Is a therapeutic probiotic, like Bio-Kult, required on the GAPS diet? Yes, it is. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride says, on page 253 of the GAPS book, “…probiotic supplementation is absolutely vital for treating any of the GAPS conditions.” The GAPS diet is all about eliminating foods that irritate the gut lining, eating healing foods and getting good bacteria into your digestive tract. It’s critical to begin to re-populate your digestive system with the “good guys” so they begin to combat the “bad guys.” My gut never showed major signs of healing until I started Bio-Kult. But it’s so expensive, you might … Continue reading
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After three months of preparation, I finally started the GAPS Introduction diet today. Last night when I went to bed I wasn’t really sure I was going to, but when I got out of bed today I decided it was going to happen. No turning back! So because I wasn’t sure last night, I wasn’t really ready this morning. Well, that’s not entirely true. It turns out my three months of preparation actually made this day easier because almost everything was in the freezer. I was looking forward to some Butternut Squash Soup for breakfast! I left out the spices … Continue reading