How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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How to Make Meat Stock for GAPS

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Last week we learned how to make bone broth. But did you know that while on GAPS Intro, you should actually be making meat stock? Read on to learn the different and how to make meat stock for GAPS. […]

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Did GAPS Cause My Disordered Eating?

I loved my trip up north. I really did. But the first half of this trip was pretty hard on me at times. I didn’t just go off of GAPS for this weekend. I crash landed into pizza, ice cream, baked goods, and more. And it was all delicious. I mean, I went to a […]

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Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters (and My Trip Up North)

Okay, I kinda lied a bit. Last week when I introduced Flourishing in Deutschland, I said that this week we would be back to your regularly scheduled programing. But I had such an amazing vacation and I want to share! So we’ll compromise: you read about my trip and look at pictures for a week, […]

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Introducing Flourishing in Deutschland

If you haven’t seen my various mentions on the blog or social media, I am moving to Germany! One month from today, my husband and I will be boarding the plane and saying good bye to America for at least 3 years. I’m sure this experience will crop up over here on How We Flourish […]

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How to Make Bone Broth (and why you should!)

Ah, bone broth. Yes, this is another how to make bone broth post. Hey, it is important information! And maybe you are still on the hunt for a fool proof method. Or maybe you are learning to make broth for the first time from me. In which case, ignore those first two sentences. While I […]

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How to Make Sauerkraut – Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

I love sauerkraut. I was actually surprised by that! I learned how to make sauerkraut for the first time last summer when I reviewed the book Brassicas. I was trying to add more fermented foods into my diet, and I had just spent three weeks in Germany. Sauerkraut was on my mind and I was […]

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Essential Oils for GAPS

While on the GAPS protocol, especially GAPS Intro, you need to be careful about which natural remedies you use and how you use them to fight off symptoms and die off. It is hard to know which of your favorite, tried and true options are still available and will not damage your gut. Thankfully, I […]

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Homemade Ant Killer

I have entered my share of homes, containing a kitchen that has been overrun by sugar ants. It’s not pretty. And every time, I hear complaints about how the store bought ant killer isn’t doing anything to solve the problem. Well, the good news is that I have found a homemade ant killer that works. […]

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Bone Marrow Soup (AIP, GAPS Intro)

Does bone marrow soup sound a bit weird to you? I promise…it’s delicious! As I wrote about in my recipe for Beef and Lamb Heart Soup, I have been working on getting more organ meats and nutrient dense foods in my diet. Most of the time, these are very frugal substitutes for meat, a win-win! […]