Myth
Some people mistakenly think that just because highly processed artificial foods are not allowed on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet that that means that it is a bland and boring diet devoid of flavor or fun. That is not at all the case. It couldn't be farther from the truth! Busted The SCD is a diet that allows you to be creative, reinventing old favorite recipes and finding ways to enjoy new ingredients that you hadn't previously incorporated into your diet. It is replete with flavor and is the farthest thing from bland out there! The fact that bland grains that are devoid of flavor and nutrients are illegal on the diet by no means translates to the fact that the diet is flavorless. The foods that are illegal are not the ones that bring the flavor to dishes anyway. I, personally, have never enjoyed myself, or met anyone else who has enjoyed for that matter, any type of grains that were unseasoned. I would never have pasta without salt and butter, tomato sauce, pesto, or Alfredo sauce. I would never eat oatmeal without adding copious brown sugar and cinnamon. I wouldn't consider eating a slice of untoasted processed bread. I could never enjoy rice without ample butter, salt, and some pepper mixed in and meat, vegetables and sauce on top. There is not one grain that I can think of that is enjoyable without smothering it in fat, salt, and/or sugar. This is not at all the case for SCD legal foods however, such as fruits and vegetables. I frequently enjoy simple steamed veggies with nothing on them, or raw vegetables without dip. These natural foods are so delicious and have so much depth of flavor that they need nothing else. I believe that the true beauty of their complexities cannot be appreciated until one removes all the processed junk from one's diet that cloud the palate and lead to unnatural flavor expectations. Revelation I found that I am much more sensitive to salt now, since I rarely use it, I can detect much more subtle amounts of it in food; this means that I eat a much healthier amount of sodium and tend to enjoy foods more how they are in their natural state. I also discovered that when I started this diet, I almost instantly gained a much greater appreciation for the depth of flavors and the taste of the sweetness of the natural sugars in fruits and vegetables than I previously did because I no longer had an overly sickeningly sweet standard to compare them too. I was not comparing them to an unrealistic, basic, sweet flavor. I noticed the layers and complexities in these natural gems much more. I craved them much more and was extremely more likely to actually take the effort to peel an orange or cut up a piece of fruit and enjoy it. I became much more motivated to take the two seconds of effort to get to the deliciousness and this also instantaneously improved my health and eating habits. Abundance of Flavor All the foods that are legal on SCD are not only extremely nutritious, but they are also wildly delicious and have many versatile uses as well. They can be enjoyed in many ways, including cooked, raw, plain, and seasoned. (All of these approaches I explore in my recipes.) All the spices and herbs that provide the flavor and spice to dishes are allowed on the SCD. Spices in their pure forms, not those mixed in with other spices and fillers in premade mixes, are all allowed on the diet. These are what bring the true flavor and depth to dishes. You can use them freely and amply to your heart's desire! So, when people say that people on this diet are confined to bland foods that are unexciting, they are simply mistaken. Confusion People don't realize the variety that is included under the umbrella of fruits and vegetables, meats, natural cheeses, seeds, and nuts. I have talked to people that think that that means that I can't eat basically anything. They ask, "what about pizza, pasta, cereal, bread, chips", on and on and on. I think it's laughable when they go on one of these confused rants because what they are not realizing is that all the foods they are thinking of as varied and diverse, providing the "variety" in their diet, are all essentially the same thing! They are all made up of the same few ingredients and consequently only provide certain vitamins and minerals. The diet that I enjoy is diverse, flavorful, and very delicious, providing a wide array of nutrients and ensuring that I receive all the vitamins and minerals that I need and in the amounts that my body needs them. So, as you can see, the myth of the bland and boring diet is just that, and really, the opposite is often the truth. Turning the tables on those who don't believe in the flavorfulness of this diet can serve to show them the truth about what they're really eating. If you're interested in the process of nutrient removal and then attempted replacement thereof with synthetic, less naturally absorbable versions, in processed grains in this day and age, check out my next blog post, which will be on this very topic. If you are interested in the very real concept of culinary racism and how that is linked with the very bland, processed, white, nutrient-devoid diet that is pushed on us today, check out my post on this same topic. I hope you find this information and my story helpful! Stick with it! It may seem hard at the beginning, but trust me, it is well worth it to stay with it! Rely on your willpower and the knowledge that things will get better! You will be able to expand the variety in your diet and your health will improve and you will feel so much healthier and energized! If this diet works for you, it will revolutionize the way you eat and change your life for the better in so many ways that you could never have imagined and you will never want to go back! I know you can do it! I believe in you! And remember that I am here for support and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and ask! And, as always, thank you for reading!
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