Specific carbohydrate diet

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Specific carbohydrate diet - the specific carbohydrate diet is a dietary program that restricts the intake of carbohydrates to a specific set of carbohydrates that are easily digestible and absorbed. The specific carbohydrate diet eliminates complex carbohydrates, such as grains, sugars, and starches, and it emphasizes the consumption of simple carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and certain dairy products. The specific carbohydrate diet is used to treat a variety of digestive disorders, including crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and it is based on the idea that certain carbohydrates can cause inflammation and digestive problems.

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