BODY ECOLOGY DIET RECOVERING OUR KIDS
Goals of the BEDROK program, to nourish the cells and tissues of the body with high quality, easily-digested foods that
contain superior nutrition.
to bring ALL infections and virus’ and parasites under
control. to open the detoxification pathways allowing the body to continually cleanse out
toxins that have accumulated since conception with foods that cleanse the body and also with elimination encouraged wtih colon
therapy and enemas. to create a strong, vital inner ecosystem in the intestines that
will ensure the digestion and absorption of foods so that nutrient deficiencies that accompany autism are corrected. This
vibrant inner ecosystem will also ensure a healthy intestinal lining, relief from food allergies, and a strong immune system
that will protect the child from further infections. Since neurotransmitters are manufactured in the intestines and match
those of the brain , a healthy inner ecosystem leads to happier, more stable emotions and a sense of well being.
BEGIN BY REMOVING… All foods containing sugars gluten casein processed foods processed soy canola oil
This is a list
of the most problematic foods. Every child is UNIQUE, as with their autistic traits. Example, some can’t
tolerate corn products where as some can handle some raw dairy from grass fed cows.
BEGIN BY INTRODUCING… Young coconut kefir (“yck”) immediately – Most children love this fermented juice. You may
use stevia and the sour, unsweetened fruit juices (black currant, cranberry, lemon, lime, pomegranate, pineapple) to flavor.
If your child does not like this drink at first, introduce it into his/her diet by adding it to a favorite diluted juice drink.
Gradually eliminate the juices and just offer the yck. YCK ideally should be taken frequently throughout the day, gradually
increasing the amount; your child may drink as much of this as (s)he wants. Start out with a teaspoon and gradually
work toward 1/4 -1/2 cup in the morning upon rising, with meals, and at bedtime. You should expect your child could
eventually drink 1-2 quarts a day. Many children love it plain and eventually begin drinking it without the juice or
stevia. Young coconut spoonmeat can also be fermented and introduced immediately to provide
a raw, easily-digested, vegetarian protein. It also contains valuable lauric (antimicrobial) and caprylic (antifungal)
fatty acids. Great for breakfast or a snack. Combines well with acid fruits and can be sweetened with stevia.
Raw Butter After being on yck for 3-4 days, digestion of fats will have improved.
Raw butter helps heal the mucosal lining and helps the microflora adhere to the intestinal mucosa so the inner ecosystem can
colonize. Encourage your child to eat as much as he/she wants Vegetables ( ideally 75 - 80%
of each meal) should be veggies from the land and from the ocean….(raw, cooked, and especially cultured.) Dark
green veggies like kale, collards, broccoli are especially valuable. Starchy veggies (red-skinned potatoes, acorn
and butternut squash) are fine and are delicious topped with raw butter. Cultured vegetables
Cultured veggies should be introduced as early in the program as possible. (We understand that there is a learning curve to
making and eating these wonderful foods, but the more fermented foods your child eats, the healthier (s)he will become and
the sooner you will see results.) CVs are especially beneficial with meals containing animal protein. Your child, ideally,
should have cv’s or yck (or both) with every meal. Cultured vegetables may be pureed for very young children who
do not chew well. They taste tart and sour so, until your child grows to enjoy this taste, you can easily flavor them with
any of the BED oils like olive oil, pumpkinseed oil ( rich in zinc), raw cream, homemade mayonnaise, celtic seasalt, and/or
stevia to soften the tart taste.
Note: Fermented foods (yck and cv’s) are the
real “stars” of the BEDROK protocol. Make them a part of every meal. Often these foods do really put
a big jump start in healing and sometimes a child will have a reaction to them; it's often a mystery at the time
whether you are seeing a cleansing or a reaction. It's best to step back and don’t put emphasis on fermented
food and drink – if you have a child that seems to be allergic to everything you may need to work on food combining
and cleaning up the diet as opposed to focusing on the fermented foods.
We recommmend
raw butter. Butter is made almost entirely of milkfat, with vitamins A, D, E and a short-chain
fat called butyric acid, which is very healing to the gut. It is important to find a source for raw, organic, grass-fed
butter- the nutritional composition of the butter in the stores is just not comparable. Butter is a 99% casein-free
food, meaning it does have a small amount of casein in it. This may initially be a concern to some parents who have
been following a GFCF regimen, but we have found that when butter is introduced 4 -7 days after starting the coconut kefir,
the small amount of residual casein does not cause a problem- in fact the butter seems to really jump-start the healing process.
Nutritional analysis of raw butter shows that it has less casein in it than human breast milk. Other healthy fats are
also included, such as olive oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other healthy sources of essential fatty acids.
Vitality SuperGreen or some powdered green drink is an alkalizing, nutrient-rich drink
that was designed to heal the intestines and restore and maintain a healthy inner ecosystem. It has a positive, nourishing
effect on the brain, central nervous system, enteric nervous system (gut brain) and on the liver. (one or more servings a
day)
Undenatured whey
protein After being on yck for about 10-14 days, add one scoop of the undenatured whey protein to the Vitality
SuperGreen drink. At this time we recommend Renew- (one serving a day in morning drink). Whey protein does not contain casein.
