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Fresh, light, tangy, and slightly sweet – these fat bombs are a hit with everyone who tries them. They taste like lemon cheesecake, and have tons of nourishing fats and probiotics in them. Fat Bombs are used in healing diets when people find they are not getting enough fat or calories, or for an easy-to-eat …
Decadent Probiotic Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs – Low Carb, Keto, GAPSRead More
How to know you’re in ketosis Today we’re talking about how to tell if you’re in ketosis without using ketone urine strips or blood sampling. While there is nothing wrong with testing for ketones, it is also helpful to be able to tell just by your physical symptoms whether you’re in ketosis or not. This …
6 Ways to Know You’re in Ketosis Without Using Ketone StripsRead More
Butternut Squash pancakes are a favorite in this house, and a much-awaited addition to the tremendously healing GAPS Introduction diet. If you’re not on GAPS, squash pancakes are still good. A little more crumbly than wheat pancakes, but they would be a great substitute for babies with few teeth- they nearly dissolve when bit! Because …
After a generation or two of avoiding fat, we are introducing it back into our diet with beautiful results. When we consume natural, whole-food fats our whole body benefits. Those who are eating a high-fat, low-carb diet, paleo, or whole foods diet may even struggle to consume enough calories- that’s where fat bombs come in. …
Cabbage is a beautiful winter vegetable that is most commonly served raw, but is delicious roasted as well. Whether serving the family a quick weeknight dinner, or looking for something more fancy for guests, roasted cabbage steaks are unexpectedly delicious dinner side dish. The cabbage slices hold together well while you slice them, which make …
“If you stay on GAPS, I’ll make you cupcakes every weekend.” How I convince my children to be on the Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet has changed over the years, and now that they are away from me at school and friends’ houses, I have to rely on their cooperation more than I did …
Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes Made with Coconut Flour (GAPS Friendly)Read More
Interpretations of lab test results do not always give an accurate picture of what is going on in the body. In the case of a MTHFR gene mutation (which is very common), it is common for people to show as having plenty of B9, or folate, in the blood. The problem with this result is …
MTHFR Gene Mutation: Choose Your Vitamins CarefullyRead More
One easy, kid-friendly way to get the power of gelatin into your family’s diet is by making gummies. Think gummy bears without the sugar high. You can’t go wrong. Easy Strawberry Lemonade Gummies (Paleo and GAPS-friendly!) Easy Strawberry-Lemonade Gummies Course: Treats Cuisine: GAPS Diet, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo Keyword: GAPS Gummies Prep Time: 10 …
Keto “Mac” N Cheese is a delicious comfort food that is made with cauliflower instead of macaroni. Make the cheese sauce by melting cream cheese into heavy cream and then adding shredded cheddar. This recipe produces the most smooth cheese sauce when we grate from a block of cheddar rather than using pre-grated cheese. Pre-shredded …
Sweetened with banana, these nutbutter-based muffins pack a nutrient-dense punch in an easy to eat container. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes, or for rushed mornings when you’re just trying to get out the door, enjoy these muffins any time! Equipment Used for Peanutbutter Banana Mini Muffins: parchment liners mini muffin pan Protein-Packed Peanutbutter Banana Mini …
The sugars in fruit can be hard to digest, as well as feed yeast in the body’s system. For this reason, it is omitted from the GAPS Introduction diet for the first stages. In stage 5 we can introduce cooked peeled apples, topped with ghee. In my ebook What Can I Eat Now? we do …
These gelatin treats are a beautiful and nourishing addition to a gut-healing diet. To make them, we make a strong ginger tea, and then add gelatin and optional sweetener. The sweetness these sweeteners provide can encourage children to consume needed liquids, and gummies made with these can be useful as rewards and incentives to finish soup …
GAPS Intro Gut-Healing Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Tea GummiesRead More
