In need of low carb help.....

Have you tried the BRATY diet? (Bananas, rice, apples, toast, yoghurt). It is what they recommend for Diahrea and can be used long term (not forever; but more than several days). It helped my son when he had problems due to allergies and intolerances (to get his system back on track). FYI

I assume by restricting carbs he does not mean fiber in general (which counts as a carb), just carbs from grains, starches / sugars, yes? Or in other words, have you clarified if what he means is "net carbs"?

I once never imagined that I would suggest fried pork skins, but they are a great way to get that carb fix when you need a crunchy, salty treat. They are a great substitute for potato chips

2youngatheart wrote: »

I will try the pork skins...I am not eating enough calories at the moment...so calories will help.

2youngatheart wrote: »

I will try the pork skins...I am not eating enough calories at the moment...so calories will help.

frito lay makes some, they are 240 cals for the bag -3 servings in a bag at 80 cals each, 15 g of fat...ZERO carbs...and they are actually tasty!

There isn't enough info here about your specific medical issues, but my guess is this holistic doctor is trying to reduce inflammation in your body, trying to make your body utilized fats better because low and lower carb diets are generally higher in fat, or thinks you have a yeast overgrowth in your intestinal tract, and is trying you on a "yeast elimination diet".

Having your GB out can cause diarrhea for years and years. Normally someone with a GB out would be advised to lower fat intake and increase bulky fibers.

I think an elimination diet sounds better in this case, but since you are set on this 18 week trial, stop eating so much meat. Low carb diets aren't high protein. They are moderate protein and higher in fats.

And I don't understand how anyone can eat a zero carb breakfast because even eggs have carbs, in small amounts yes, but they do. So does cheese. So does some breakfast sausage have carbs due to added sugars and starches. And yes, lots of those types of products also contain wheat and wheat gluten.

If you are tired of eggs, stop eating them. You do not have to eat eggs for BF every single day. Eat what you cooked for dinner. Roasted chicken thigh, low carb/low starch veggies, butter. Depending on the veggie, that dinner could be close to zero carbs, just like eggs and cheese for breakfast.

I understand how frustrating it can be to have a medical problem that is un-diagnosed for a long time. I have one, and it took years and many specialists and tests and all that jazz to properly diagnose. Thankfully, it finally was. And though it's incurable and scientists aren't even sure what causes it, the symptoms are more manageable because knowledge is power. So, I understand why you are seeking the help you are from alternative medicine avenues.

I am going to assume you have not been on long term antibiotics and have had a stool sample checked by a lab for c. difficile infection. I am going to assume you are on a really, really high powered pro-biotic that contains many different strains of acidophilus and bifidobacterium daily. I am going to assume you have been tested by an immunologist for food allergies and lactose intolerance, and know your allergies and/or intolerances. I'm going to assume you eat enough and get gentle exercise (walking, yoga, pilates, tai chi, etc.), and don't have too much stress outside of your health issues. I am also going to assume you are seeking out a mental health professional that is very experienced with chronic health conditions because that can be a huge relief and a good support system when family and friends no longer are able to support because they just don't "get it". Also, if you don't already, please learn how to meditate.

One other thing to consider...you mentioned meds. Many prescription drugs have gastro side effects. If you can talk to your doctors and get off of any of them, I would do so, to see if that helps. Or switch from brand to generic and vice versa because inert ingredients can also be problematic. Many tablets are full of starches.

This is all just food for thought here and based on my own personal experiences with chronic health issues.

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I'm not doing Atkins, but here is a list from his phase 1 plan for low carbs. Avocados are on the list as well as tons of fruits, veggies, meats and fish.

http://www.atkins.com/program/phase-1/what-you-can-eat-in-this-phase.aspx

2youngatheart wrote: »

Dave198lbs wrote: »

hollydubs85 wrote: »

Is it low carb or no carb? And why is he saying to eat that way? Personally I'd see a real doctor because this advice sounds like garbage.

the OP said 72 g of carbs. That isn't even that low. Why is advice to do 72 g of carbs garbage?

Its like eating an apple and a small potato...72 grams gone. I have seen the " real doctors" ... tired of their "I don't know..try this...take this med see if it helps" had enough...and its a low carb diet.

Dave the OP has unaddressed health issues by other doctors. He should follow to the letter this new doctor's advice. Actually if no 'hidden' carbs are around nutritional ketosis can be achieved when carbs are limited to 100 so 72 grams can work fine.

Hey Hun I haven't read all comments but I have Crohn's disease myself and I promise you what I eat makes little difference to my disease. I do avoid eggs and coffee even though I like them Bc they always bring pain. Have you been tested for crohns? If you have had diarrhea for weeks u prob lost weight. I'd get checked for it.

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