You'll see some posts repeated because they contain our story and a recipe, or helpful information, but also a bit of how that relates to us.
Informational Posts
Putting the Pieces Together (24 Sept 13): includes the video where I first learned about the GAPS diet
GAPS Intro Diet - The Six Stages (27 Sept 13): As I was trying to figure out how to tell when to move from one stage to the next (which I never really did wrap my head around) I also wanted to get a better grasp of what we could eat in each stage. This post links to recipes and ideas for each stage.
What We Eat Affects Everything (4 Oct 13): This links to an article about how food affects health.
GAPS Diet Recipes By Stage (5 Oct 13): I didn't want to start the diet until I knew there'd be things we could eat. So I started collecting recipes.
Genetic Roulette Movie Streamable for Free (6 Nov 13): Link to the movie about how we're experimenting on ourselves with the Standard American Diet (SAD).
Articles on Grains vs. Fats, Microbes, etc. - a reference page (1 Jan 14): I started a resource page so that if someone asked me, "What about...?" I could look it up quickly.Something Has Happened in a Pervasive Fashion from the Environmental Perspective (11 Jan 14): Article on how things are changing in the world of food and it's affecting our health.
Our story - posts listed chronologically
Putting the Pieces Together (24 Sept 13): includes the video where I first learned about the GAPS diet
Day One-ish: Stage One of the GAPS Diet begins (11 Oct 13): The beginning of a broth based week.
The Kids Reaction to Stage One of the GAPS Diet (12 Oct 13): The kids didn't like stage one.
Yogurt and Eggs! (13 Oct 13): We moved through the stages quickly. Yogurt and eggs made such a difference.
Homemade Yogurt Is Rocking Our World (14 Oct 13): Homemade yogurt is really easy to make and it's cheaper than buying store bought. Better for you, too (because you know exactly what's in it and it's fresher than store bought so the little live cultures are healthier when you eat them).
Adding Pancakes and Reviewing Goals (15 Oct 13): Pancakes felt a little more normal. But we still couldn't add much honey.
Stage Three: End of Week One (18 Oct 13): I started to lump days together at this point.
Celebrating... Despite Lack of Potatoes (21 Oct 13): We celebrated my mom's birthday and caught up with my sister who started the diet when we did.
Sweet Things That Are GAPS Friendly (24 Oct 13): I've found snacks to be the hardest part of the diet. You can't just buy them in the store anymore.
Coconut Milk, Kids' Lunches, and Cabbage Soup (24 Oct 13): Packing lunches took lots of prep work the night before.
Meggie Had a Bloody Lamb - And Other Tales of Failure (25 Oct 13): Things didn't always go as planned.
One of the Grossest Things I've Ever Done (28 Oct 13): I drank straight broth. Remember, I don't like the taste of meat.
Lack of Snacks (1 Nov 13): Our biggest struggle, having the time and ingenuity to create new snacks. There's lots of recipes out there, but it's a trial and error process finding things that the family will like.
One Month on the Full GAPS Diet - Little Change in Symptoms (25 Nov 13): Change did come, it just wasn't really noticeable for us yet.
Woot! Two Small Victories Show That the Diet is Healing Me (6 Dec 13): Progress! Finally.
Gack! Liver! Run away! (10 Feb 13): I know we need to be eating more organ meats because they're so nutritious, but honestly, liver?!!
Recipes - posts listed alphabetically by type
GAPS Diet Recipes By Stage (5 Oct 13): I didn't want to start the diet until I knew there'd be things we could eat. So I started collecting recipes.
Savory Dishes
Cauliflower "Rice" Recipe (15 Oct 13): This is really yummy, especially with lots of butter. (Remember, butter is good for you.) It doesn't soak up sauces like regular rice, but it makes a passable base for stir fries and other dishes that you're used to eating with rice.
Pork Cutlets - GAPS Style (22 Oct 13): I started buying meat from a local ranch.
