Author: Sherry Lipp

Canned Tomatoes and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet

SCD and canned tomatoes – do they go together? The short answer is no, but not so fast…. Canned tomatoes are not allowed on SCD typically, but there are brands, like Pomi (pictured below) that have no additives, artificial flavors, or preservatives. The only ingredient is tomatoes. Pomi is not […]

SCD Recipe: Pumpkin Date Smoothie

If you’re craving pumpkin pie, but you don’t feel like baking (or having tons of leftovers), or if you have some left over pumpkin puree, this smoothie is perfect. It’s pumpkin pie flavor in a glass! The almond butter and dates give it a rich, full texture. I used yogurt […]

SCD Recipe: Caramel Apple Nests

I always used to enjoy making caramel apples for Halloween with my mom. Of course in those days we just bought a big bag a caramels, melted them down and covered the apples with them. But since those caramels are not allowed on SCD we need to make our own […]

SCD Recipe: Caramel Apple Crisp

I have been experimenting with baking without adding a sweetener like honey. This recipe uses dates as the only sweetener. Using honey more sparingly decreases sugar cravings, reduces calories, and it saves money. When I first started SCD I found myself buying honey all the time. I also started getting […]