GAPS Diet

Baking with Kids

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The 23rd was a baking day for me, as we were preparing for Christmas celebrations. Since we’re on the GAPS diet and we don’t eat any refined flours or sugars, we had to make all of our own goodies. No big deal, I like baking. 🙂 What I don’t like is having all of the kids crowd around the counter, complaining about who gets to dump in the vanilla and who gets to lick the honey spoon. I’ve been baking with my kids ever since they were old enough to have their high chair scooted next to me in the kitchen (with measuring cups in hand!), and have wondered how to deal with this dilemma. This year, I came up with a solution!

It all begins in the gut, but it may not be your fault

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This is Part 2 of “It All Begins in the Gut.” I’ve been thinking about this subject, and I wanted to clarify some things. I don’t want to give the impression that if you’re sick, it’s only because of something you did.

It all begins in the gut, but not necessarily yours…

The Myth of Moderation Part 1: Sugar

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Since embarking on this GAPS Diet adventure, the phrase I have heard most from people has been:

“Well, everything is ok in moderation.”

What most people don’t understand is that if you’re eating the “typical American Diet,” you’re not eating in moderation.

It all begins in the gut

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This is a big subject! It will take more than one post to cover this subject, but I want to get you pondering this:

“All disease begins in the gut.”
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine

ALL disease begins in the gut.

Eczema?

Asthma?

MS?

Chron’s disease?

Arthritis?

Cancer?

Autism?

Autoimmune diseases?

Mental illness?

High blood pressure?

GAPS Diet: How We Got Started

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The GAPS Diet: How We Got Started

I mentioned the other day that there were lots of health issues going on in my family. When I saw the cover of Breaking the Vicious Cycle, I knew I had to read it.   “Diet for Chron’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Celiac Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Diarrhea.”   I didn’t know if I … Read more