutcuringautism.org/index.htm<br /><br />http://www.specialeats.com/<br /><br />Great bread mixes:<br />http://www.breadsfromanna.com/Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862459438694060262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-45775701722192722732009-10-20T11:16:40.080-06:002009-10-20T11:16:40.080-06:00Viv-
Spelt is an ancient grain that has recently ...Viv-<br /><br />Spelt is an ancient grain that has recently had a comeback. SOME people have found that their digestive systems can handle it as an alternative to wheat, BUT IT DOES CONTAIN GLUTEN! The grain is naturally high in fiber, and contains significantly more protein than wheat. Spelt is also higher in B complex vitamins, and both simple and complex carbohydrates. <br /><br />There are a lot of GF breads out there that contain rice or tapioca, perhaps your ped recommended it because spelt has more nutritional value and some gluten-sensitive people can handle it. <br /><br />I would personally recommend going 100% gluten-free and at a later time, adding spelt back in to see if you notice a change. That would be the only way you would really know the effect gluten and spelt has on your child. GOOD LUCK!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862459438694060262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-44942740581404805762009-10-20T08:42:55.834-06:002009-10-20T08:42:55.834-06:00Hi Stacey and all,
Your blog is fantastic, clear, ...Hi Stacey and all,<br />Your blog is fantastic, clear, concise and powerful! I'm so glad your family has seen such dramatic improvement. I have developed sourdough bread recipes that are free of gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, yeast, sweeteners, gums and baking powders. They taste great, are nutrient dense, highly digestible and have long shelf life. People who cannot eat bread can eat my bread. Please keep sharing. glutenfreesourdough.blogspot.com.Gluten Free Sourdough Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076238876621485015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-76563158939922981382009-10-20T08:33:01.026-06:002009-10-20T08:33:01.026-06:00I've often heard that when this diet works, it...I've often heard that when this diet works, it's almost miraculous. I'm so glad it's working for you. It was suggested to us years ago that we try it for oral motor apraxia, but I felt overwhelmed at the changes it would require of me. Now we are dealing with Asperger-like symptoms in another of our kids, and you've got me thinking that maybe it's time to change the diet.Caution/Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172990197662644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-56466690438713163732009-10-20T07:35:19.219-06:002009-10-20T07:35:19.219-06:00I have known Stacey since before the twins were bo...I have known Stacey since before the twins were born. I was around during the diagnosis, I have seen the behaviours, watched the boys grow up and change. I love those boys and their entire family!!! Last Easter, my daughter & I went out to visit. We hadn't seen Will in a year and a half. We had kept in touch with Stacey's visits home and through the blog. I couldn't wait to see the changes in Will that I had heard all about!! We arrived from the airport to see a very similar Will to the one I remembered from a year & a half ago. I was sad and a little disappointed. Then we discovered that Will had "stolen" some of his brothers pizza left on the table....The next day we awoke to a new Will. Honestly, the memory still brings a tear to my eye. The Will they had been telling us about was here!!! He laughed with us & interacted with us. He even imitated his brother and learned a new phrase "ewwww gross!" and knew just the appropriate time to use it! I sure saw first hand enough proof to convince me of how important this diet is!! You guys just keep up the good work. I know it isn't easy to stick to, but it is worth it!! I love and miss all of you!!! DanaDananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-74553495742916195202009-10-20T07:24:53.602-06:002009-10-20T07:24:53.602-06:00If you have tried it (and don't mind me asking...If you have tried it (and don't mind me asking) what about spelt? Does the gluten in spelt affect your boys? *I have one that is in the process of becoming gluten free, but, our ped advocates for spelt in place of regular gluten free breadVivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508647658368782915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-74835537664503227882009-10-20T01:23:58.560-06:002009-10-20T01:23:58.560-06:00Many of the recommendations are little different t...Many of the recommendations are little different than the diets recommended for diabetics. Dairy seems to seldom be a real culprit unless the person is lactose intolerant and then the symptoms are rather obvious (my wife is lactose intolerant and has been since birth).<br /><br />Reduction of carbs (which tend to be grain based in the American diet) seems to be the key for main types of control.<br /><br />Good luck with your kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027973862125764895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-18252102966827870012009-10-20T01:06:15.082-06:002009-10-20T01:06:15.082-06:00All the more reason that I need to get you that co...All the more reason that I need to get you that copy of Jenny's book. It's really more detailed than just wheat and dairy. Gluten and casein are found in so many sources... once you get the book, I would be happy to point you to more resources. It really isn't worth trying, if you don't eliminate ALL gluten and casein, or you'll never know if it's working or not.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862459438694060262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24497270.post-2670805601424652002009-10-20T00:39:02.519-06:002009-10-20T00:39:02.519-06:00WOW! I haven't heard all of this info but now ...WOW! I haven't heard all of this info but now that i have, I am going to give this diet a try!<br />We already do a natural diet, so it will just mean cutting wheat and milk out. <br />Thanks so much for posting this.debi9kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286605221733340094noreply@blogger.com