What do all forms of life have in common? Water. So, are you hydrated? How many glasses of water have you had today, and how do you know if you are hydrated or dehydrated? Let’s get into it! Water is THE most important nutrient in the body. It is the source of life, and you…
If there is one macro-nutrient that has been horribly maligned by the processed food industry and various organizations, it is most certainly fat! But the right form of fat is not only healthy to eat, but a necessary part of a nutrient dense diet! I love talking about fat! Why? Because choosing healthy fats is…
Do you have trouble waking up? Need sugar or caffeine first thing in the morning to wake yourself up? Do you feel tired between meals? Crave sugar throughout the day? Do you have an afternoon slump after lunch? How is your sleep? Are you waking up in the middle of the night? If some of…
Before embarking on any intensive health protocols, the nutritional therapy foundations must be in place. These are the true pillars your body needs to have the energy and resources to withstand enhanced detoxification protocols. When you embark upon improving your health holistically there are many factors involved in the process. The good news? Eating a…
Many traditional cultures preserved food through fermentation. In addition to preservation, culturing foods introduces live probiotics, beneficial microbes, into the gut and encourages a healthy microbiome. Incorporating fermented foods into the diet, may be an easy way to support your health and add a lovely flavor profile to your meals! Here are some of the…
Are you desperate for healing and considering getting started with the GAPS diet? You’ve heard about this thing called GAPS in a facebook group or on some random blog post and you want to know how to start the GAPS diet, then this is for you. This is the post that will cover the bare…
When you put so much effort into maintaining your diet for the benefit of your health, it can be a bummer to leave your home environment and then end up not feeling very well. There are great strategies for finding healthy food while you travel, but how about when you go camping? Camping food conjures…
The GAPS Diet is not exactly a diet but a nutritional program and it has also changed our lives! If you have a child with food allergies, with Sensory Processing Disorder or any sensory issues, this article is for you. If you have members of your family that suffer from anxiety; or ADHD, and you…
Let’s be honest, what is one of the toughest holidays on GAPS? Halloween! Whether you are a fan of celebrating Halloween at home or prefer to head out for a traditional trick-or-treat, Halloween can get very tricky when you are on the GAPS nutritional protocol or have any dietary restrictions. Past Halloweens had us trick…
Let’s get ready for the holiday season with some GAPS Diet Thanksgiving recipes! When it comes to celebrating holidays on the GAPS diet, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to merge traditional flavors of the season in nutrient dense dishes. Most of the traditional Thanksgiving recipes are easily adapted for a GAPS diet, Paleo diet, Primal…