I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Most people look at GAPS Intro and see a very strict protocol. And it certainly is at first: only meats and vegetables. Not even fruits or starches. Even AIP (the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol) allows fruits and starches. And for […]
GAPS Intro Week Four – Crashing Down to Earth
During week 4 of GAPS Intro, I continued to notice health improvements. I added back in butter, which was super delicious and awesome. I also added in yogurt, roasted/grilled meats, and onions sauteed for 20 minutes in butter. All delicious options to add to my diet. The yogurt tasted like Greece! *swoon* I experienced plain, […]
GAPS Intro Week Three – The Light Bulb
Read about weeks 1 and 2 here. I’ve read that week 3 on the GAPS intro diet is often when you really notice changes and start feeling good. This was certainly true for me, and I had quite a few “light bulb” moments over the course of the week. GAPS Intro Week Three This is […]
Surviving College with Food Allergies
Food allergies and sensitivities seem to becoming more and more common. Peanut allergies are up. I had never heard of celiac before college, yet 3 out of 31 students on my study abroad trip had it. And, as you know, I discovered a sensitivity to nightshades and beans over the summer. With that discovery, I […]
Elimination Diet, Day 31-32 (Citrus and Engaged Encounter)
Just got back from our Engaged Encounter weekend. It is a Catholic based marriage preparation retreat, but I would recommend it for anyone. Will and I have been together for four years and have always been very open with communication. I didn’t know how much we would get out of it, but I was still […]