Beyond the GFCF Diet Implementation
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Beyond a GFCF Diet
DIET IMPLEMENTATION
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Making Changes
Develop a new routine
Monday bone broth Saturday meatloaf Sunday special breads, crackers Use aids: crock pot, bread machine
Learn to cook without
processed foods Share family meals
Consider Your Child
Allergies, intolerances Rotation diet, SCD, GFCF, more Likes and dislikes Picky eaters
Textures Smell, taste, visual Adapt and modify favorite foods
Create 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 Dinner Turkey Meatloaf Mashed sweet potatoes Sautéed broccoli Beef Pot Roast with beets and celery root Scrambled eggs and bacon Lamb kofta Cultured veggies Sautéed spinach Blueberry smoothie Turkey patty Chicken apple sausage Sweet potato patties Fresh fruit Black Bean Chili Mole Almond crackers
Oven “fried” chicken Tuscan Chicken Pasta fingers with dipping sauce with sautéed zucchini or Steamed green beans 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
assistance Food Matters! You are what you eat.