Now you may be thinking, «Great, I`m free at home as long as I stick to the legal list!» Well, not so fast. I`m inclined to share a few details with you before making your final decision the next time you pick up a bottle. Based on the fact that Elaine has stated that she agrees with the occasional use of light rum, I think it`s fair to assume that light, golden rums are relatively safe to consume on the SCD diet. When evaluating dark and spicy rums, the picture becomes a little murkier unless you receive written confirmation from the manufacturer that these rums may contain artificial additives, making them SCD illegal. I would also like to warn people that rums are made with yeast that may or may not be entirely consumed during the fermentation process, making rum a riskier liquor to consume as part of the diet. An alcohol or spirit drink is a liquid containing at least 20% alcohol by volume (ABV) produced by a distillation process. A liqueur or cordial is an alcoholic beverage made with added sugar and flavored with spices, herbs and other aromatic flavor enhancers. A liquor can have any alcohol content, with most spirits nationwide having to have at least 40% alcohol. Labeling laws in developed countries are the only clue we can use to decide whether an alcoholic beverage in the SCD diet is legal.

If a bottle of alcohol does not explicitly state what type of product it is (whisky, vodka, etc.), it is probably certain that it is a liquor of some kind. To familiarize yourself with the many types of liquors, check out this list. Brandy is considered a spirit and is made from the distillation of wine, but the problem is that most eaux-de-vie are refined with added sugar and caramel color. Cognac is actually a very heavily regulated type of brandy. Originally, I had high hopes, only to discover that it is usually refined with added sugar and caramel too (except probably some extremely expensive brands). Port wines are wines that are stopped prematurely during the fermentation process by adding a natural grape brandy called aguardiente. This leaves residual sugar in Port wine, making it illegal. Finally, sherry is a drink that starts as a fully fermented wine, but is then fortified with brandy, making it illegal. In Part II, we discussed the legal SCD wine produced by the fermentation process. This guide examines SCD legal spirits, which are drinkable liquids containing ethanol produced by distillation of fruits, grains or vegetables. If you missed a game, I`ll make sure you go back and reread it to better understand how alcohol affects your digestive system.

If you`re like me, you`ll want to better understand why certain types of alcohol were illegal. I have already dealt with sweet and dessert wines in Part II. Beer is in the same boat as sweet wine, the fermentation process is not finished, so beer contains a lot of sugar, cereals and is made with yeast (illegal). We talked about why liquors and liquors are illegal and yes, American alcohol is a type of liquor. But what about brandy, cognac, port and sherry? Whisky is a distilled liquor made from cereal must. Whiskies are strictly regulated worldwide and can be made from a variety of grains, including: barley, barley malt, rye, rye malt, wheat, and corn (corn). Whiskies are divided into sub-classifications according to the grain used. However, all whiskies are distilled to 80-90% ABV and then ground with water. Whisky derives most of its aroma from the type of cask (usually wood) in which it is aged. Even without understanding the sub-classifications of whiskies, it is useful to know that all whiskies in the SCD diet are legal. If you opt for one or two glasses on the SCD diet, you probably won`t have a significant effect on digestion. In my opinion, however, there are two important points that we can take away from our discussion on alcohol.

The first is that moderation is key; Stick to one or two drinks once or twice a week. The second is to educate yourself and carefully choose a type of SCD legal alcohol. Rum and tequila are not on the legal/illegal list of the pecan bread list. However, I found an old letter from Elaine saying that consuming light rum was fine, but not black rum, but I couldn`t find anything in the SCD world that talks about tequila. My opinion on tequila is that you should probably avoid it during the SCD diet. According to Mexican government regulations, all natural ingredients must be used in the production of tequila. Manufacturers can add sugar-based caramel colorings, glycerin, and syrups to flavor them. Also, keep in mind that yeast is used to ferment blue agave sugar, which could cause problems for people with digestive problems.

So what should we do, abstain completely from alcohol? My answer would be «YES» if you`ve never been drinking. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence showing that alcohol does not help heal our digestive tract, so it adds additional damage to our system by claiming that scientific studies could show some potential health benefits, in my opinion, is like. – Study: The effects of alcohol consumption on the gastrointestinal tract – The role of alcohol in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract When you drink alcohol, about 20% of the amount is immediately absorbed through the walls of the stomach. The alcohol remaining in the stomach begins to break down using the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. The stomach contains limited amounts of alcohol dehydrogenase, so most of the remaining alcohols can pass through where they are quickly absorbed by the upper part of the small intestine. The blood vessels in the digestive tract carry alcohol to the liver because liver cells are the only cells in the body that can produce enough of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase to break down alcohol quickly. Overall, alcohol receives a first-class passage through the digestive system and directly into the liver. It doesn`t seem to affect the digestive tract as much, does it? Let`s take a closer look. LEGAL: Dry wine, gin, rye, scotch, bourbon and vodka Let`s talk about wine! The SCD Legal Wine Guide recommends dry wines. The wine list includes the following: Steven Wright is a health engineer and author. In 2009, he reached a breaking point when IBS took control of his life and doctors didn`t know how to help him. Since then, he has changed his health and started HealthyGut.com helping others heal stomach problems naturally.

You can read his story here and find him on Google+, Facebook or Twitter. Do you know. I could make my own mayonnaise, and maybe I`ll get a yogurt machine. But vanilla? I use a well-known brand name – it says alcohol, but it also says gluten-free on the outer box. (But I bet you`ll have fun doing it yourself!) This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Go to Part II to learn more about SCD Legal Wines and Part III for SCD Legal Liquor. There are actually vanilla extracts that are gluten-free and sugar-free. And you`re right, there are a lot of additives these days that are being added to vanilla because FDA regulations are lax. In fact, up to 40% fructose can be added to sweeten the extract. I myself prefer to use singing dog vanilla. They are organic, gluten-free, sugar-free and fair trade. Find out here: www.singingdogvanilla.com alcohol is a very controversial topic that has many scientific studies that could be used to argue both sides until you are blue in your face.

I will try to take as much of an unbiased look as possible at the effects of alcohol on the digestive tract and how it relates to the SCD diet. So why drink alcohol? There are more and more studies that welcome alcohol and its effects on your health every day. This summary of a study published in the British Medical Journal shows that 2 drinks a day reduces the risk of heart attack by 25%! This study from the South African Medical Journal makes a very compelling statement: «Epidemiological evidence suggests that moderate consumption (1-3 drinks) of alcoholic beverages, especially red wine, is associated with overall improvement in health, particularly cardiovascular health.» Alcohol is also known to thin the blood, which can help anyone with atherosclerosis. So at this point, we know that chronic or acute alcohol use is very harmful to our health and that there is evidence that moderate drinking could actually be beneficial. My son is now gluten intolerant, so as a chef/instructor, I adapt my pastry to GF from scratch. My son is capable of «Polish Luksowowa sp.?» Potato vodka to drink (many vodkas are cereal-based), so I`ll use it to make vanilla and lemon extract.