writemotion's Journal, 07 August 2018

It is so very hard when you're cooking and shopping for a family with several different dietary needs/restrictions. I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone in that juggle struggle. I don't have answers but I do share your pain.  

Thanks, Kenda. I do appreciate your supportive words. 

you are definitely not alone and I have not gotten a handle on this yet either. I am already cooking two different meals every meal, three when my husband is home. I don't have an answer but, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. 

Wow, that's a lot to deal with. I did the low fodmap diet a few years back due to stomach issues and it was tough because my family was eating normally, but after a while it was a little easier when I knew what I could eat and what I couldn't. I hope you figure out how to accommodate everyone without making it super hard on yourself. I had found a lot of good low fodmap recipes on Pinterest and just online. 

Hi Writemotion— it sounds like this is not a completely new situation but one that is getting a little more complicated. If I were trying to deal with this I would build a simple spreadsheet (paper and pencil works fine) with a list of the foods that would be acceptable for each person’s current dietary restrictions. Then just start matching up foods that are on all lists. Internet as your research go-to or ask your physician for a referral to a dietician or nutritionalist That’s a starting point and would give you a little time to work on the plan. Good luck. Keep us posted. I for one would be really interested in how this actually works out for you and your kids. 

Kenna that is an awesome idea!! 

Thank you, Kenna Morton, Kendra M and mars2kids! I found a list online (spreadsheet) that some wonderful person went to the trouble to put together that was nine printed pages and broke foods down by their oxalate level, gluten content, SCD legality, and salicylate levels. There weren't tons of foods that overlapped in the three columns my kids need, but enough that we can plan at least two meals a day together, which is really going to help. Having the lists on the fridge also mean my kids can quickly check what fits the bill for their snacking and the meal they'll do on their own. Thank you all for your comments and support. I'm a lot less overwhelmed today!