gf/cf diet vs. super-nu-thera - Autism Spectrum Message Board

sdgarcia234 · 06-05-2003, 06:56 PM

I am wanting to try both the gf/cf diet and super-nu-thera on my children, the only problem is financially we can only afford to do one for right now. Im not sure which one to do because I feel that they would have good results from doing both. Does anyone out there have any recommendations on which one I should do with my children right now. Thank you!!

rids · 06-05-2003, 08:33 PM

GFCF is not any more expensive than eating with the two, if you make most of it. The added expense comes if you buy the pre-made items from the specialty stores. I found that trying to "imitate" what they are craving is a dismal failure- both homemade and bought
versions. Eggs and sausage and some fruit for breakfast with water to drink. Rice Krispies with rice milk and a bit of honey. Hamburger patty with fries and fruit with clear gatorade to drink for lunch. Chicken and veggies/sweet potato, fruit and flavored non-calorie Sam's choice water for dinner. Water is great - the more the better.
Silk Soy yogurt/fruit/rice cakes with jam or peanut butter for snacks....etc.etc. focus on what can be eaten, not what cannot-it is much easier. Expect the first 72 hours or so to be pure misery, due to withdrawal.

sdgarcia234 · 06-06-2003, 03:10 PM

Have you ran into any problems with the diet at school? Do you pack your childs lunch, or do they provide a gf/cf diet for them? Do you have any problems explaining this to the teachers? Thank you.

rids · 06-07-2003, 04:28 PM

Hi- The school is mandated by law to accomodate his dietary restrictions with suitable alternatives to what is being served to the other kids- it is in his IEP! My son is no longer GFCF, he is only CF- as is our entire family. My other kids have a 504 plan specifically due to their food intolerances, and they must also accomodate them. The teachers were all given a copy of the letter from Dr Megson stating that why they cannot have dairy, Vit A palmitate, dyes & artificials and why ( they have a G1-2 alpha protein defect that makes them unable to properly break down/digest this stuff).

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