SCD introductery stage

[gardenrl]

If I have no active symptoms how important is it to introduce legal foods slowly. Do I still have to start the first few days with just chicken soup, eggs and meat? Can I move through the stages quickly if there are no active symptoms?\n\nAlso has anyone used the SCD diet for gastritis, inflammation of the stomach?

[esther]

If there are no active symptoms you can move through the stages quickly....you don't have to start with the soupandeggs etc.\n\nYes, SCD has been used for gastritis.

[gardenrl]

Thanks for your response. Does that mean that I can eat anything that is legal right away or should I still add one food at a time and start with the foods that are in the beginning stages? I started 2 and a half weeks ago and I have mostly eaten introductory, stage 1 and then stage 2. I have had some raw fruit a couple of times but felt like I was cheating. Can I jump right in to almond flour and raw fruits and vegetables?\n\nThe type of gastritis I have is collagenous gastritis and it is very rare. Has anyone used it for that? Or has it been helpful for collagenous colitis?