Are probiotics just another fad? Anymore, it seems like I'm just figuring out what is the "latest and greatest" before everyone's off to try the next new craze. Big hair, straight hair, baggy jeans, skinny jeans, heels, flats, crazy bright sweaters ... I think I have at least 4 different styles of jeans in my closet, because you …
The GAPS Diet – Why
When we hear the word "DIET", so many negative thoughts come to our mind. In our society today, it seems like daily a new diet fad is being proclaimed as the "permanent solution to your weight loss woes!!!" Try the Atkins, the South Beach, Weight Watchers, do a juice fast, low calorie, low fat, etc. …
Orange Chicken (GAPS)
Think you have to give up "Chinese takeout" when you start GAPS? Think again! (Well, at least the Chinese part ... the takeout is a little more difficult 🙂 ) Instead of being full of MSG and other unknown ingredients, this recipe is healthy and can be prepared within about 30 minutes at home. It …
Mocha Frappuccino
Photo credit: Ambernectar 13 via VisualHunt / CC BY-ND Is there anything better on a hot summer day than an iced coffee? Even twenty years ago, iced coffee was not all that it is today. I don't remember my mom ever driving through to get an iced latte or hanging out with friends drinking a …
Traveling on the GAPS Diet
The definition of vacation, according to Wikipedia, is "a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism." It usually carries the idea of relaxation and a break from work. My idea of a perfect vacation is quiet, sleep, and possibly a beach: mostly sleep, though. That's not the kind of vacation …