When I first transitioned into following the specific carbohydrate diet to manage ulcerative colitis, I didn’t even know where to start in the grocery store! Over the past several months, I’ve compiled a list of 10 of my favorite items to always have ready to go in my fridge!
1. EGGS
Eggs were my saving grace and one of the only sources of protein I could stomach when I was in the worst parts of my UC “flare”. Even when I’m not in a flare, I still eat them all the time and use them often for my recipes.
2. UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK
I go through almond milk like its water! I put it in my coffee, cauliflower oats, pancakes, paleo granola, and the list goes on…
3. VEGGIES
I feel like this is kind of obvious in any household, but I’m listing it anyways! I a HUGE vegetable person: I haven’t encountered one I don’t like. Some of my favorites right now are broccoli, mini sweet peppers, zucchini, squash (all kinds), cucumbers, spinach/ arugula/ kale, and tomatoes.
4. FRUIT
Also pretty obvious… sorry guys! My favorites include blueberries, strawberries, bananas, blackberries, kiwi, and avocados (that’s a fruit, right?!).
5. BUTTER
I feel like butter has a bad rap in the wellness world, although I feel like its starting to become “trendy” again with the Keto Diet increasing in popularity… either way, its become a staple for me in my scd-based baking endeavors! I prefer to buy grass-fed butter since it has a much richer nutrient profile than regular butter BUT when I’m living at home with my family over the summers, I go with whatever they have.
6. PLAIN, UNSWEETENED GREEK YOGURT
This is one of those instances where I kind of stray from scd a little bit… only a certain kind of yogurt is “legal”. However, plain greek yogurt was one of the only things I could keep down when I was recovering from my ulcerative colitis symptoms & I still love having it for recipes or for an easy probiotic snack
7. SAUERKRAUT
This has very quickly another one of my favorite probiotic-rich foods! I like adding it to salads, tacos, and on top of burgers for an added unique, tangy flavor and all of the health benefits! I’m currently loving the Red Beet Sauerkraut from Cleveland Kitchen.
8. COLD-PRESSED, UNREFINED FLAX OIL
An omega-3 powerhouse! I love added it to my red lentil pasta and using it as a salad dressing. I’ve also tried it in my cauliflower oats- although it was delicious, its best to keep this oil cold to prevent the oxidation of the delicate polyunsaturated fatty acids.
9. MIKEY’S ENGLISH MUFFINS
I know, I know. I have my own muffin recipe, which I make almost every single day… but sometimes, I can’t be bothered to wash any extra dishes. Thank goodness I almost always have a stash of these Mikey’s English muffins in my refrigerator or freezer!
10. FROZEN CAULIFLOWER RICE
Making my own cauliflower rice honestly just isn’t practical for me… cleaning the food processor is one of my least favorite things ever! I always like to have a huge bag ready to use in my freezer to make my cauli oats or a cozy cauliflower rice dish.