Fresh Cabbage Soup (7 Dec 13): Easy to make. Yummy.
Apple Carrot Curry Soup (7 Dec 13): Sooo delicious!
Greek-ish Salad (10 Jan 14): This is one of the family's faves. The kids love the chicken.
Chicken Adobo (11 Jan 14): Easy crock pot recipe.
Snacks/Desserts
Almond Raisin Cookies (25 Sept 13): These are made with almond flour and a bit of coconut flour. To make them even more almondy, add a bit of almond extract.
Squash Fudge (24 Oct 13): Creamy and yummy!
Fried Bananas with Caramel and Cream (26 Oct 13): Yeah, baby!
Panna Cotta with Fruit Sauce Topping (3 Nov 13): This was a big hit. But the kids preferred when I used the coconut milk with guar gum in it.
Banana Ice Cream - Dairy Free, Easy to Make, and Yummy (17 Nov 13): Soooo easy to make and so yummy!
Grain-Free Muffin Recipe (21 Nov 13): Basic recipe that's easily adapted.
Coconut Pancakes - Paleo / GAPS (29 Nov 13): The kids loved these.
Soooo Simple Chia Mousse - GAPS / Paleo Easy Peasy Dessert (29 Nov 13): Good for school lunches
Coconut Flour Crepes - GAPS/Paleo (29 Nov 13): Crepes feel decadent and help you feel less like you're on a diet.
Grain Free Crackers (15 Dec 13): Finally, something to dip in stuff besides veggies.
Flourless Chocolate Cake (15 Dec 13): Pretty rich and dark. Good with whipped cream. (You don't have to add sugar to whipped cream to enjoy it.)
Simple Cream Custard (31 Dec 13): Rich. I like it with nutmeg on top.
Grain-Free Peanut Butter Cookies (14 Jan 14): It's hard to make enough of these at a time. The kids plow through them.
Chocolate Cookies (11 Feb 14): So easy to make. And there's no eggs, so you can munch on the batter!
Informational Posts
Putting the Pieces Together (24 Sept 13): includes the video where I first learned about the GAPS diet
GAPS Intro Diet - The Six Stages (27 Sept 13): As I was trying to figure out how to tell when to move from one stage to the next (which I never really did wrap my head around) I also wanted to get a better grasp of what we could eat in each stage. This post links to recipes and ideas for each stage.
What We Eat Affects Everything (4 Oct 13): This links to an article about how food affects health.
GAPS Diet Recipes By Stage (5 Oct 13): I didn't want to start the diet until I knew there'd be things we could eat. So I started collecting recipes.
Genetic Roulette Movie Streamable for Free (6 Nov 13): Link to the movie about how we're experimenting on ourselves with the Standard American Diet (SAD).
Articles on Grains vs. Fats, Microbes, etc. - a reference page (1 Jan 14): I started a resource page so that if someone asked me, "What about...?" I could look it up quickly.Something Has Happened in a Pervasive Fashion from the Environmental Perspective (11 Jan 14): Article on how things are changing in the world of food and it's affecting our health.
Our story - posts listed chronologically
Putting the Pieces Together (24 Sept 13): includes the video where I first learned about the GAPS diet
Day One-ish: Stage One of the GAPS Diet begins (11 Oct 13): The beginning of a broth based week.
The Kids Reaction to Stage One of the GAPS Diet (12 Oct 13): The kids didn't like stage one.
Yogurt and Eggs! (13 Oct 13): We moved through the stages quickly. Yogurt and eggs made such a difference.
Homemade Yogurt Is Rocking Our World (14 Oct 13): Homemade yogurt is really easy to make and it's cheaper than buying store bought. Better for you, too (because you know exactly what's in it and it's fresher than store bought so the little live cultures are healthier when you eat them).
Adding Pancakes and Reviewing Goals (15 Oct 13): Pancakes felt a little more normal. But we still couldn't add much honey.
