DIET IMPLEMENTATION

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Beyond a GFCF Diet

Making Changes

Develop a new routine Monday bone broth Saturday meatloaf Sunday special breads, crackers

Use aids: crock pot, bread machineLearn to cook without

processed foodsShare family meals

Consider Your Child

Allergies, intolerancesRotation diet, SCD, GFCF, moreLikes and dislikesPicky eaters

Textures Smell, taste, visual

Adapt and modify favorite foodsCreate safe environment

Strategies for Success

Prepare a written meal plan Consider family needs

Picky eaters Adapt family favorites

Develop a grocery list Know what you need Locate hard to find ingredients

Sample Meal Plan

Breakfast Lunch DinnerScrambled eggs and bacon Sautéed spinach

Lamb kofta Cultured veggies

Turkey MeatloafMashed sweet potatoes Sautéed broccoli

Blueberry smoothieTurkey patty

Black Bean Chili MoleAlmond crackers

Beef Pot Roast with beets and celery root

Chicken apple sausageSweet potato pattiesFresh fruit

Oven “fried” chicken fingers with dipping sauceSteamed green beans

Tuscan Chicken Pasta with sautéed zucchini or kale

Snacks: Remember to include protein, carb and fat. Sliced apple or pear with nut/seed butter; Hummus and raw veggies; almonds or other nut/seed and unsweetened applesauce; trail mix, smoothie, coconut date balls

Overcome the Obstacles

Cost too much! Improves with meal planning Pay now or pay later

Too hard Change your focus, support groups Cookbooks and magazines for inspiration

Stick to it!

Make a commitment Reevaluate and adjust Meet with a diet counselor/food coach if you

need assistanceFood Matters! You are what you eat.