How to Make 24-Hour Yogurt in the Dehydrator (easy directions for SCD and GAPS)

by Cara | Apr 26, 2016 | breakfast, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Recipes, keto recipes, Lactofermented foods

When I first started making yogurt I used a cooler to keep the yogurt warm enough to incubate. Yogurt is pretty forgiving, but for GAPS and SCD we want to use up all the lactose in the milk so the temperature needs to be kept at an even 100 degrees for a full 24...

How to Dehydrate (Dry) Strawberries

by Cara | Apr 16, 2016 | Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, snacks

On my dehydrator recipes post, someone asked how to dry strawberries.  Yes, you’re right, I showed them dried but I don’t tell you how. Much like fermented food, dehydrating fruit and vegetables is very simple, but if you haven’t seen food dehydrated...

Success Secrets: Why Saying Nothing is The Best Accountability

by Cara | Apr 15, 2016 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

How many times have you and a friend, family member, or colleague plotted and planned to be eachother’s accountability partner for a certain difficult task? You come up with strategies to encourage one another, discuss what will be the hardest part and how you...

Delicious Bread-Free High-Protein Sandwich Alternatives

by Cara | Apr 5, 2016 | Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, Packed Lunches

These sandwich alternatives are so flavorful, easy to make, and health-promoting, you’ll never want to go back to bland bread again!  When we make mayonnaise ourselves, it only takes 2 minutes, but it makes sure we’re using healthy fats in our...

Amino Acids for Anxiety: The Protein Supplements

by Cara | Apr 4, 2016 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, supplements

When starting a healing diet such as the GAPS Diet to get to the root of your health problems, sometimes you need a little help clearing brain fog, boosting your mood, or tempering the anxiety that seems to be snowballing out of control.  For the person plagued by...

5 Foods That Harm, 5 Foods That Heal: Which of these foods are you eating?

by Cara | Mar 23, 2016 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, natural health

You’ve cut processed foods from your diet, and cut gluten too – just in case.  You include probiotics in most meals.  But you’re still experiencing digestive upset, skin issues, mood swings, or more. For those with healthy digestive tracts, a...