When you first start the GAPS diet, you become so consumed with the broth, getting enough sauerkraut juice in you, and doing things "right", that maybe for a time you don't miss some of the old foods you were eating. Eventually, though, when the dust settles, you start to crave a few of your old …
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. …
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 …
Nutrition and Nursing
Photo credit: havens.michael34 via Visualhunt.com / CC BY In looking to make a fresh start in my career, I've discovered even more about the world that makes me unhappy. Prior to becoming a nurse, I was 17 years old, smart but extremely naïve, looking for the good in everything and thinking I found it. …
Heading Toward Healthy
Photo credit: lindaaslund via Visual Hunt / CC BY “As parents, we have the responsibility and the power to create a foundational love for nutritious foods that will influence our children's choices for decades to come, setting the stage for our children, grandchildren, and future generations to flourish in wellness and health.” ~ Leah Borski …
