Erica Kerwien, founder of Comfy Belly, presents The Magic Is in the Mess at the SCDROCKS Conference, hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (SCDA).
In this presentation, Erica shares her experience cooking and living with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), offering encouragement and practical perspective for families navigating dietary change. Her message highlights that progress does not require perfection—and that learning, experimenting, and embracing the process are part of long-term success.
Erica Kerwien is an internationally recognized author of Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Over 100 Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Recipes That Are Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, and Grain-Free, as well as The Healthy Coconut Flour Cookbook. She is also the publisher of Comfy Belly, a widely followed website featuring recipes for special diets.
Erica began sharing her recipes after her son, Max, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2005. Her work has since supported families around the world looking for practical, family-friendly approaches to cooking within dietary guidelines.