Stage Three: End of Week One (18 Oct 13): I started to lump days together at this point.
Celebrating... Despite Lack of Potatoes (21 Oct 13): We celebrated my mom's birthday and caught up with my sister who started the diet when we did.
Sweet Things That Are GAPS Friendly (24 Oct 13): I've found snacks to be the hardest part of the diet. You can't just buy them in the store anymore.
Coconut Milk, Kids' Lunches, and Cabbage Soup (24 Oct 13): Packing lunches took lots of prep work the night before.
Meggie Had a Bloody Lamb - And Other Tales of Failure (25 Oct 13): Things didn't always go as planned.
One of the Grossest Things I've Ever Done (28 Oct 13): I drank straight broth. Remember, I don't like the taste of meat.
Lack of Snacks (1 Nov 13): Our biggest struggle, having the time and ingenuity to create new snacks. There's lots of recipes out there, but it's a trial and error process finding things that the family will like.
One Month on the Full GAPS Diet - Little Change in Symptoms (25 Nov 13): Change did come, it just wasn't really noticeable for us yet.
Woot! Two Small Victories Show That the Diet is Healing Me (6 Dec 13): Progress! Finally.
Gack! Liver! Run away! (10 Feb 13): I know we need to be eating more organ meats because they're so nutritious, but honestly, liver?!!
Recipes - posts listed alphabetically by type
GAPS Diet Recipes By Stage (5 Oct 13): I didn't want to start the diet until I knew there'd be things we could eat. So I started collecting recipes.
Savory Dishes
Cauliflower "Rice" Recipe (15 Oct 13): This is really yummy, especially with lots of butter. (Remember, butter is good for you.) It doesn't soak up sauces like regular rice, but it makes a passable base for stir fries and other dishes that you're used to eating with rice.
Pork Cutlets - GAPS Style (22 Oct 13): I started buying meat from a local ranch.
Fresh Cabbage Soup (7 Dec 13): Easy to make. Yummy.
Apple Carrot Curry Soup (7 Dec 13): Sooo delicious!
Greek-ish Salad (10 Jan 14): This is one of the family's faves. The kids love the chicken.
Chicken Adobo (11 Jan 14): Easy crock pot recipe.
Snacks/Desserts
Almond Raisin Cookies (25 Sept 13): These are made with almond flour and a bit of coconut flour. To make them even more almondy, add a bit of almond extract.
Squash Fudge (24 Oct 13): Creamy and yummy!
Fried Bananas with Caramel and Cream (26 Oct 13): Yeah, baby!
Panna Cotta with Fruit Sauce Topping (3 Nov 13): This was a big hit. But the kids preferred when I used the coconut milk with guar gum in it.
Banana Ice Cream - Dairy Free, Easy to Make, and Yummy (17 Nov 13): Soooo easy to make and so yummy!
Grain-Free Muffin Recipe (21 Nov 13): Basic recipe that's easily adapted.
Coconut Pancakes - Paleo / GAPS (29 Nov 13): The kids loved these.
Soooo Simple Chia Mousse - GAPS / Paleo Easy Peasy Dessert (29 Nov 13): Good for school lunches
Coconut Flour Crepes - GAPS/Paleo (29 Nov 13): Crepes feel decadent and help you feel less like you're on a diet.
Grain Free Crackers (15 Dec 13): Finally, something to dip in stuff besides veggies.
Flourless Chocolate Cake (15 Dec 13): Pretty rich and dark. Good with whipped cream. (You don't have to add sugar to whipped cream to enjoy it.)
Simple Cream Custard (31 Dec 13): Rich. I like it with nutmeg on top.
Grain-Free Peanut Butter Cookies (14 Jan 14): It's hard to make enough of these at a time. The kids plow through them.
Chocolate Cookies (11 Feb 14): So easy to make. And there's no eggs, so you can munch on the batter!
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