(milk has two proteins: 80% casein and 20% whey protein) Whey protein increases glutathione levels in the liver helping with
detoxification. It is also great for muscle development.
Animal
proteins that are hormone and antibiotic-free (ideally 20 – 25% of each meal) Easier-to-digest animal proteins:
fish, chicken - cooked slowly at low temperature, softly scrambled eggs - at low temperature. Knowing your child’s
blood type can be helpful since A’s tend to have low stomach acid and thus have more difficulty digesting protein.
If your child can swallow capsules, HCL with pepsin helps with digestion of animal protein. We find many or protein
deficient (distended belly) and amino acid supplements may be needed.
The Four BED grains:
quinoa, millet, amaranth and buckwheat are gluten-free. They are seed-like and high in vegetable proteins. Soak in pure
water and a little lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or even YCK for 12-24 hours before cooking to inactivate enzyme
inhibitors and improve assimilation of nutrients in the grains.
Oils and Fats On
the Body Ecology Diet we use a variety of organic, unrefined, virgin oils. With this variety of fats and oils you obtain an
excellent array of valuable fatty acids. Each oil brings certain “gifts” to the body. With a well established
inner ecosystem, fats and oils are digested properly and become extremely valuable nutrients.
Coconut oil, ghee,
and macadamia nut oils are good for cooking at hight heat
Raw butter, raw cream, X-factor butter
Both extra-virgin
olive oil and MacNut oil provide monounsaturated fats and antioxidants
Pumpkinseed oil is an excellent source of zinc
Omega 3 oils: cod liver oil, flaxseed oil
Note: Raw butter and raw cream nourish the brain
and contribute to healthy bones and teeth. Our goal is to duplicate the raw fat in a healthy mother’s breast milk with
these two raw fats. Over 50% of breast milk is raw fat. It is essential for a well nourished brain and for the assimilation
of minerals so that your child has healthy bones and teeth. It is never too late to nourish and regenerate the brain, bones
and teeth.
Fruit If your child must eat fruit – berries, grapefruit, kiwi, green
apples and pineapples are preferred over sweeter fruits. (Especially avoid bananas, raisins, and dried fruits).
Always give at least 4 oz of the yck (with lots of minerals and microflora) with any fruit eaten. It helps negate the negative
effect of the natural sugars found in all fruits. Even these natural sugars feed a systemic fungal/yeast infection and cause
the blood to remain too acidic. Fruits should also be eaten alone or with dairy and definitely on an empty stomach.
Seven principles embodied in the BED
Expansion/Contraction-
this is a principle from macrobiotics, which looks at the energetic properties of food. Certain foods are seen as contracting,
such as meat, eggs and salt. Other foods are seen as expanding, such as sugar. The BED encourages primary food
selection from the middle of this continuum, choosing lots of vegetables, and thereby keeping the body in balance. Acid/Alkaline- this is a commonly understood principle in alternative medicine/nutrition. The ideal situation
is where the blood is kept slightly on the alkaline side of the normal range. This is thought to discourage the growth
of systemic candida and also discourage the growth and spread of cancer. It is suggested that every meal contain 20%
acid-forming foods and 80% alkaline-forming foods. Uniqueness- this principle acknowledges
that one size does not fit all in diets. Some people do better on a slightly higher percentage of protein in their diet
than others, and some people seem to do better with animal protein than others. The principles of the blood type diet
can be used to help guide food choices that might be better for one person versus another, although Donna Gates does not agree
with all of the newer principles introduced by the younger Dr. D’Adamo. The BED encourages each person to respect
the signals that their body sends, and to avoid foods that do not build and heal your individual body, regardless of “rules”. Cleansing- this principle states that we must be continually cleansing to attain and maintain good health.
Modern-day living is full of exposures to toxins and these toxins must be continuously removed. Regular bowel cleansing
is recommended to assist with this process. Food Combining- this principle is taken from the
work of (Hay?). The basic premise is that different macronutrients need different conditions in the stomach to be properly
digested. For example, protein requires a high-acid environment. Starch, on the other hand, requires a more alkaline
environment to digest properly. If you mix starch and protein in a single meal, the stomach cannot properly set the
conditions to digest, so it cannot do a good job with either component. By eating fruit separately, and separating starch
and protein into separate meals, you increase the efficiency of digestion and reduce. Often this is one of the first
things a parent will start working on with great success. If you feel like your child is sensitive to everything and
they are very toxic, you might want to work on this step before introducing fermented foods and beverages. 80/20 – this principle is taken from Oriental medicine, which states that you should never eat more than
80% of your stomach capacity in one meal. This leaves you with 20% of your stomach empty, giving it room to properly
mix the meal with enzymes and acid. Step by step- this principle states that healing comes
in steps which happen in their own time and their own order. When a person is really sick, they may not have the healing
capacity to handle a full-blown healing crisis. So the body will go through cycles of progress followed by a rest period.
Each step will get deeper into the body and pull out toxins as well as heal the affected organs. The
BED is often a very different way of eating for most people- especially those who are eating a standard American-style diet
full of wheat and sugar. Some people are able to make this transition quickly, but for others it may take some time,
especially for children who are picky eaters. We strongly encourage you to purchase the Body
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