A Regimen for Remission
This log tracks my regimen of attitude, exercise, stress management, and SCD foods. Since I started this regimen in 1997, I've been able to keep my Crohn's in a drug-free remission.

Monkey-see,
monkey-don't
Even though I may have experimented beyond the SCD from time to time, one must remember that everyone is different. Follow the intro diet for 3-5 days, and stick with the SCD until you are completely symptom free for at least one year before experimenting.

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Here's the recipe for Laura's Leafy Greens with Curry:

1 large bunch of greens (chard, kale, mustard greens, or collard greens) washed, trimmed, and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee, melted butter or other veg oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/2" cube fresh, minced)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock or water
1-2 finely chopped ripe tomatoes

Braise the greens (2-3 cups water to 1 lb greens; bring to a boil and simmer till tender not mushy, approx 7-10 minutes. Young greens will cook very quickly.).

In a large skillet, heat the onions, garlic, ginger, oil and cumin; cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the greens and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spices and stock and simmer another few minutes. Add the puree and simmer 6-9 minutes, stirring often. Serve warm. Can be served over grated zucchini as a main dish, or as a side to meat, fish, chicken, etc.
Serves four. Mike's note: really high in calcium!
mhs@07:25

Friday, April 14, 2000

Awesome dinner! leftover roasted chicken and artichokes, and Laura's phenomenal curried greens. I'll post her recipe here later. After dinner we put all our furniture back on our newly-tiled floor and unpacked a wonderful coffee table that was made by hand by Laura's grandfather. You must see it to believe it!

Lunch: chicken and black bean taquitos.

Breakfast: the usual
mhs@21:07

Thursday, April 13, 2000

Dinner: a delicious roasted chicken with lemon and herbs (from Safeway), a tossed salad, and steamed artichokes with butter. And a small glass of Merlot.

Lunch: leftover sausages, chopped spinach, and a salad.

Breakfast: the usual - fresh fruit.
mhs@21:09

Wednesday, April 12, 2000

Dinner: I especially love grilling my food. Tonight is no exception. I grilled up some Gerhard's Napa Valley smoked chicken and turkey w/garlic and herb sausages. Juicy, hot sausages, and a fresh tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing. You can get the sausages at TJ's.

What is so special about grilling? Grilling often adds flavor to fish, chicken, beef, or vegetables, and it seals in a lot of the natural juices. Also, I spend most of my day inside, so grilling on my back patio is a great way to wind down, watch the awesome Tucson sunsets, and relax. My wife and I often eat outside, which is really great, too. Grilling is that "pause that refreshes" for me; just enough to re-energize me to come back in and update this Flog.
mhs@19:28

Lunch: Today (like most days), people are wandering around the office asking, "what smells so good? who made that?" Oh, just me :-) I love anything with curry, coconut, or garlic. Today it's curry: Chicken Masala (Indian style, not Italian) from Trader Joe's (TJ's). This stuff is so good. I'm so hungry..I should have brought two of them with me this morning. People should know by now: if it smells good, it's probably Mike's lunch!

TJ's offers lots of food options for those on the SCD. You have to be a little creative, though. Anyway, check them out--they have lots of cheeses, nuts, organic vegetables, wine, organic eggs, and more. They even have a brochure about their gluten-free items (almost SCD-legal).
mhs@12:11

Breakfast: fresh fruit!
mhs@07:00

As you can see, I am learning how to use blogger.com's system. In the interim, please feel free to visit the SCD Web Library for recipes, success stories, FAQ, and more--all related to IBD, Crohn's, and Colitis.
mhs@06:50

Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Dinner: all-you-can-eat Mongolian grill at Rose Garden. Yum!
Lunch: leftover grilled hot turkey sausages from Wild Oats; leftover snap peas with garlic in a Thai Penang sauce
Snacks: Monkey Mix from Trader Joe's, organic baby carrots
Breakfast: the usual
mhs@12:28

this is a test :-)
mhs@11:56

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